Circa 1970s
An excellent example of the popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Fruitbowl, produced in this design with the mouse carved centrally since about 1960. Adzed and tooled all over, wax finished with a rich aged colour and minimal evidence of bowl staining.
Size: 29(dia) x 6(h)cm
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Circa 1960s
An excellent and very rare example of the ex mouseman craftsman Bob Hunter’s early solo work when, for a period of time, he carved a tortoise onto his solo work. Today he is, of course, better known as the ‘Wrenman’, having carved a wren onto his work since the early 1980s. Prior to this he worked locally with Colin Almack at Beaver Furniture and Don Craven at Aldbrough Woodcrafts after leaving Robert Thompson’s with them in the late 1950s, as well as producing a small number of pieces of his own.
The fruitbowl is large at 12 1/2″ diameter, it’s adzed/tooled all over with a thick outer rim, and has a wonderful darker fumed chestnut brown toned colour and patina. Typical of Bob, the attention to detail of his tortoise carving is exceptional. No losses and minimal staining and usage marks within the bowl.
It’s a very fine and rare piece for collectors of Mouseman and the Yorkshire Critters Craftsmen’s work, sourced locally.
Size: 32(dia) x 6.5(h)cm
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Circa 1980s
An excellent example of a bespoke commissioned 3′ rectangular oak 2 tier console / side table by Robert Mouseman Thompson. The two shelves are fully adzed and are supported by four turned and carved legs, one of which features the trademark mouse carved prominently. Excellent stain free condition, lighter fumed with golden honey colour, the only evidence of prior usage being a couple of very minor small indentatons in the top, which are too small to be visible on the gallery images below.
Size: 91(w) x 38(d) x 57(h) cm
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Circa 1980s
A pristine example of a Robert Mouseman Thompson Wing Mirror which features an arched central mirror with two hinged rectangular mirrors to either side, traditional penny moulded carving to the tops and bevelled glass. Panelled to the rear. The trademark mouse is carved prominently to the left side of the central arch. Currently £ 1740 to purchase new from Robert Thompson’s.
Size: 119(w) x 2.5(d) x 79.5(h) cm
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1972
An excellent 6′ Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Sideboard handcrafted from English oak using traditional tools and techniques, including adzing to the top, frame and drawer fronts in line with earlier Robert Thompson’s production. Modern made sideboards are only adzed to the top.
Featuring a rectangular top with canted corners and a low back rail, over a pair of panelled storage cupboards each with an inner shelf, fitted with wrought iron latches and hinges. These are divided by a central bank of three graduated drawers fitted with turned wooden handles, the top one of which is divided and baize lined for cutlery. The sides and rear are as well panelled and finished as the front. A signature mouse is carved in high relief to the front right corner
Medium fumed from new this piece presents in excellent condition and a rich colour following a symathetic clean and rewax. A new baize lining has been fitted prior to sale.
Size: 183(w) x 50(d) x 79(h)cm
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Circa 1970s
An excellent glazed and leaded wall hanging oak Corner Display Cabinet from the ex mouseman craftsman Albert ‘Eagleman’ Jeffray of Sessay, Nr Thirsk. Adzed to all visible surfaces including the panels, two fitted oak shelves, wrought iron door fittings. Albert’s trademark Eagle is incised to the lower front canted side. Complete with lock and key, an underside fixing bracket and screw fixings.
Wonderful medium fumed colour.
Size: 68(w) x 42.5(d) x 91(h)cm
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Circa 1960
An excellent Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson oak Ashtray, appears to be unused. Smaller canted corners as found on earlier pieces, superb high backed carved mouse.
Size: 10(w) x 7.3(w) x 4(h)cm
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Circa 1970s/80s
An excellent 4′ wide solid oak Hall Table / Seat from the ex mouseman craftsman Peter ‘Rabbitman’ Heap of Wetwang near Driffield. Fully panelled all round with two sizeable storage drawers, rear upstand and a seat, chamfered edges, standing on four shaped legs joined by shaped and chanferred stretchers. Excellent condition and wonderful rich colour.
Size: 122(w) x48(d) x 81(h)cm
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1916
William S. Mycock for Pilkington, an excellent sought after Royal Lancastrian Lustre Vase, twin handled squat baluster form, painted with daisies and a foliate arcade between ropetwist borders. Impressed marks and artists monogram to the base. Excellent condition with no evidence of faults or restorations.
Established by the Pilkington family in 1892 adjacent to the canal at Clifford Junction, Manchester. Initially known for its tile output the business expanded rapidly under the management of William Burton, formerly a chemist at J. Wedgewood’s. An ardent follower of the Arts & Crafts principles he recruited a formidable team of the leading designers, potters and artists around him. Experimentation with complex glazes led to the introduction in 1906 of what has become their most famous and desirable range, the high end Lancastrian Lustre Ware, named after the county of Lancashire, production of which continued until 1938. The company was granted a Royal warrant by King George V in 1913 and their wares were hence known as Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian pottery.
Today it’s a number of their skilled artists who developed an international reputation whose work is most highly prized. Most notable amongst them are Gordon Forsyth, Richard Joyce, William S Mycock, Charles Cundall and Gwladys Rodgers, each marking their work with their own distinctive initials.
Size: 20(dia) x 18(h)cm
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Circa 1950s
A excellent pair of 3 branch oak Ceiling Chandeliers 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 Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger when he founded Acorn Industries in 1957.
This is one of several Acornman and Kingpost ceiling chandeliers we have acquired privately from the original owners family which were purchased at various times, the earliest in the 1950s, through to circa 1990.
They feature a 3 branch light fitting with arms connecting centrally to a hexagonal central hub with a signature carved kingpost roof beam to one facet. A hexagonal central column rises, to which is fitted a wrought iron or brass hanging chain and octagonal oak ceiling rose. The original old 2 strand wiring has been replaced with new modern 3 core wiring and new earthed brass fittings, and they are ready to connect and use.
These differ only very slightly from the later made acornman examples we also have for sale (DS1822-1, DS1822-2) in that the wiring is laid in a channel on the top side of the branch arms. One chain is plated brass, the other wrought iron.
Offered individually or as a pair, but can also be purchased together with any of the other Acornman examples. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Size: 52(dia) x 24 to 55(h)cm, max incl chains and ceiling rose.
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Circa 1960s
A excellent pair of 3 branch oak Ceiling Chandeliers from Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger who’s business, founded in 1957, traded as Acorn Industries in Brandsby until the final family member retired in 2005.
This is one of several Acornman and Kingpost ceiling chandeliers we have acquired privately from the original owners family which were purchased at various times, the earliest in the 1950s, through to circa 1990.
They feature a 3 branch light fitting with arms connecting centrally to a hexagonal central hub with a signature carved acorn to one facet. A hexagonal central column rises, to which is fitted a wrought iron hanging chain and octagonal oak ceiling rose. The original old 2 strand wiring has been replaced with new modern 3 core wiring and earthed brass fittings, and they are ready to connect and use.
These differs only very slightly from the later made example we also have for sale (DS1822-1) in that the branch arms are straighter on these earlier examples, the arms are gently curved on the later modern made examples.
Offered individually or as a matched pair, but can also be purchased together with any of the other Acorn or Kingpost examples. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Size: 52(dia) x 24 to 55(h)cm, max incl chains and ceiling rose.
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Circa 1990
An excellent 3 branch oak Ceiling Chandelier from Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger who’s business, founded in 1957, traded as Acorn Industries in Brandsby until the final family member retired in 2005.
This is one of several Acornman and Kingpost ceiling chandeliers we have acquired privately from the original owners family which were purchased at various times, the earliest in the 1950s, through to this most recent example which dates to circa 1990. It features a 3 branch light fitting with gently curved arms connecting centrally to a hexagonal central hub with a signature carved acorn to one facet. A hexagonal central column rises, to which is fitted a wrought iron hanging chain and octagonal oak ceiling rose. Being of relatively modern manufacture it retains its original modern 3 core wiring and earthed brass fittings, and is ready to connect and use.
It differs only very slightly from the other earlier made examples we also have for sale in that the branch arms are gently curved on these later examples, the arms are flatter carved on the earlier made examples.
It’s offered individually but can also be purchased together with any of the other earlier Acorn or Kingpost examples.
Size: 52(dia) x 24 to 55(h) max incl chain and ceiling rose.
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