Circa 1970s/80s
A very rare and wonderfully carved oak Horseshoe Ashtray from former mouseman craftsman Albert ‘Eagleman’ Jeffray. Baize lined to the underside it presents in exceptional condition with a warm medium colour.
Size: 12(dia) x 7(h)cm
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1979
A superb bespoke commissioned 5′ oak Welsh Dresser from the ex mouseman craftsman Albert ‘Eagleman’ Jeffray of Sessay, Nr Thirsk. Adzed to all visible surfaces, the detatchable upper section features three fixed shelves and a lockable cupboard with carved tudor rose and new lock and keys. The lower sideboard section features three drawers over four panelled cupboard doors, all with tudor rose carved handles, and shelving within. Albert’s trademark incised eagle is carved to the side of the upper section. Complete with the original sales invoice.
The piece presents in superb condition and medium fumed colour following a clean and wax in our workshop.
Size: 156.5(w) x 47(d) x 183(h)cm
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Circa 1960s
An excellent and rare example of an adzed oak corner shelf made by ex mouseman craftsman Fred ‘Oakleafman’ Suffield. The top is adzed and constructed from a substantial single block of 1 3/4″ thick solid oak, the leading edge canted and featuring very fine and distinctive arts and crafts carved detailing. The top is supported by a 1 1/4″ thick dovetail jointed oak bracket with screw holes drilled at regular intervals and Fred’s signature oakleaf carved into the oak prominently. Cut down shelf support buttons are used to seal off the screw holes on the bracket.
Cleaned of accumulated paint splashing and wax polished it has a wonderful deep aged honey colour and patina.
Fred Suffield was a Robert Thompson’s craftsman in the 40s/50s, he later worked for Sid Pollard and on his own. His solo work is quite rare to the market and bears an Oakleaf signature. He died at a relatively young age in the 1970s. His Oakleaf signature was later revived and adopted by David Langstaff when he set up his own business in 1986, although there are subtle differences in their design.
Size: 61(w) x 39.5(d) x 16.5(h)cm. Weight 5kg.
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Circa late 1940s/50s
A rarely seen original version of an oak two tier Serving Trolley 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, to Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger when he founded Acorn Industries. Whilst of the highest handmade quality relatively little is known about him and therefore his work is not yet as well known as many of the other Critters craftsmen who set up in the 60s, 70s and later. However, this design will be familier to buyers of later made Acornman, Fishman and Lizardman furniture, all of whom have produced similar versions of this versatile item which is jointed centrally, allowing the two sections to be used independently as occasional tables when required. Complete with Robert’s trademark kingpost beam carving and standing on its original Shepherd castors.
Sympathetically cleaned and clear wax polished it presents in superb condition with a wonderful depth of aged colour.
Currently great value for discerning collectors, we’re sure that his work will continue to be increasingly appreciated and valued as more information comes to light about his life and work.
Size: 65(w) x 42(d) 65.5(h)cm
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Circa 1990
Yorkshire Critters table lamps don’t appear on the market with any regularity so we are pleased to present this excellent example of a Table Lamp from the now closed Acorn Industries workshop of Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger. Of carved and shaped octagonal form with protective leather to the underside. Modern earthed brass fitting with 3 core wiring and 3 amp fused plug it presents in superb clear wax polished condition and is in full working order.
One of a pair aquired from the same original ownership (see the image gallery below for the two together). Being offered individually but, naturally, we will be pleased to discuss a sale as a pair.
Size: 12.5(dia) x 17.5(h excl brass fitting)
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Circa 1990
Yorkshire Critters table lamps don’t appear on the market with any regularity so we are pleased to present this excellent example of a Table Lamp from the now closed Acorn Industries workshop of Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger. Of carved and shaped octagonal form with protective leather to the underside. Modern earthed brass fitting with 3 core wiring and 3 amp fused plug it presents in superb clear wax polished condition and is in full working order.
One of a pair aquired from the same original ownership (see the image gallery below for the two together). Being offered individually but, naturally, we will be pleased to discuss a sale as a pair.
Size: 12.59(dia) x 17.5(h excl brass fitting)
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Circa 1940s/50s
An excellent example of an earlier made ‘Mousey’ Thompson Oak Ashtray with typical larger bowl, smaller canted corners and higher backed mouse.
Size: 10(w) x 7.3(d) x 3.9(h)cm
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Circa 1970
An excellent example of a vintage oak Ashtray from the Kilburn workshops of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Excellent condition and colour.
Size: 10(w) x 7.5(d) x 3.5(h)cm
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Circa 1980s/90s
Modern made example of a Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Ashtray, never used so in pristine wax polished condition. No longer made by Robert Thompson’s.
Size: 10.3(w) x 7.5(d) x 3.4(h)cm
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Circa early / mid 1980s
A superb bespoke commissioned 4′ wide oak Bookcase with two full width cupboards below from Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger who’s business traded as Acorn Industries in Brandsby, up until the final family member retired in 2005.
Beautifully constructed from solid oak throughout with the distinctive adzing to the sides, upper shelf and the two twin cupboard door fronts. Two height adjustable shelves to accomodate a range of book or other display or storage options and a trademark acorn carved to the centre of the base.
The piece presents in superb waxed condition with a deep medium oak colour, testament to loving and careful original local ownership, from whose family we have acquired it together with a number of other pieces.
Size: 121.5(w) x 29(d) x 100(h)cm
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2006
A classic oak rocking chair in exceptional condition from the Kilburn workshops of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Two lattice carved panels to the rear with arms supported by carved octagonal front legs, a trademark mouse carved in high relief to one. Original modern stain resistant mulberry coloured cow hide seat secured with traditional upholstery studding, and original fire safety compliance label to the underside dated 7/8/06.
Presented in superb condition following a wax polish, free from any staining, in a rich medium fumed colour.
Currently £ 1680 to purchase new from Robert Thompson’s Craftsmen.
Size: 98(h) cm at rest.
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2006
A classic oak rocking chair in exceptional condition from the Kilburn workshops of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Two lattice carved panels to the rear with arms supported by carved octagonal front legs, a trademark mouse carved in high relief to one. Original modern stain resistant mulberry coloured cow hide seat secured with traditional upholstery studding, and original fire safety compliance label to the underside dated 7/8/06.
Presented in superb condition following a wax polish, free from any staining, in a rich medium fumed colour.
Originally commissioned as one of a pair, both of which we have acquired and are shown in the image gallery below. Offered for sale individually but, naturally, we will be pleased to sell them as a pair also.
Currently £ 1680 to purchase new from Robert Thompson’s Craftsmen.
Size: 98(h) cm at rest.
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