Stock ref: DS1865

Circa 1970s

The only example we’ve seen come to  the market of an Albert ‘Eagleman’ Jeffray  6″ Oak Trinket Box, making it a much rarer piece than the very popular Mouseman equivalent.  Carved from a single solid block of oak it features adzed tooling all over, internally and externally, with a detailed carved yorkshire rose incised into the hinged lid and baize lining to the underside. Excellent condition with a wonderful rich medium fumed colour.

Size: 15.2(w) x 10.5(d) x 8.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2176

1985

An excellent example of handcrafted  solid oak 4’10” wide Sideboard by the ex mouseman craftsman Albert ‘Eagleman’ Jeffray of Sessay near Thirsk. Subtly adzed to all visible areas, including the top, front /side panels and the drawer fronts. Features  a rear upstand at the rear of the top, a bank of three drawers  and a pair of twin panelled doors below which open fully to reveal inner storage shelving. Albert’s signature eagle is carved to the lower side rail.

Fully cleaned and re-waxed in our workshop it presents in excellent stain free condition.

Purchased directly from the original owners family together with a dining set, a copy of the original order and invoice is available to the purchaser.

Size: 147.5(w) x 47(d) x 86.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2175

1985

An excellent and  very rare  example of a bespoke  commissioned extending draw-leaf Dining Table handcrafted by the ex mouseman craftsman Albert ‘Eagleman’ Jeffray of Sessay near Thirsk.  5’6″ in standard form extending to 8’6″ for those special occasions when additional space is required. None of the Yorkshire craftsmen have ever produced draw-leaf extending tables as standard stock pieces, they’ve only been made to client commission. Rarer still, this piece has been designed and made in the typical refectory style favoured by purchasers, with the adzed rectangular top supported on twin baluster carved legs  and  feet, joined by a lower stretcher. The only other bespoke examples we’ve seen have been made with a  four corner leg design. A copy of the original order and invoice confirms it was made in 1985, together with a 4’10” sideboard we’ve also purchased, all directly from the original owners family. Albert’s trademark eagle carved to the lower leg.

The table presents in excellent condition with wonderful natural oak graining. We’ve stripped, cleaned, re-sealed and waxed it.

Complimented by a set of six oak dining chairs with handcarved Tudor / Yorkshire rose back splats and leather upholstery. The frames have been cleaned and re-waxed, the original leather upholstery cleaned, conditioned and with excellent underfoam and webbing. Eached chair carved with Albert’s trademark eagle.

Table size: 167.5 to 259(w) x 91(w) x 74.5(h)cm
Chairs: 88.5(h)cm

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