Stock ref: DS2146

1930

A rare  early bespoke commissioned  Oak Pegged Coat Rack featuring  long and 5 shorter  handmade pegged hooks set into a fully adzed 5’8″ long  plank of oak. Possibly of longer length originally as it is known to have been made for Lord Rochdale as part of the fittings in the ‘Oak Room’ at Gunnerside Lodge, a commission undertaken by Robert in 1930. Brief details are recorded on page 143 of the book:  Mouseman, The Legacy of Robert Thompson of Kilburn and fuller details in Robert Thompson’s own historical ledgers.

All the pegs are structurally sound and the whole piece presents with a rich waxed dark fumed colour with a large very well carved early mouse to the top bevelled edge. There’s evidence on the rear of the original metal stud/nail wall fixings and several later drilled holes ront to rear, also some old minor inactive wood worm on the rear, particularly in small areas of sap wood which are naturally more appealling for the beetle larvae.

Size: 171(l) x 15(d) x 22.3(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2149

Circa 1930s

 A superb and beautifully patinated example of an early Burr Oak Dished Stool by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, of rectangular form  with the deeper apron rails only found on the earliest examples of these stools, standing on four octagonally carved legs joined by stretchers and a lovely signature mouse to one leg. These burr top had to be steeped in water  for a considerable time to ensure they could be bent into the desired dished shape. It is increasingly rare to find an example that has not had breakage of the burr top as they are naturally prone to this at the four corners. Purchased privately directy from the original owners family, gently cleaned and rewaxed it presents in excellent structural condition with a naturally dark fumed rich and deep aged colour.

Size: 40(w) x 27(d) x 37(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2147

Circa 1940s

A very rare opportunity to purchase a Robert Thompson ‘Mouseman’ Walking Stick with his signature mouse carved prominantly to the corner of the handle and shaft.  Superb condition, privately bought  from the original owners family.  It was bespoke made for the previous owners grandfather who died in 1952.  These walking sticks are extremely rare, we are only aware of two ever coming to market and we’ve had them both. This is the more usable of the two, in excellent condition, straight and brass tipped. We’ve no doubt it will be the subject of endless conversations with passers by if used regularly. Robert Thompson’s Craftsmen Ltd have previously advised us that a small number where made to bespoke request  in the 1930s/40s, usually for local family friends and acquaintances known to Robert or his craftsmen.

Please contact us if you wish to view it, it’s not on display at our Preston  Antique Centre showroom as it’s too tempting for opportunistic thieves to steal and walk out with un-noticed.

Size: 91(l) x 12.5(handle)cm, 36″ (l) x 5″ (handle)ins

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Stock ref: DS1993

Circa 1930s/early 40s

A superb  statement piece of early Mouseman bespoke commissioned for a family relative, a solid english oak Hall Stand from the Kilburn workshops of Robert Thompson. It’s a striking and imposing piece, standing 6’6″ tall and 3’10” wide and will look fabulous in a hall way or country kitchen. Features a signature penny moulded top above an adzed panelled back  inset with a mirror and 6 hat / coat pegs, surrounded by arts and crafts chip carved detailing. The seat base with two open stick/umbrella holders, a lift up seat with compartments inside and a panelled front and sides, standing on octagonally carved feet. A trademark mouse carved beautifully in high relief  to the front upright.

Superb condition, cleaned of minor paint spashing and re-waxed with deep chestnut brown darker fumed colour tones.

Provenance: commissioned for Percy Cartwright’s sister & hence by family/relative decent. ( Percy(1900-1988) married Robert Thompson’s only child, Elsie(1906-1994), their children and grandchildren in turn taking over the family business which continues today.)

Size: 117(w) x 40(d) x 197.5(h)cm

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