Stock ref: DS2611

Circa 1960s

A highly unusual bespoke made  adzed oak block  Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Table  Lamp, one of two commmissioned for the same original owner. (See also stock ref: DS2610) We’ve not previously seen  Mouseman table lamps in this design  whilst we’ve been collecting privately, or in business.   Of square base form and extensively tooled with a classic ‘port-hole’ mouse carved on two adjacent sides.  New replacement brass bulb holder, and the original two core wiring has been replaced with  a new earthed period braided wiring which we think suits all Mouseman table and standard lamps so much better than the pvc wiring.

Superb condition and rich depth of waxed colour.

Size: 10(w) x 10.2(d) x 16(h) cm,  excl brass light fitting.

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Stock ref: DS2591

Circa  early 1960s

A wonderfully patinated example of the popular 12″ Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson oak Fruitbowl, this piece made soon after the introduction of this design in about 1960.  Features a wonderfully large high backed mouse carving in the centre of the bowl which is tooled / adzed to the inner and outer walls of the bowl.

Excellent colour and patina, just a darker mark in the wood on one area of the rim where it looks as though a previous owner has attempted to rub the mark out resulting in a little thinning of the wood, but no cracking or other losses.

Size: 30(dia x 6(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2568

Circa 1950s

An excellent example of the earlier made Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Cheeseboard which features a large mouse carved to the platter. To reduce the risk of handle breakage  the mouse carvingit was moved in around 1960 to the handle to help strengthen it.

Excellent condition and waxed colour, minor knife cuts on the board to indicate usage as intended during its life.

Size:  37.5(l) x 18(w) x 4.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2601

Circa 1950

A most interesting and highly unusual bespoke commissioned solid oak Blanket / Storage Box from Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. By family repute it was commissioned in 1950, however the design  is clearly much earlier and reflects the early domestic furniture designs Robert was experimenting with in the  early 1900s. These designs themselves owed much to the inspiration Robert found in medieval architecture and furniture design.

Of tapered rectangular form with adzing all over, including the rear and insides of the  side legs, with wrought iron hinged lid and a signature mouse in low relief carved to the front of the box. Carved detailing and wrought iron pinning  to the  sides and shaped detailing to the side feet.

Superb condition inside and out with a rich deep darker fumed colour.

An excellent piece for collectors.

Size:  107(w) x 37.5(d) x 53(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2579

Circa 1940s/50s

An excellent example of an earlier made Robert Thompson ‘Mouseman’ Oak Stool with a lattice woven leather strapped seat. Of traditional recangular form, standing on four octagonally carved legs joined by stretchers, all subtly adzed and darker fumed from new. The original leather strapping is intact and in lovely condition for its age.  A trademark mouse is carved to the outer facet of one leg.

Excellent condition and colour to the frame and leather.

Size: 33.5(w) x 26(d) x 37(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2607

Circa 1940s

An excellent early made example of  the popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson  Oak Standard Lamp, the tapered adzed octagonally carved central column leading down to a stepped, swept and facetted octagonal base with  a mouse signature in high relief. 

This early design is subtly differennt to later made examples, the base is flat, the mouse carved to the upper facet, the stem is thicker and taller with a different profile to the top collar.

Superb waxed colour and patina, new earthed brass bayonet bulb fitting and rewired  with new period braided 3 core wire.

Size: 31.5(dia) x 142(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2588

Circa 1960

A superb example of a darker fumed  solid oak octagonal Coffee Table, with larger than usual top, by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson.  Features an adzed  twin plank 60.5 (dia) top supported by a cruciform pedestal leg and crossed feet. A signature  fat mouse  is carved to the facet of one leg column.

Darker fumed from new it presents with a rich deep colour.

Size: 60.5(dia) x 47(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2652

Circa early 1930s

A superb  and rare to find early burr oak panelled coffer / storage box by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson.  Of rectangular form, adzed all over, 4’6″ wide with 8 inset burr panels on the front and two on each side. The top is cut from a single planl of adzed solid oak. Early wrought iron fittings with the early square headed screws…. cross head screws not being available until 1936/37.

Beautiful external condition  with rich darker fumed colour and patina, clean interior. Single family owned from new.

Size: 137.5(w) x 42(d) x 42.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2613

Circa 1970s

An unusual bespoke commissioned  portable solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson  Steps, beautifully and solidly constructed with a signature mouse carved  to the edge of the central riser.

Ideal for use as intended, or, we think it would make a wonderful tiered stand for plants or sculptures. 

Cleaned and re-waxed it presents beautifully, just the expected minor indents in the upper flat sections from shoe heels etc over the years.

Provenance: bought directly from the Priory  Methodist Church in Doncaster who commissioned it as part of renovations  and alterations undertaken in  the mid 1970s. Originally opened in 1832 as a Weslayan Chapel with capacity for 400,  it finally closed its doors due to falling attendance in 2021. The building is currently for sale.

Size: 61(w) x 63.5(d) x 30.5(h)cm

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