Stock ref: DS1936

Circa 1956

It’s very rare to find such an early example of the 3’6″ wide Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Serving  / Hall Table,  notable by its smaller depth than  1960s and later made models, and the extensive all over adzing which was reduced in the mid/late 70s to just the top.  Privately acquired and single family owned from new, together with the 6′ dining table and bench seating we have also purchased.

Excellent condition, gently cleaned and re-waxed in our workshop, displaying a deep rich aged colour and patina.

Size:  105.5(w) x 43(d) x 85.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1895

Circa 1960s

An excellent example of the popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Standard Lamp. Stands on a tooled  octagonal stepped and shaped base with an adzed central column, a nicely carved mouse carved in high relief to the base and earthed brass bulb fitting. 

Wonderful condition and rich darker depth of colour.

Size: 31.5(dia) x 138(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1492

1994

A pristine example of the popular 4’6″ Mouseman Octagonal Dining Table, complete with 4 Lattice Backed Dining Chairs. Acquired directly from the original local owners who purchased it new in 1994 and have clearly always treated it with the utmost care. The table is of typical octagonal 5 plank form with an adzed top, supported by a cruciform pedestal base and 4 feet, a signature mouse carved in high relief  onto one leg. We have unscrewed the top from the base to make it easier to get the piece through doorways etc. Complete with four of the highly popular carved lattice backed dining chairs, all with their original butterscotch cow hide seats which are in superb condition with matching signature mice in high relief on the chair legs. The set would currently cost £ 7,736 to buy new from Robert Thompson’s and involve a lengthy lead time.

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Stock ref: DS1875

Circa 1980s

An excellent example of the Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Rocking Chair with the earlier untreated aniline  cow hide. Privately purchased from the original owners family in Harrogate it’s been well looked after, with minimal marking to the original aniline cow hide seat.

Photogrpahed in ‘as purchased’ condition the framework has since been cleaned and re-waxed, the leather conditioned to ensure it retains its suppleness.

Size: 54(w) x 75(d at rest) x 96(h at rest)cm

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Stock ref: DS1929

Circa 1980s

An excellent example of the rare to market Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Bedside Bookcase with adzed top,  two adjustable shelves, panelled rear and a carved mouse in relief to the front side edge.

Photographed in original medium fumed ‘as purchased’ condition it is structurally sound and usable but with water staining to the bottom shelf. We can supply the item as it is or will be happy to clean and re-wax the piece for clients, pricing accordingly.

Size: 49.5(w) x 27(d) x 69(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1864

Circa 1930s/40s

A rare opportunity to own a  highly sought after’Mouseman’ Mantel Clock, in a solid oak surround of traditional arched form, tooled to all visible surfaces with a wonderful early mouse carving to the upper side. We’ve had the original non-working clock movement replaced with a fully cleaned and working french mechanical 8 day movement (circa 1900) which is a barrel interference fit into the hand carved surround,  found  for us by our usual clock repairer. Presents in excellent condition and colour, the only minor issue we would comment on being very tiny gapping between the clock bezel and surround between the 1-3 o’clock position as the clock is a push fit into the surround, the circular cut-out all chiselled out by hand. Supplied with a new winder/time adjuster key.

Size: 23.5(w) x 6(d) x 17.3(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1894

Circa 1950s

A rare bespoke made solid oak Bookcase  with sliding doors from the Kilburn workshop of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. 4’6″ wide and 3’2″ tall with very thick and heavy 4.3mm sides and top. Adzed  to all visible surfaces including the panels on the sliding doors, from the late 70s onwards bookcases have not been adzed at all. Two adjustable shelves internally and a panelled rear with a detailed incised mouse carved to the lower left side panel. The sliding doors glide on plastic tracks pinned to the top and bottom, both could be removed if clients wanted the bookcase to be open fronted.

Photographed in original medium fumed ‘as purchased’ condition it is structurally sound and usable, with minor expected staining the top and sides. We can supply the item as it is or will be happy to clean and re-wax the piece for clients, pricing accordingly.

Size: 137.3(w) x 36(d) x 96.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1935

1956

A beautifully coloured and patinated earlier made Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson  Oak Dining Set, comprising a 6′ table with matching bench seating. Features a refectory  style  dowel topped table with 3 plank adzed top, standing on carved baluster legs  and feet joined by a lower stretcher, a very finely carved mouse in high relief to one leg. Matching adzed bench seats with trestle sides and pegged stretcher, each with a signature carved mouse in high relief.

Wonderful condition with a rich warm darker fumed colour. Privately purchased from the original owners family who advise the set was purchased in 1956, later cleaned and polished back at Robert Thompson’s in the late 1970s. Cherished  from new it presents beautifully with only very minor surface marks on the table and seat tops.

Size: Table 183(w) x 86w(w), Benches 175(w) x 35.5(d at feet, 28 at seat) x 45.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1881

Circa 1980s/90s

A most unusual adzed Oak Shelf made we believe by a Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson’s craftsman in their own time for their own family use. Beautifully made with a nicely adzed top, the shelf is supported underneath and screws onto the wall. Not signed with the usual expected mouse carving, just an outline mouse  incised to the front centre edge. Locally sourced in the Thirsk area.

Excellent condition,  waxed medium fumed colour.

Shown in the image gallery below next to a cow stool so that clients can get a better idea of its size.

Size: 33(w) x 24(d) x 12(h)cm

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