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‘Acornman’ Alan Grainger, 4’5” Oak Coffee Table

December 6, 2010 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2279

Circa 1960s/70s

An unusual bespoke commissioned 4’5″ solid oak Coffee Table from the Acorn Industries workshop of Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger of Brandsby. Features a thick, planed single plank  top supported by an under apron with a carved diamond frieze, standing on four carved legs, joined by stretchers. Alan’s trademark acorn signature carved to the lower section of one leg.

Dark fumed from new it presents with a rich dark oak colour and is free from stains. There is  a glued repair to one corner of the top which we have photographed in detail in the image gallery, although it is not easily seem from any distance away. As such we have priced the table very competitively.

Size: 135(w) x 53.5(w) x 42.5(h)cm

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Stanley Webb Davies of Windermere, Arts and Crafts Walnut Chair

December 6, 2010 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2292

1934

A superb solid walnut and fabric upholstered chair from the Windermere, Cumbria workshop of Stanley Webb Davies, the renowned Cotswold School trained Arts and Crafts furniture maker. Stanley Webb Davies pieces are rare to the market and increasingly highly sought after, representing understated Arts and Crafts furniture at its very best, in the Cotswold School style of Gimson, Romney Green and the Barnsley’s. Every piece is totally unique, SWD was resolute in never producing exactly the same design twice. Displaying the very finest joinery and cabinet making techniques and skills, combined with meticulous attention to the smallest details. Signed and dated in the expected SWD manner, made by the foreman Ernest J Oldorn and Richard ‘Dickie’ Cloudsdale.

Stunning rich colour  and in superb condition following a gentle clean, re-oil with linseed oil and a re-wax in our workshop.  The drop-in seat pad with fabric cover and horse hair filling is also original and in excellent condition. 

Size: 43(w) x 51.5(d) x 92(h)cm

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Robert ‘Kingpost’ Ingham Oak /Tapestry Fire Screen

November 30, 2010 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1824

Circa 1950s

A excellent  oak and tapestry inset Fire Screen from the the workshop of Yorkshire Critters craftsman Robert ‘Kingpost’ Ingham. He traded  from Burton Leonard near Harrogate until the late 1950s, before retiring and selling  most of the assets of the business, including the design rights and his remaining stock, to George and Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger when they founded Acorn Industries in 1957.

Oak framed with glazed front panel and oak panelled rear. Excellent colour and condition.

Size: 53.3(w) x 19(d) x 81(h)cm

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Lyndon ‘Catandmouseman’ Hammell Oak Nest of 3 Tables

November 17, 2010 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2119

Circa 1980s

 An excellent solid oak Nest of 3 Tables from the Harmby, near Leyburn workshop of    ex Mouseman craftsman Lyndon ‘Cat & Mouseman’ Hammell. 

They present in excellent condition following a clean, refinish and wax in our workshop.

Sizes: Lge 60.5(w) x 37.5(d) x 48(h)cm
           Med 50(w) x 31.5(d) x 42.5(h)cm
           Sml 39(w) x 26(d) x 37(h)cm

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‘Mouseman’ Robert Thompson, Early Oak / Leather Stool

November 14, 2010 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2293

Circa 1940s/50s

An excellent example of an early 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.

Size: 34(w) x 26.5(d) x 37(h)cm

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‘Acornman’ Alan Grainger, Oak Entertainment / Side Cabinet

November 14, 2010 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2281

Circa 1980s

An excellent solid oak Multimedia Entertainment or Side Cabinet from the Acorn Industries workshop of Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger and his family. Of typical adzed, panelled and pegged construction with wrought iron fittings, standing on its original Shepherd castors.  The upper section with a pull out shelf, which can easily be removed if not required, and four cut-out holes to the rear for wiring. The lower section has been compartmentalised for CDs / DVDs but the dividers simply pull out if not required. 

It also makes ideal use as a lamp / side cabinet or bedside cabinet.

Excellent condition inside and out, and now superb value for money considering what it would have cost to make new.

Size: 59.5(w) x 43.5(d) x 77(h)cm on castors

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson 5’ Oak Dining Table

November 12, 2010 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2229

1996

A superb  refurbished solid oak 5′ refectory style Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Dining Table, comprising  a  4 plank adzed top supported on two octagonally carved baluster legs with sledge feet, joined by an adzed floor set stretcher. A signature mouse is carved in high relief on one of the legs. The partially worn original polyurathane finished top has been fully chemically stripped and re-applied with  multiple spay coats of the original clear satin polyurathane finish used, to give a stain and heat resistant finish. Finally finished with clear wax to the top, legs and feet. Presents in superb  condition with wonderful medullary ray graining visible in the oak.

Privately acquired from the original owners family in North Yorkshire, together with  a matched set of 6 of Robert’s favorite adzed Panel Back Dining Chairs with their original butterscotch leather hide upholstery.  The chairs are being offered separately but we will be pleased to discuss purchase of the table and chairs as a set.

The current new price for this table is £ 3,100

Size: 153(w) x 87.5(w) x 74(h)cm.

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‘Gnomeman’ Thomas Whittaker, Oak Cow Stool with Tudor Rose Seat

October 31, 2010 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2321

Circa 1960s/70s

A superb example of Tom Whittaker’s traditional rustic craftsmanship, this traditional oak three legged Cow Stool features a circular adzed seat inset centrally witha handcarved Tudor rose, supported on three carved and splayed legs with  visible wedgeed joints through the seat.  Tom’s distinctive gnome signature is carved to the lower section of one leg.

Superb condition with tight leg joints and a rich deep colour.

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: 38( seat dia) x 43.2 (h)cm

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‘Rabbitman’ Peter Heap, Oak Nest of Tables

October 31, 2010 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2320

Circa 1980s/90s

An excellent example of the popular Nest of Tables made by ex mouseman craftsman Peter ‘ Rabbitman’ Heap of Wetwang, near Driffield. Of typical rectangular form with adzed tops, supported on four carved legs joined by stretchers. Peter’s trademark carved rabbit to each front right leg.

Excellent condition, clear waxed, it presents with a natural rich medium fumed oak colour.

Sizes:  Lge 61(w) x 37 (d) x 49(h)cm
           Med 48(w) x 33(d) x 42.5(h)cm
           Sml 35.5(w) x 29(d) x 36.5(h)cm

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‘Acornman’ Alan Grainger, Oak Magazine Rack

October 31, 2010 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2300

Circa 1970s/80s

An excellent solid english oak Magazine Rack from the Acorn Industries workshop of Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger and his later family. Features tapered and shaped ends with slatted sides, carry handle and a trademark acorn carved in low relief to one end.

It presents in excellent original condition.

Size: 43.5(w) x 25(d) x 40.5(h)cm

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