Circa 2000s
An excellent solid oak Door Wedge from the ex Mouseman craftsman Roger Howard of Fulford, York carved to the top with his signature viking helmet.
Display use only so no marks or faults.
Size: 15.7(w) x 6.5(d) x 2.8(h)cm
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Circa 1950s
An excellent example of the extremely popular earlier made 9 3/4″ diameter solid oak Fruitbowl by Robert Thompson, the ‘Mouseman’ of Kilburn. Tooled all over with a signature mouse carved to the exterior side of the bowl. From about 1960 the bowls have been larger but shallower, and the mice have been carved to the centre of the bowl.
Excellent overall condition and medium fumed and waxed colour with no stains, wood splits or repairs.
Size: 25(dia) x 6.5(h)cm
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Circa 1980s
An excellent Herbert ‘Kingfisher’ Bird of York 14″ Oak Stool. The octagonal top features a Yorkshire rose carved centrally, typical exposed and wedged leg joints through the seat and scalloped lower edge. The three curved legs are extensively adzed and his signature kingfisher is carved in high relief to one leg.
Excellent condition, this example darker fumed and wax polished giving it a lovely patina. Given as a personal gift by Herbert to the original owner.
Two more available in a medium fume, currently in our backup stock. Contact us if they are of interest… same price.
Size: 26.5(seat dia) x 35(h)cm. Max leg width 33cm.
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Circa 1980
A superb example of a solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Magazine Rack, lovingly cared for by its original owner. No knocks or stains and regularly wax polished.
Excellent condition and medium fumed and waxed colour.
Size: 43(w) x 26.5(d) x 45.5(h)cm
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Circa 1970s/80s
An excellent solid oak Arts & Crafts Oak Magazine Rack, in the Cotswold School tradition with visible wedged tennon joints on both ends, slatted sides either side of a central divide and carrying handle. There’s also additional lower storage on one side, beneath the magazine section. The maker is unidentified but this is clearly a high quality handcrafted piece.
Excellent clean and waxed condition.
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Circa 1900
Excellent handcrafted Keswick School of Industrial Art (K.S.I.A.) Arts and Crafts Copper Candlestick. Stamped KSIA to the pull out sconce/drip tray, the centre with a twisted stem and a dished base with repousse leaf forms and pin marking.
Excellent condition.
Size: 13.5(dia) x 19.7(h)cm
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Circa 1970s/80s
An excellent vintage example of the extremely popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak Trinket Box. Adzed and tooled inside and out with a well carved mouse on the lid.
Size: 18.5(w) x 11(d) x 9.5(h)cm
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Circa 1960s/70s
A wonderfully patinated and richly coloured example of the solid oak ‘Beaverman’ Colin Almack Ashtray. Of square form with tooled top and an excellent beaver signature, minor evidence of usage as intended adds to the patina of this piece.
Size: 9.7(w) x 9.8(d) x 4.2(h)cm
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Circa 1960s/70s
An excellent 3’6″ wide solid oak Blanket / Storage Box from the ex mouseman craftsman Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson who established his own business in Husthwaite near Thirsk in 1957 which continues today in the capable hands of his son Trevor. Of typical pegged and panelled form, adzed to all visible surfaces and with traditional wrought iron fittings Wilf’s signature squirrel is carved to a front leg.
Excellent condition and colour.
Size: 106(w) x 41(d) x 48(h)cm
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Circa 1970s/80s
An excellent example of the four legged version of the popular solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Cow Stool. Features a double kidney shaped seat, subtly adzed and dished, supported on four octagonally carved, tapering and splayed legs, jointed and wedged through the seat.
Excellent condition and colour.
Size: 41(w) x 33(d) x 45.5(h)cm
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Circa 1960s
A superb 3’6″ wide solid oak Double Wardrobe from the ex mouseman craftsman Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson who established his own business in Husthwaite near Thirsk in 1957 which continues today in the capable hands of his son Trevor. Of typical pegged and panelled form, adzed all over with traditional wrought iron fittings and built in shelveing and a hanging rail. Wilf’s signature squirrel is carved to the upper left side frame.
Excellent condition and colour.
Size: 106.5(w) x 58.5(d) x 167.5(h)cm
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Circa early 1960s
A beautifully patinated Robert Thompson ‘Mouseman’ Cheeseboard, made shortly after they moved the mouse carving onto the bridge between the handle and board in order to strengthen the handle.
Excellent detailed mouse carving and superb depth of colour to the board. Very minor knife cuts onto the board, indicative of usage as intended and slight wear to one are of the edge of the board.
Size: 37.5(l) x 18.5(w) x 4.2(h)cm
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