Circa 1980s
An excellent Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak Wall Clock of octagonal form with central brass surrounding a quartz battery operated clock movement with wall fixing to the rear. A large signature mouse is carved to one of the upper edge facets.
Excellent condition and colour, in full working order and keeping time.
Provenace: Susan & Dennis Exley Collection, avid collectors of the Yorkshire craftsmen’s work from the 1970s to 2000s.
Size: 19(W) x 7(d) x 19(h)cm
Circa 1960s/early 70s
A superb example of a 3’6″ wide Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Side / Serving Table of rectangular form with two drawers, standing on four octagonally carved legs, joined by a full lower shelf. Earlier made as denoted by the adzing to the top, sides, drawers and lower shelf. Later made examples are only adzed to the top.
Excellent condition and ageing medium fumed colour.
Previously supplied by ourselves some years ago, so we couldn’t pass on the opportunity to be able to re-offer it for sale to new owners.
Currently £ 3,850 to purchase new.
Size: 106.5(w) x 52(d) x 86(h)cm
Priced to sell quickly
Circa 1960s
A superbly made solid oak 4′ wide Double Wardrobe, a fine example of Thomas Whittaker’s rustic artisan craftsmanship. Adzed panelled and pegged all over with a wooden hanging rail within. Complimented by tradional wrought iron fittings and his trademark gnome carved intricately to the upper front corner edge.
Superb conditon and colour.
Excellent provenance, in use within the Whittaker family home in Littlebeck, inherited and in use until very recently at his daughter Faith’s home.
Thomas whittaker (1910 -1991) lived and worked in York and later in Littlebeck, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. His trademark gnome is carved onto most of his post war work and was inspired by a German jewish refugee he met shortly before the outbreak of war who was judging a piece he had entered into the North of England Craftsmen’s Exhibition in Newcastle. He was asked to indenify the piece in some way and the judge suggested the ‘german oak spirit’ the legend being that a gnome is born each time an acorn germinates and will guard that tree throughout its life. His work is now highly regarded and nearly as well known as Robert Thompson’s. His business ceased on his death and his former home and workshop is now a private residence. For those interested in learning more about his life and work i attach a link to a British Pathe newsreel from 1961. Gnomeman Thomas Whittaker
Size: 121.5(w) x 56(d) x 181.5(h)cm
1998
A wonderful statement pair of bespoke commissioned large oak Candlesticks. Each on an octagonal base with tapering square section column featuring Stanley Webb Davies style thumbnal decorative carving, octagonal top anda brass candle holder / drip tray. Wonderful original condition, just clear re-waxed to remove very minor splash marks.
Excellent provenance : Designed by Peter Jackson, made by Thompson & Jackson of Lancaster and Gary Jackson of Cabus Works, Garstang. Commissioned for Christ Church, Morecambe to match its existing interior fitted out by Stanley Webb Davies in the early / mid 1950s. Full details and images of the Candlesticks in use can be found on pages 68-70 of Hugh Wright’s authoritative book Stanley Webb Davies(1894-1978), Arts & Crafts Furniture Maker.
Size: 25(dia) x 97(h)cm each
Circa 1960s
An excellent solid oak 3′ wide Bureau from the ex Mouseman craftsman Sid Pollard of Bagby, Near Thirsk. Of typical rectangular form with a fall front supported on two pull out lopers, opening to reveal a writing desk and storage compartments with a wonderfully clean interior Adzing to all visible exterior surfaces over in line with early Mouseman craftsmanship. A bank of four drawers below, all with traditional wrought iron fittings.
Beautiful rich warm colour and patina, sympathetically cleaned and re-waxed in our workshop.
Sid Pollard lived in Bagby, near Thirsk, and was one of Robert Thompson’s early apprentices, together with his brother. His solo work is almost always unmarked, preferring to let his craftsmanship speak for itself. After leaving Thompson’s he combined his solo work with the family building firm, Pollard Builders. His solo work dates from the late 40’s through to his death in 1994.
Size: 91(w) x 48(d) x 106(h)cm
Circa 1980s/90s
A superb bespoke commissioned solid oak Glazed Bookcase or Display Cabinet from the ex mouseman craftsman Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson of Husthwaite near Thirsk. 5′ 1″ wide it is constructed with three leaded and glazed doors which open to reveal two height adjustable inner shelves. With a depth of 13 3/4″ it is wide enough for the largest books. The oak framework is hand adzed to all visible front, top and side surfaces. Complimented by traditional wrought iron fittings, a squirrel is carved to the lower centre and Wilfs name unusually stamped into the wood above the carved squirrel.
It presents in superb condition throughout, medium fumed and wax finished.
Size: 154.5(w) x 35(d) x 91(h)cm
Circa 1970s
An excellent example of the highly popular solid oak Robert Mouseman Thompson Nest of Three Tables. Of typical rectangular form each graduated table with adzed tops supported on four octagonally acrved legs, joined by stretchers. Excellent detailed mice carvings to a facet of the leg on each table.
Excellent medium fumed condition to all the tables, the tops retaining their original factory applied polyurathane finish with new clear wax applied on top, the lower legs cleaned and re-waxed in clear wax.
Sizes: Lg 61(w) x 37.5(d) x 47.5(h)cm
Med 50(w) x 32(d) x 42(h)cm
Sml 39.5(w) x 26(d) x 36.5(h)cm
Circa 1970s
An excellent solid oak Blanket / Storage Box by the ex Mouseman (1954-66) craftsman Albert Jeffray who retired in 2005. Of typical rectangular form, 3 feet wide but of greater depth and height than is seen on the equivalent Mouseman items giving a wide range of storage options. Features inset panelling all round, all of which is adzed and a hinged and adzed two plank top. Albert’s signature eagle is incised into a prominent front central section.
Wonderful clean condition and a rich depth of colour.
Size: 91(w) x 47(d) x 61(h)cm
Circa 1990s
An excellent solid oak three branch Ceiling Chandelier by the ex Mouseman (1954-66) craftsman Albert Jeffray who retired in 2005. Nicely carved arms and central stem with feature detailed tudor rose ceiling boss and end detailing. Brass earthed bulb holders and modern 3 core earthed wiring. incised with his signature eagle carving.
Excellent condition and colour, re-waxed in our workshop.
Size: 50(dia) x 46(h) cm
Circa 1970s
A wonderful looking and increasingly rare oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Table Lighter with inset Ronson flint and gas lighter. The oak surround of typical octagonal facetted form, this piece with aparticularly well carved mouse. Excellent colour.
The Ronson Lighter is complete but not currently working. It won’t spark and we think there maybe a blockage in the flint tube as new flints are not making contact with the striking wheel. We can recommend an offical UK repairer for Ronson lighters if a buyer wants to get it fully serviced and into working order.
Size: 6(dia) x 7(h)cm
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Circa 1990s
An excellent example of a pair of more modern made solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Bookends. Adzed tooling to all visible surfaces with large signature mice carved to each front sloped facet.
Excellent condition and waxed colour.
Size: 9.5(w) x 9.5(d) x 15.2(h)cm
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