Stock ref: DS1045

Circa mid 30’s to mid 40’s.

Top class original condition, featuring a shaped top rail, over a shaped splat. Square section rear legs and octagonal carved front legs and superb early mouse carving to the front leg, joined by stretchers. In line with very early work the wood is adzed
all over, the front rail is positioned between the front legs and the seat is made from a solid single piece of cow hide wrapped over the seat frame. There is a saying at Thompson’s – ‘the cruder it looks, the earlier it was made’. 

Presented in superb condition with a wonderfully aged chestnut brown patina, the result of fuming and years of maturation.Solid joints. The leather is also excellent for its age, use of a conditioner twice a year will keep the leather supple.

Size: 45(w) x 46(d) x 88(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1025

Circa 1970’s

Superb condition X framed stool with its original tan coloured slung analine leather hide seat, with contrasting white leather stitching. The wood is deep honey coloured, free from staining and maturing wonderfully. The leather has some very minor spot
marking but this is usual for top quality analine leather and is commensurate with the careful usage the stool has clearly had all its life.

Size: 57(w) x 43(d) x 53(h) cm

A personal favorite piece of mine, I just love the fluidity of the curved wooden frame.

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Stock ref: DS1041

Circa 1970’s.

Panelled rectangular workbox, traditionally made as a sewing,needlework or knitting  workbox. Features a hand adzed hinged lid, with storage area inside, over a single  drawer which is partitioned for storage of small items such as cotton reels etc. Stands on carved octagonal legs with signature mouse carving in high relief. 

Superb deep waxed condition with no damage. The colour and graining commensurate with its age. Sourced from a private collection  that was acquired over many years.

Size: 51(w) x 33(d) x 61(h) cm
        1’ 8”(w) x 1’1”(d) x 2’(h) ins

A similar age and quality piece sold for £1694 (incl comm) at Tennants on 23/7/11, making this great value.

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Stock ref: DS1010

1967

A Superb Mouseman Sideboard handcrafted from the finest seasoned English oak using traditional tools and techniques, including adzing in line with early production to the top frame and drawer fronts, to achieve the distinctive rippled finish to the surface
of the wood, and pegged and panelled construction in R. Thompson’s distinctive Arts and Crafts style. To reduce costs modern sideboards are only adzed to the top.

Featuring a rectangular adzed top with canted corners and a low back rail, over a pair of six panelled storage cupboards fitted with wrought iron latches and hinges, with a single internal shelf in each. These are divided by a central bank of three graduated
adzed drawers fitted with turned handles, the top one of which is divided and baize lined for cutlery. The sides and rear are as wonderfully panelled as the front. Signature mouse in high relief on the front leg, all the legs featuring carved and octagonally
faceted feet.

In stunning original condition, cherished and carefully used and polished  all its life, the very best example i have owned in many years of collecting.  It has been in my own home collection for some time and now has the the most gloriously
rich graining and deep golden patina. It is offered with a copy of the original sales invoice from R. Thompson’s confirming it was bought new on 21/9/67 by Mr E Judkins, together with a 6’ table that i have seen and is in similarly stunning
condition, but which i sadly don’t own.

Size: 183(l) x 50(w) x 81(h) cm.

You may find cheaper modern examples being offered for sale, but  I doubt the quality  of original finish and presentation  will be as good as on this example. 

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