1927
A wonderful Lakeland watercolour by William Bellerby, copied from an original by William Moore in 1885, entitled ‘Helvellyn’. The view painted from Keswick Road, near Thirlmere. Signed, titled and dated to the lower right, in its original giltwood and plaster frame.
Wonderful original condition, with no significant faults, it doesn’t look to have ever been removed from the frame.
Size: 71(w) x 35.5(h)cm
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Circa late 1930s / 1940s
A very rare example of the Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Barrel Jar and Cover, of turned and shaped cylindrical form with 4 equally spaced hooped bands around the circumferance of the barrel. A well fitted domed cover lid with a signature mouse carved prominently.
Superb darker fumed and waxed colour.
Wonderful condition, just the slightest natural hairline wood splitting along the grain is evident externally on one area of the barrel, but the splitting does not extend onto the inside of the piece. Photographed fully in the image gallery below. We’ve seen just 4 of these come to market in the last 12 years we’ve been actively trading, all have exhibited some splitting on either the lid or barrel, this is by far the best example we’ve seen overall.
An identical designed Mouseman Jar and Cover was sold by Tennants Auctioneers for £ 4,216 (incl buyers premium). Lot 532 24/3/2017.
Size: 12.5(dia) x 19.5(h)cm
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1997
A wonderful example of a tin glazed eathenware pottery bowl from the Aldermaston Pottery established in 1955 and led throughout its existence until 2006 by the celebrated potter Alan Caiger-Smith MBE (1930-2020). Painted to the inner bowl with the inscription Love & Live Happy, around a central rose stem and flower head, the exterior a band of stylised flowers and foliage in mixed colours on a tine glaze base. Signed and dated on the base.
One of a pair, priced individually, but we’ll be happy to offer as a pair if clients wish.
Excellent overall condition, just the glaze chip evident on the edge of the base, as shown in the image gallery below.
Alan Caiger-Smith employed a number of assistant potters throughout the potteries existance. This piece signed and dated on the base 1997, made by Andrew Hazelden who joined Alan in 1984 from Art School and worked with him for 22 years, learning the difficult technique of tin glaze and reduction fired lustre earthenware, until the pottery closed in 2006. Alan retired, Andrew has gone on to open his own Yarnton Pottery, which remains open today.
Size: 31(dia) x 12(h)cm
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Circa 1960s
A wonderful example of the highly popular solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson 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.
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 140(h)cm
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Circa 1970s
An excellent example of the Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak Pen Tray with half penny moulding around the sides, two small and one large tray and a well carved signature mouse.
Excellent waxed condition and colour.
Size: 30(w) x 12(d) x 6(h)cm
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Circa 1920
A superb 4″ tall baluster shaped Vase by William Moorcroft in a yellow lustre glaze, part of a range retailed by Liberty & Co, London. Signed as expeted to the base.
Superb condition with no faults.
Provenance: Peter Myers Collection 2021.
Size: 4.5(w) x 10 (h)cm
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Circa 1940s
Beautifully coloured and patinated earlier made solid oak Cheese Board by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson with a signature mouse carved to the board and the narrower handle. These early slim handles were prone to breakage so in about 1960 it was decided to strengthen this area by moving the mouse carving to the handle.
Rich depth of darker fumed and waxed colour.
Size: 37(l) x 18(w) x 4.3(h)cm
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Circa 1900
An excellent example of the sought after 5 3/4″ diameter Owl Bowl made for Liberty & Co by the Barnstaple, North Devon pottery CH Brannam. In a blue glaze, with black owl feather detailing, the owl’s face is hand impressed into 3 sides of the bowl. Factory marked as expected on the base, together with a Made for Liberty & Co stamp and an exhibition loan label (No 3) by the previous owner.
Excellent condition with no known faults.
Provenance: The David Coachworth and Peter Myers Collection 2021.
Loaned by Peter Myers and exhibited in 1975: Liberty’s 1875-1975, An exhibition to Mark the Firms Centenary, V&A Museum.
Size: 14.5(dia)
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Circa 1920
An excellent Ginger Jar and Lid designed by William Moorcroft in an apple green lustre glaze, part of a range of items retailed by Liberty & Co, London. Marked to the base in the expected manner.
Excellent overall condition with no chip faults or signs of any professional repairs.
Provenance: Peter Myers Collection 2021.
Size: 8.5(dia) x 11(h0cm
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Circa 1930s/40s
An excellent example of the early solid oak Ashtray from the workshop of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Superb condition, darker fumed colour and patina with no losses to the mouse carving. Display usage only.
Size: 10 (w) x 7.5(d) x 4(h)cm
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Circa 1920
A wonderful 9″ Fruitbowl designed by William Moorcroft in an apple green lustre glaze, part of a range of items retailed by Liberty & Co, London. Marked to the base in the expected manner with William Moorcroft signature. Also labelled with Peter Myers loan label No.11.
Lovely condition with no major faults or signs of any professional repairs, just minor expected age related glaze crazing and marking as photographed around the rim.
Complete with the original V&A exhibition label. This piece also features in the exhibition catalogue page 100, E29 F
Provenance: Peter Myers Collection 2021.
Loaned to the V&A by Peter Myers and exhibited in 1975: Liberty’s 1875-1975, An exhibition to Mark the Firms Centenary, V&A Museum, London.
Size: 23(dia) x 10.7(h)cm
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Circa 1970s/80s
A superb bespoke sized ‘Mouseman’ Robert Thompson Oak Side / Hall Table featuring a twin planked adzed top supported on two baluster octagonally carved legs and feet, joined by an adzed lower stretcher. Robert’s trademark mouse is carved prominently to one leg.
At 3’6″ / 106.5cm wide the top is larger than usually made. Stock made pieces are either 76, 87.5 or 91 cm.
Superb condition with no staining, wax polished with a beautiful rich warm deeper fumed colour.
Size: 106.5(w) x 46.5(d) x 74(h)cm
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