Circa 1980s/90s
An excellent example of a solid oak Book Trough made by the former mouseman craftsman Peter ‘Rabbitman’ Heap of Wetwang, near Driffield with his signature carved rabbit carved prominently to the lop left side panel. Very distictively grained oak and finished in a lighter fumed clear wax polish.
Rarer to the market than the equivalent mouseman item.
Size: 49.5(w) x 20.5(d) x 22.2(h)cm
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Circa 1950s
A rarely seen set of 3 oak double wall lights from the workshops of Robert ‘Kingpost’ Ingham who traded from Burton Leonard near Harrogate until the late 1950s, before retiring and selling most of the assets of the business to Alan Grainger to found Acorn Industries. Complete with Roberts trademark kingpost beam carving, plastic bulb holders, decorative dripping candle covers, individual on/off buttons and brass hanging brackets to the rear. Believed to be in working order on removal from the wall and our acquision from a private estate. The oak cleaned and re-waxed.
Size: 27(w) x 16(d) x 15.3(h)cm each
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Circa 1930s
A rare to market very early Robert Mouseman Thompson Oak Standard Lamp featuring an adzed octagonal facetted and stepped base supporting an octagonal adzed central column with carved decorative detail to the top, the detail the same as found on early table lamps. At 4′ tall it’s 6″ shorter than later made pieces and has a considerably thicker central column. The trademark mouse is also carved prominently to the lower section of the centre column, later made examples feature it to the first or second tier of the stepped base depending on age.
Excellent waxed condition with a rich depth of fumed and aged colour. It presents in excellent ready to use condition with modern 3 core wiring, brass bulb holder and 3 amp fused plug.
Size: 30.5(dia) x 122(h)cm excluding fittings.
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Circa late 1960s
An excellent example of the highly popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak Nest of 3 Tables with adzed single plank tops and mice carved in high profile to the front left leg of each table.
Cleaned and rewaxed in our workshop with wonderful depth of fumed and aged colour.
Sizes: Lge 61(w) x 37.5(d) x 47.5(h)cm
Med 50(w) x 32.5(d) x 42(h)cm
Sml 39.5(w) x 26.5(d) x 36.5(h)cm
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Circa 1940s
An unusual and wonderfully coloured and patinated solid oak Settle / Monks Bench from the workshops of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson of Kilburn. Most likely to have been commissioned for a church, convent or monestery originally it is solid, heavy and adzed all over including the rear and insides of the side panels. There is evidence a carved inscription has been chiselled out in the past from the rail under the seat. A beautifully detailed mouse is carved incised into lower front section of one side.
Excellent colour and condition, just a small chip loss to the lower foot area of one front side panel and minor usage scratches to the seat back.
Size: 70(w) x 50(d) x 99.5(h)cm
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Circa 1980s
A beautiful pair of Arts & Crafts Yorkshire School Oak Candlesticks featuring an octagonal facetted base supporting a central tapering carved column and octagonal carved and facetted top section with copper and brass candle holder. Baize lined to the base with each Including a removeable sycamore circular drip tray. The craftsman is unknown but they are beautifully made and present in a wonderful medium oak colour.
Size: 13.3(w) x 13.3(d) x 30.5(h)cm
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Circa 1990s
An excellent ‘good as new’ pair of solid oak Double Wall Lights from the Acorn Industries workshops established by former mouseman craftsman Alan Grainger in 1957 at Brandsby near York, complete with earthed brass bulb holders, wall fixing bracket and modern 3 core wiring. His signature acorn is carved prominently to the front section of each light fitting. Excellent condition and colour.
Size: 26(w) x 14(d) x 15.2(h)cm
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Circa 1980s/90s
A superb example of the Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Pin Dish which has only ever been used as a display piece and presents in a warm medium fumed honey colour.
Rarer to the market than the similar sized mouseman ashtrays.
Size: 10.3(w) x 7.7(d) x 3.8(h)cm
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Circa 1960s / early 70s
A superb pair of vintage oak 2’6″ High Bar Stools from the Kilburn workshops of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. The stools feature a dished adzed seat with wonderful high backed mice to one corner, supported by four tapering octagonally carved legs joined by lower stretchers with a hooped wrought iron foot rest. Cleaned and wax polished they present in superb condition and colour.
Size: 39(w) x 35.5(d) x 76.5(h)cm. Seat 37(w) x 33(d)cm
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Circa 1970s
An excellent octagonal occasional / coffee table from the Sutton under Whitestonecliffe workshops of ex Mouseman craftsman Colin ‘Beaverman’ Almack. Features an adzed octagonal top supported by a shaped cruciform pedestal base with crossed sledge feet. Colin’s trademark beaver is carved centrally in high relief to one edge of the pedestal leg. Fully cleaned and rewaxed in our workshop it presents in excellent condition with a warm medium oak colour.
Originally one of a pair, the other is currently in our storage unit awaiting preparation for sale separately, but we’ll be pleased to discuss if you are interested in the pair.
Size: 60(dia) x 55(h)cm
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Circa late 1960s/early 70s
A superb example of a Sid Pollard leather seated oak stool. Four turned carved legs are joined by stretchers, all sound and tight, the framework cleaned and re-waxed in our workshop. Retains it’s original aniline cow hide held in place by brass upholstery studs, which has a lovely patina and we’ve fed with an appropriate hide conditioner. As is typical of his work it is unmarked, he always preferred to let his craftsmanship speak for itself. Together with his elder brother he was one of Robert Thompson’s early trained craftsmen and his carving and carpentry skill is distinctive to those who know and appreciate his work.
Shown photographed next to a slightly larger Sid Pollard dressing stool of the same age and original ownership which we also have for sale (see DS1807)
Size: 34.5(w) x 27(d) x 39.5(h)cm
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Circa 1970
An excellent example of a Dropleaf Occasional Coffee / Side Table by ex mouseman craftsman Sid Pollard of Bagby, near Thirsk. Features an adzed folding circular table top which is dowelled to the rectangular tapered leg framework, the four legs joined by stretchers. Excellent condition and medium colour.
As is typical of his work it is unmarked, he always preferred to let his craftsmanship speak for itself. Together with his elder brother Richard (Dick) he was one of Robert Thompson’s early trained craftsmen and his carving and carpentry skill is distinctive to those who know and appreciate his work.
Size: 61.5(w folded / dia extended) x 33.5(d) x 49(h)cm
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