Stock ref: DS1617

Circa 1970s/80s

A rare to market and exceptionally well observed and carved model of a typical Victorian Whitb / Scarborough Fisherwoman from the Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson workshop in Kilburn. Only ever made in very limited numbers it is carved from a single block of oak and stands 14 1/2″ tall, believed to be the work of their master carver at this time Stan Dodds.

Superb condition and natural waxed colour  with no losses or repair, baize lined to the base.

Size: 11.5(w) x 14.3(d0 x 37(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1610

Circa late 1950s / early 60s

An excellent example of the earlier made Napkin Ring from the kilburn workshops of Robert Thompson, identifiable by the smaller 4cm size compared with later made 5cm/2″ examples.

Presented in excellent condition with a natural aged deep honey colour and a signature mouse carved to one of the facets.

Size: 4cm

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Stock ref: DS1589

Circa 1940s/50s

An excellent pair of vintage Robert Mouseman Thompson Bookends with distinctively early carved mice and a wonderful rich natural depth of colour. Lovely condition, very minor flattening to the tails from polishing over the years.

Size: 9(w) x 9.8(d) x 15(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1595

Circa 1940s/50s

An excellent earlier made example of the Mouseman Double Ashtray with the characteristic twin bowls and the mouse carved centrally between them. Decorative thumbnail carving to all the sides. Super condition, free from staining with a naturally aged rich medium colour.

We would always advise purchase of these sought after pieces from a reputable source that can guarantee authenticity, fakes do appear on well known auction sites with alarming regularity.

Size: 13.3(w) x 10.2(d0 x 4(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1599

Circa 1940s/50s

A superb example of the popular and sought after earlier made Mouseman Fruitbowl, characterised by the mouse carved  to the exterior of the bowl. From the early 1960s onwards the bowl diameter was enlarged but made shallower and the mouse carved in the centre of the bowl. Azed and tooled all over, free from any damage, staining or repair and with a wonderful natural colour.

Size: 25(dia) x 7.5(h)cm.

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Stock ref: DS1571

Circa 1940s/50s

An excellent example of the earlier made Mouseman Ashtray with a superb rich dark fumed depth of colour and a well profiled signature mouse carving.

Size: 10.2(w) x 7.5(d) x 4(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1582

Circa 1940s

A superb pair of early Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Burr Oak Bookends. Burr oak is very difficult to carve, especially around the intricate mice detailing but adds enormous character, colour and patina to a piece. Excellent condition with a rich warm depth of colour with just the normal holes and slight cracking in the burr which is a natural characteristic of all burr oak.

Size: 9.5(w) x 9.5(d) x 15(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1586

Circa 1940s/50s

A lovely example of the rare to market early Mouseman Horseshoe Ashtray which features the horseshoe carved directly into the oak. Evidence of usage in the bowl and cut-outs which now enhance the character and patina of the piece. This earlier made piece is of smaller overall w x d than the more modern made pieces which are occasionally seen on the market. Lovely carved signature mouse.

Size: 9.3(w) x 10(d0 x 4.2(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1583

Circa 1940s/50s

An excellent example of the earlier made Mouseman ashtray with a wonderful rich colour and large well profiled and high backed mouse carving.

Size: 10(w) x 7.5(d) x 4.2(h)cm

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