Stock ref: DS2921

Circa early 1930s

A very rare and always highly sought after Robert Mouseman Thompson reclining reading chair with an adjustable book rest. The  chair framework presents in superb original condition with no damage or evidence of earlier repairs. It features an adjustable ladder back with latticed leather base, shaped arms each with holes for the removable adjustable book rest and solid sides with shaped supports. A signature mouse is carved to the front of the chair and on the top of the book rest. After some discussion the seat cushions are thought to be original to the chair and remain usable should you wish to retain full originality. New replacement leather or fabric cushions could also be made, if you wished.

Darker fumed from new, it presents in excellent original rich dark fumed and waxed colour and patina with solid  joints.

Wonderfully looked after all its life, originally commissioned by Dr. W.H. Dickinson a renowned physician in Newcastle and subsequently passed onto his direct descendants, from whom it has been privately purchased.

Size: 67.5(w) x 82 – 99(d) x 89(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2922

Circa mid/late 1930s

An excellent early bespoke commissioned Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Monk’s Chair, the adzed curved back rail with a  carved monk’s head on either side. The central splat with a carved initial ‘D’ for Dickinson, the surname of the original owner. the side splats with tightly woven lattice carving. The thick  leather hide seat  is original, wrapping over the framework. The chair is supported on four tooled and octagonally carved legs with a crossed stretcher with an excellent early mouse carved to one front leg.

Darker fumed from new, it presents in excellent original rich dark fumed and waxed colour and patina with solid  joints and thick original leather in very usable condition. We have sympathetically cleaned and conditioned the leather hide.

Wonderfully looked after all its life, originally commissioned by Dr. W.H. Dickinson a renowned physician in Newcastle and subsequently passed onto his direct descendants, from whom it has been privately purchased.

Size: 61(w) x 61(d) x 80(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2891

Circa mid/late 1920s

An excellent very early 4′(w) x 6′(h) solid oak double wardrobe by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson of Kilburn. Constructed in the earliest wardrobe design with adzed panels, beading around the panels, half penny moulded top and very early design of wrought iron door fittings. Carved mouse signature to the upper front edge. The twin doors open to reveal long hanging space of the left with a brass slide out rail and several coat hooks. On the right side is a variety of shelving spaces, a pull out drawer and trouser rail. The door also offers storage and hanging options.

Excellent condition and rich aged and waxed colour.

Size: 122(w) x 57(d) x 183(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2811

Circa 1970s/80s

An excellent example of the popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak Fruitbowl, tooled inside and out, signature mouse carved to the centre of the bowl as has been the norm since circa 1960.

Excellent condition and waxed colour.

Size: 28cm(dia) x 7(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2908

Circa 1970s

An excellent example of the solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Serving Tray of typical kidney shaped form, adzed tray with raised lip all around the upper side, twin signature mouse handles to each side. Lovely graining patterns from the quarter sawn oak.

Wonderful condition, just one small indent in the wood noted on the tray. Lighter fumed from new it presents with a rich golden oak colour.

Size: 46(w) x 32.5(d) x 2.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2833

1937

A superb example of an early 4′ wide solid oak Double Wardrobe by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson with twin doors, castellated top, adzed panelling to all visible sides with many of the front facing panels in burr oak, inner hanging rail, shelving and full length mirror. Traditional wrought iron fittings with the very early square headed screws, a number of the inlaid panels wonderfully burred. Excellent mouse carving in low relief to one upper side.

Superb condition and rich depth of waxed and aged colour.

Purchased privately from the original Cumbrian owners family, together with a photocopy of the original invoice and payment receipt.

Size: 122(w) x 58(d) x 184(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2787

Circa 1960s

An excellent example of  the highly popular solid English oak 3′ refectory style Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Coffee Table. Features an adzed single plank top supported on two octagonally carved baluster legs with sledge feet, joined by a central lower stretcher, a lovely signature mouse in high relief to one leg.

Excellent condition following a sympathetic clean and refinish with a rich darker fumed original colour.

Privately sourced from the original owners family who we purchased a number of items from dat from the 1930s through to the 1960s.

Size: 91.5(w) x 38(d) x 45(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS 2896

Circa 1950/51

A superb large earlier oak table top stand mirror from the Kilburn workshops of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Adzed to all visible surfaces with halfpenny moulding to the top of the swing mirror framework. Octagonally carved and moulded side supports, joined by a lower rail with a superb signature mouse carved centrally in low relief, standing on arched feet.

Excellent condition with a naturally aged and waxed medium fume.

Known to be made in 1950/51 as part of a commission of bedroom furniture to furnish the original owners son’s university accommodation.

Size: 59.5(w) x 20(d) x 72.59h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2900

Circa 1990s/2000

Hand carved octagonal wall mounted barometer with signature mouse in high relief to the top right hand edge. Correct modern high quality German doppeldose twin diaphragm barometer movement in a brass surround. Wall mounting bracket to the rear.

Excellent medium fume giving a honey coloured oak, clean with no staining or damage.

We would warn buyers to be aware of the numerous fakes made using cheap Chinese movements attached to the cheaper and smaller octagonal Mouseman pot stand !

Size: 21.5(dia) x 5(d)cm

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Stock ref: DS2873

Circa 1930s/40s

An excellent example of the earlier made Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Oak Cheeseboard which features a large mouse carved to the platter and the taller curved handle. To reduce the risk of handle breakage  the mouse carving was moved in around 1960 onto the handle neck area to help strengthen it. Over the subsequent decades, as thinner oak was used, the handle and mouse carving height was also reduced.

Wonderful aged patina and darker fumed colour to the wood, some minor knife cuts on the board to evidence earlier usage as originally intended.

Size: 37(l) x 18(w) x 4.5(h)cm

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