David Siddall, Author at David Siddall Antiques

alan acornman grainger oak ceiling chandelier

Alan Grainger Acornman Oak Three Branch Ceiling Chandelier

September 20, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS2858

Circa 1980s/90s

An excellent oak ceiling chandelier from Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger who’s family business, founded in 1957, traded as Acorn Industries in Brandsby until Alan’s retirement in 2005.

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. Bought privately, it was in working order on removal from the ceiling. We’ve cleaned and re-waxed it.

Size: 48(dia) x 48(drop incl chain and ceiling rose)

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Albert Jeffray Eagleman Oak Chandelier

September 20, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS2849-1

Circa 1980s/90s

An excellent solid oak three branch chandelier from the ex Mouseman craftsman Albert ‘Eagleman’ Jeffray of Sessay, near Thirsk. Features a hand carved Tudor Rose ceiling boss joined to a shaped and subtly adzed central stem with three curved and shaped radiating arms with upwards facing brass BC22 bayonet bulb holders.

Excellent condition and deeper medium fumed colour.

In the most recent 2001 price list we have on file for Albert Jeffray these chandeliers are listed at £ 189. According to the National Statistics Office this is the equivalent of £ 392 in 2024.

Size: 48(dia) x 42.5(h)cm

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Peter Rabbitman Heap Oak Nest of Tables

September 14, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS2879

Circa 1980s

An excellent solid oak nest of three tables by the ex mouseman craftsman Peter ‘Rabbitman’ Heap of Wetwang near Driffield, Easy Yorkshire. Each of typical rectangular form with adzed tops, supported on four carved legs joined by stretchers and with signature rabbit carved to the front right leg.

Excellent condition and colour.

Sizes: 61(w) x 37(d) x 49(h)cm Lge, 48(w) x 33(d) x 42.5(h)cm Med, 35.5(w) x 29(d) x 36.5(h)cm Sml

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Peter Rabbitman Heap Oak Standard Lamp

September 14, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS2932

Circa 1980s

An excellent example of a standard lamp from the ex mouseman craftsman Peter ‘Rabbitman’ Heap of Wetwang, near Driffield. Standing on a shaped cruciform base with a trademark rabbit carved in high relief to one of the supports, with a heavily adzed octagonal tapering column above. In full working order with brass BC22 bulb holder and approx. 4m lead.

Excellent condition and colour.

Size: 35(w) x 35(d) x 139(h)cm excluding brass bulb fittings.

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Geoff Gell Unicornman Oak Magazine Rack

September 14, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS3070

Circa 1990s

An excellent oak magazine rack by the ‘Yorkshire Critters’ craftsman Geoff Gell of Coxwold Cabinetmakers, established in 1987. Panelled sides and shaped ends with hand hold and signature unicorn to one end.

Excellent original condition with colour.

Size: 48.2(w) x 19.5(d) x 40(h)cm

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Bob Wrenman Hunter 13 3/4″ Oak Table Lamp

September 13, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS3038

Circa 1990

A beautiful solid oak table lamp by the Robert Thompson trained Bob ‘Wrenman’ Hunter of Thirlby, near Thirsk. Features an octagonal swept base with Bob’s trademark wren carved prominently. The octagonal central stem with Bob’s unique leaf form detailing. Brass bulb holder and new period braided three core earthed wiring and plug.

Excellent working condition with no losses to the wren carving.

Size: 14.5(w) x 24.5(d) x 35(h)cm

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Peter Rabbitman Heap Adzed Oak Book Trough

September 10, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS2882

Circa 1970s/80s

An excellent example of a 19″ wide solid oak adzed Book Trough made by the former mouseman craftsman Peter ‘Rabbitman’ Heap of Wetwang, near Driffield with his signature carved rabbit carved prominently to the top right side panel.

Excellent condition, adzed to all visible surfaces and finished in a deeper medium fume and clear wax polish.

Rarer to the market than the equivalent mouseman item.

Size: 48.(w) x 20.5(d) x 22(h)cm

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Mouseman Robert Thompson Oak Table Mirror

August 28, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS3019

Circa 1980s/90s

An excellent example of the solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson freestanding table / chest top mirror. Features a rectangular framed mirror with half penny moulded frieze along the top pivoting between twin carved posts supported on feet and a stretcher. A trademark mouse is carved in high relief to the foot.

Excellent condition and medium fumed colour.

Size: 42(w) x 16(d) x 46.5(h)cm

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Robert Thompson Mouseman 16″ Oak Table Lamp

August 25, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS3020

Circa 1990

An excellent example of the rarer and larger 16″ tall (excl bulb fitment) Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson oak table lamp. Square base with leaf forms carved to the corners leading to an octagonally carved and tooled central stem with a top collar and brass BC 22 bulb fitment. Large signature mouse carved to one facet of the central stem.

Excellent condition, lighter medium oak colour, long lead.

Size: 11.7(w) x 11.7(d) x 41(h)cm

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Robert Mouseman Thompson Set of 4 Lattice Back Dining Chairs

August 18, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS2992

1999

A superb set of the highly sought after Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson lattice backed dining chairs. Superb oak frames and extremely clean original hide seats. Matching mice carved to each chair confirming they were all made by the same craftsman. Dated to the fire safety label on each chair 22/06/99.

Superb original condition and colour, clearly exceptionally well looked after from new. we’ve re-waxed the frames and conditioned the leather.

Made and matched with the 3’6″ octagonal dining table, see DS2991 and the image gallery below. Although we have listed them separately it would be good to see the table and chairs sold as a full set if possible.

Size: 44.5(w) x 43.5(d) x 85(h)cm

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Mouseman Robert Thompson 6′ Oak Refectory Style Dining Table

August 17, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS2902

1990s

A superb example of the very popular 6′ length Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson handcrafted solid oak dining table. Of typical rectangular refectory style with a four plank adzed top supported on two baluster octagonally carved legs with sledge feet, joined by a floor stretcher. Signature mouse carved to a facet of one leg.

Superb condition and medium fumed colour, no staining or damage, original workshop stain resistant finish on the top.

Excellent value compared to the current new price of £ 4,000 and long lead time.

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Bob Hunter Wrenman Oak Armchair

August 16, 2014 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS3055

Circa mid/late 1980s

An excellent large solid oak and leather seated armchair from the ex mouseman craftsman Robert (Bob) ‘Wrenman’ Hunter of Thirlby near Thirsk. Aged 91 and still working, he is the last surviving craftsman to have trained directly under Robert Thompson himself.(Robert Thompson 1876-1955). Of four legged rectangular form with a solid oak panelled back and excellent original leather hide seat secured by upholstery pins. Bob’s signature wren carved in low relief to the centre of the back panel. No fire safety label to the underside which confirms it would be made pre 1989 when this became mandatory on new upholstered furniture.

Privately sourced from the original owners family.

Excellent condition and patina to the wood and upholstery. Tight framework joints all round.

Size: 55.5(w) x 50(d) x 94(h)cm