Circa 1980s/90s
An excellent solid oak Napkin Ring by the Acorn Industries trained Derek Slater, carved with his later signature lizard.
Bespoke commissioned by a Yorkshire Oak / Critters collector, together with an example of a Napkin Ring with his earlier fish signature.
Size: 5cm(h)
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Circa 1980s /90s
A superb pair of solid oak Napkin Rings by the ex Mouseman craftsman Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson of Husthwaite, near Thirsk. Of typical octagonal form with large detaled carved squirrels to one facet.
Excellent condition and color, no faults or losses, display use only historically.
Sourced from an excellent single owner collection of napkin rings we’ve recently purchased.
Size: 5(w) x 4.7(d) x 8.5(h) incl carved squirrel
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Circa 1970s
An excellent example of a rare to market pair of solid oak Napkin Rings by ex mouseman craftsman Colin ‘Beaverman Almack of Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe, near Thirsk. Darker fumed from new they present in excellent condition with a rich depth of colour, a signature Beaver carved in high relief to each.
Sourced from an excellent single owner collection of napkin rings we’ve recently purchased.
Size: 4.8(l) x 4.3(w) x 5(h)cm incl beaver carvings.
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Circa 1980s / 90s
A very rare and ususual large Yorkshire Citters Oak Ashtray, in excellent condition and beautifully carved with a signature neolithic / bronze age labyrinth in low relief, images of which an archaeologist client advises are to be found in the North Yorkshire area. Excellent condition, display use only, finished in a deeper fumed colour, leather lined base.
We have not seen an example of this craftsman’s signature previously but our current belief is that it is most likely one of the former Acorn Industries (Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger) craftsmen’s solo work.
If anyone out there can confirm any further details we will gladly give the correct attribution.
A superb collector’s piece, sourced from a single owner collection of Yorkshire Critters ashtrays.
Size: 12.8(w) x 7.4(d) x 2.5(h)cm
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Circa 1990s
An excellent display use only example of a rare to market solid oak Napkin Ring from the ex mouseman craftsman David ‘Oakleafman’ Langstaff. Of typical shaped octagonal form, carved with his distinctive oakleaf signature to one facet.
Excellent condition with no losses and a lovely medium fumed colour. David retired and closed his workshop a decade ago, although his Son now has his own Carthouse Furniture business.
Sourced from an excellent single owner collection of napkin rings we’ve recently purchased.
Size: 5(h)cm
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Circa late 1980s / 90s
An excellent display use only example of a rare to market solid oak Ashtray from the ex mouseman craftsman David ‘Oakleafman’ Langstaff, carved with his distinctive oakleaf signature besides the ashbowl. Excellent condition with no losses and a deeper fumed medium oak colour. David retired and closed his workshop a decade ago, although a family relative now has the Carthouse Furniture business in Thirsk.
Sourced from a single owner collection of Yorkshire Critters ashtrays.
Size: 10.2(w) x 7.5(d) x 2.5(h)cm
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Circa 1970s/80s
A very rare and unusal pair of solid walnut Napkin Rings from the Acorn Industries workshop of Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger of Brandsby. Of triangular form with Alan’s trademark acorn signature.
Alan is one of the few Yorkshire Critters craftsmen to have produced ranges in Walnut and Mahogany, as well as Oak, for which they are most well known.
Excellent condition, display use only, no faults of losses and a rich darker fumed colour.
Sourced from an excellent single owner collection of napkin rings we’ve recently purchased.
Size: 6.5(w) x 2.4(d) x 5.5(h)cm
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Circa 1970s / 80s
An excellent example of a solid oak Ashtray from the Acorn Industries workshop of Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger of Brandsby.
Excellent condition, display use only, no faults of losses and a darker fumed colour.
Sourced from a single owner collection of Yorkshire Critters ashtrays.
Size: 10.2(w) x 7.5(d) x 2.5(h)cm
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Circa 1980s / 90s
An excellent example of the more modern made 2″ solid oak Napkin Ring from the workshops of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Of typical handcarved and shaped shaped octagonal form with a good signature carved mouse to one facet.
Excellent condition with no faults or losses, medium fumed colour.
Sourced from an excellent single owner collection of napkin rings we’ve recently purchased.
Size: 5(h)cm
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Circa 1970s / 80s
A very rare excellent Yorkshire Citters Oak Ashtray, beautifully carved with a signature Ivy Leaf in low relief. Excellent condition, display use only, finished in a deeper fumed colour.
We have seen and sold examples of this craftsmans work previously, see our sold archive stock ref: DS1322, Coffee Table. Whilst the craftsman’s identity still remains unconfirmed, our current belief is that it is most likely one of the former Acorn Industries (Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger) craftsmen’s solo work.
If anyone out there can confirm any further details we will gladly give the correct attribution.
Sourced from a single owner collection of Yorkshire Critters ashtrays.
Size: 11.2(w) x 7.7(d) x 2.3(h)cm
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Circa 1980s / 90s
A superb display use only example of a rare to market solid oak napkin Ring from the ex mouseman craftsman Malcolm ‘Foxman’ Pipes, carved with his distinctive foxes face mask, this example in low relief form. Malcolm retired several years ago and closed his business.
Excellent condition and finished in a deeper oak fumed colour with no faults or losses.
Sourced from an excellent single owner collection of napkin rings we’ve recently purchased.
Size: 5(dia) x 4.6(h)cm
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Circa 1980s
A superb display use only example of a rare to market solid oak Ashtray from the ex mouseman craftsman Malcolm ‘Foxman’ Pipes, carved with his distinctive foxes face mask, this example in high relief form. Excellent condition and finished in a deeper oak fumed colour. Malcolm retired several years ago and closed his business.
Sourced from a single owner collection of Yorkshire Critters ashtrays.
Size: 10.2(w) x 7.6(d) x 3.5(h)cm
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