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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Bespoke Oak Workbox

May 13, 2008 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1905

1951

A superb bespoke commissioned Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Workbox, panelled all round, standing on four octagonally carved legs with a pull out baise lined drawer and lift-up lid with storage below. Darker fumed from new with feature hand carved detailing to the front panel. a fine early carved mouse is carved in high relief to the front right leg. Beautiful condition inside and out with a rich deep fumed brown toned colour, very minor surface scratching to the top surface as shown in the image gallery below.

Initialled EK and dated 1951, although there are a number of featues suggestive of a possibly earlier 1930s/40s manufacturing date. Provenanced to the estate of Elizabeth Kirk of Kilburn, the Kirk family being farmers and butchers in the village for generations, and friends and neighbours of Robert Thompson. This is one of a number of pieces acquired, we also puchased a number of pieces from her sister’s estate about a year ago. Both sisters are believed to have been presented with a number of bespoke made Mouseman pieces for their 21st birthdays by their parents.

Size: 38(w) x 33(d) x 53(h)cm

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Derek ‘Lizardman’ Slater 5′ Oak Kneehole Desk

May 10, 2008 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1941

Circa 1990

A superb example of a large 5′ wide x 2’9″ deep solid oak Kneehole Desk from the Yorkshire Critters craftsman Derek Slater who trained at Acorn Industries and later set up on his own, initially carving a Fish motif, later a Lizard following the original Lizardman Martin dutton’s retirement. Features a bank of 4 graduated drawers to the left and three graduated drawers to the right, the lower right being for A4 sized files, some which are included. All the drawers feature handcarved yorkshire rose door knobs. The desk also features panelled sides and rear and stands on 8 octagonally carved block feet.

Superb condition and a golden oak clear waxed colour………. it’s also heavy !

Size: 152.5(w) x 84(d) x 71(h)cm

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Derek ‘Lizardman’ Slater Oak Magazine Rack

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Stock ref: DS1940

Circa 1990

An excellent solid oak Magazine Rack of slatted form with solid ends from the Yorkshire Critters maker Derek Slater. Derek trained at Acorn Industries, using a Fish motif on his solo work, before adopting the Lizard after the retirement of Martin Dutton. Excellent condition and a light medium colour.

Size: 51(w) x 28(d) x 41(h0cm

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Thomas ‘Gnomeman’ Whittaker Oak Table & Bench

May 10, 2008 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1882

Circa 1960s

An unusual and most likely bespoke made 4’2 3/4″ long table with a bench seat from Thomas ‘Gnomeman’ Whittaker of Littlebeck, ideal for a kitchen /diner or for a couple who don’t need a large dining set.

The table of typical rectangular form with a two plank top, waisted trestle legs and sledge feet joined by a traditional pegged stretcher. Adzed all over with a trademark gnome carved prominently to the corner edge of one trestle leg. The chair of simple adzed form with the seat and back rest jointed to the two trestle legs, joined with a pegged stretcher. It fits neatly under the table when not in use, if space is at a premium.

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

Sizes: Table 129(w) x 60(d) x 76(h)cm, Bench 129(w) x 44.5(d) x 81(h)cm

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Colin ‘Beaverman’ Almack 4’8” Oak Bookcase / Display Cabinet

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Stock ref: DS1883

1988

A bespoke made 4’8″ wide Glazed Oak Bookcase / Display Cabinet by the former Mouseman craftsman Colin ‘Beaverman’ Almack. Of rectangular form with two adjustable shelves and two tempered glass sliding doors protecting the bookcase section. Two panelled twin door cupboards to the lower section with carved Yorkshire rose door knobs, standing on two sledge feet with a large trademark beaver carved to the lower side panel. Supplied to original owners in Northallerton as detailed on the original receipt.

Structurally sound it’s been cleaned and re-waxed.

Size: 142(w) x 26(d) x 101(h)cm

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Stanley Webb Davies Set of 6 Oak Dining Chairs

May 10, 2008 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1868

1952

An excellent set of 6 solid oak dining chairs 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 cabinet making techniques and skills combined with meticulous attention to the smallest details. Signed and dated in the expected SWD manner, made by Sydney A. Johnston and numbered I to VI.

As you would expect from such high quality craftsmanship all the chairs are structurally sound, with a more recent reupholstery in a plain cream white cotton to the drop-in padded seats. We have photograhed the chairs in ‘as purchased’ condition and, whilst fully usable as they are, all would benefit from a clean and re-wax to remove accumulated grime and minor spill stains. We will be happy to discuss with clients their preferences and can price accordingly.

Size: 45.5(w) x 51.5(d) x 97.5(h)cm each

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Colin ‘Beaverman’ Almack Oak Spinning Chair

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Stock ref: DS1932

1981

A superb example of an Oak Spinning Chair from the Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe workshop of Colin ‘Beaverman Almack, one of a small number made in 1981 to celebrate the wedding of Charles & Diana. They differ from their normal spinning chairs in that they feature a heavily carved and dated back splat, known to have been handcarved by Bob Hunter, before be established his own ‘wren’ trademark.

The chair presents in excellent structural and cosmetic condition, purchased privately from clients we’ve known for a number of years.

Both Beaver and Wren Furniture continue to produce these chairs today, although any carving to the back splat is charged as an extra depending on the complexity of the design required.

Size: 42.5(w) x 53.5(d) x 90.5(h)cm

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Thomas ‘Gnomeman’ Whittaker Oak Bedside Cabinet

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Stock ref: DS1867

Circa 1960s

A superb example of a Bedside or Side Cabinet from the Littlebeck workshop of the talented Yorkshire Critters craftsman Thomas ‘Gnomeman’ Whittaker. Adzed all over to visible surfaces it features a panelled cupboard with drawer below. Clearly well looked after from new we’ve cleaned the top of the typical ring stains and minor splash marking so it now presents in excellent waxed condition.

Size: 49.5(w) x 31.5(d) x 69.5(h)cm

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Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Corner Cabinet

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Stock ref: DS1838

Circa 1960s/70s

An excellent example of a wall hung Oak Corner Cabinet from the former mouseman craftsman Wilf Hutchinson who established his own business in 1957, which continues today in the capable hands of his Son, Trevor. Subtly adzed all over with traditional wrought iron fittings and wooden fixing support, a trademark signature squirrel carved to the lower side panel and fitted internal shelves, the top cut-out to accomodate drinks bottles. Wonderful waxed colour, the piece gently cleaned in our workshop of grime and paint residues around the edges in contact with the walls where previously fitted.

Size: 72.5(w) x 48.7)d) x 95.5(h)cm

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Ashtray

May 5, 2008 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1893

Circa 1970s

A wonderful example of the collectable Mouseman Ashtray, no longer made they make an ideal gift and are a great way to start collecting Mouseman pieces. Wonderful condition and colour, just a very small chip to the top of one ear.

Size: 10(w) x 7.4(d) x 3.5(h)cm

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Arthur W Simpson of Kendal Oak Oval Occasional Table

May 5, 2008 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1934

Circa 1921/1925

A superb Arthur W. Simpson of Kendal Arts & Crafts Oak Occasional Table of oval form with a lipped top, supported by four shaped legs joined by a lower shelf. Beautiful condition and colour, bearing the incised number 8865 and The Handicrafts ID disc to the underside, suggesting a manufacturing date of either 1921 or 1925. Privately sourced from the Fylde area.

Size:65.5(w) x 43.2(d) x 62(h)cm

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Octagonal Oak Coffee Table

May 5, 2008 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1942

Circa late 1970s

A superb example of the popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Octagonal Coffee or Occasional Table featuring a single plank adzed top supported on a cruciform shaped pedestal base and four feet. Previously supplied by ourselves several years ago we couldn’t pass up on the opportunity that arose to buy it back from the private owner recently. After a clean to remove minor splash marking and clear waxing it presents in a wonderful medium fumed colour.

Size: 50(dia) x 47.5(h)cm

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