Stock ref: DS1809

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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Stock ref: DS1807

Circa 1960s/early 70s

A superb example of a Sid Pollard leather seated oak dressing 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 seat which has a lovely patina and we’ve fed with an appropriate hide conditioner, held in place by antiqued brass upholstery studs. 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 smaller Sid Pollard stool of the same age and original ownership which we also have for sale (see DS1808)

Size: 39(w) x 31(d) x44.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1781

Circa 1960s

A superb example of a 3 tier oak serving trolley by ex mouseman craftsman Sid Pollard.  Adzed all over and of typical form with well carved corner posts, standing on original castors. Presented in a wonderful waxed condition with a rich aged  medium fumed colour. Characteristically unmarked, he preferred to let his craftsmanship speak for itself.

Size: 70(w) x 40(d) x 84(h)

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Stock ref: DS1810

Circa 1970s

A superb example of a rare bespoke sized 4′ circular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Dining Table with a four plank adzed top standing on a cruciform pedestal base with four feet. Privately purchased from the original owners it has been cleaned and rewaxed in our workshop and  presents in excellent condition with a medium fumed golden honey colour.

A 3′ circular or square dining table currently costs £ 3,095 new, a 4’6″ octagonal table costs £ 3,630 new from Robert Thompson’s and involves a lengthy lead time.

2, 4 or 6 lattice back Mouseman dining chairs also available if required, please contact us to discuss.

Size: 122(dia) x 74(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1779

Circa 1980s/90s

A superb example of a 6 foot tall Robert Mouseman Thompson Oak Bookcase  with solid sides and panelled oak back, one fixed and four adjustable duel depth  shelving with a large  trademark mouse carved in high relief  to the front left side. It presents in  ‘good as new’ condition with  a medium fumed golden honey colour, no losses or stains, and a  fresh clear wax polish  in our workshop.

Size: 83(w) x 32(d) x 183(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1789

Circa 1990s

An excellent set of 4 solid oak  single Wall Lights from Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger who’s family business traded as Acorn Industries in Brandsby, up until the final family member retired in 2005. Cleaned and wax polished they present in excellent condition with earthed brass bulb holders, modern 3 core wiring, a rear brass hanging bracket and trademark acorn in relief to the front centre facet.

Size: 10(w) x 17(d) x 15.2(h)cm each

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Stock ref: DS1793

Circa 1950s/early 60s

A superb earlier made example of the popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Octagonal Coffee Table with a beautifully grained single plank  adzed top supported by an adzed cruciform pedestal leg  and four crossed feet. Later, more modern examples are only adzed to the table top.  Carefully cleaned and wax polished to remove  minor ring stains in the top it was medium fumed from new  and now presents with a wonderfully rich natural aged colour with a wonderful mouse carved in high relief to one leg.

Size: 51(dia) x 47(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1795

Circa 1940s

A superb example of the sought after early Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Fruitbowl, 9 1/2″ diameter, subtly adzed and tooled all over with a trademark mouse carved to the outer side of the bowl.

Presents in excellent condition with no losses and a  nutty brown colour.

Size: 24(dia) x 6.8(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1773

Circa 1980s

An excellent modern example of the ever popular Book Trough by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, the oak book ledge supported by two quadrant sides with adzed outer surfaces. A trademark mouse is carved to the leading edge of the right  quadrant side. Excellent condition and colour.

Size: 45.5(w) x 20.7(d) x 20.2(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1797

Circa 1970

A rare to market oak ashtray from the former mouseman craftsman Colin ‘Beaverman’ Almack of Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe, near Thirsk. Of square form with triangular bowl and  a large trademark beaver carved prominently to the upper surface. Excellent colour with slight wear  to the tail of the Beaver and a cigarette cut-out.

Size: 9.5(w) x 9.5(d) x 4.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1804

Circa early 1970s

A rare early  9 3/4″ shallow oak fruitbowl  with a carved and rolled lip from the workshop of ex mouseman craftsman Peter ‘rabbitman’ Heap of Wetwang, near Driffield. Only a handful are known to have been made by Peter as the rolled edge was very time consuming to carve.  A delightful small rabbit is carved to the centre of the bowl. Dark fumed from new but  the bowl had been crudely painted with protective dark stained varnish prior to our aquisition. This has all been carefully cleaned off to reveal the  wonderful natural graining and fumed colour of the wood. Natural minor age related wood splits are visible in the wood grain. 

Size: 25(dia) x 4(h)cm

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