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Stan Woodpeckerman Dodds Carved 6″ Oak Yorkshire Rose

October 14, 2013 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2855

Circa 1970s-90s

A rare Stan Dodds ‘Woodpeckerman’ carved oak Yorkshire rose, an excellent example of Stan’s solo work, made in his own small workshop at home whilst he was still working full-time at Robert Thompson’s.

Beautifully carved in relief with his later signature woodpecker (he previously carved a rabbit until Peter Heap formally adopted it in 1970) carved to the  rear.

Medium fumed and clear waxed, it presents in immaculate unused condition having been stored at his home.

Provenance: from Stan Dodds’ estate, complete with the original traced drawing for the design by Stan.

Size: 15.5(dia) x 2(d)cm

Stan Dodds (1928-2012) worked at Robert Thompson’s from 14 years of age in 1942  up to retirement in 1994, taking over the role of master carver from his mentor George Weightman  in the 1960s, and responsible for most of their best carvings  in recent decades. His unique skill and craftsmanship is increasingly being recognised by collectors who seek out his distinctive mouse signature, as well as his own rabbit and later woodpecker signature. In retirement he undertook regular part-time carving work for a number of the Yorkshire Critters craftsmen, most notably Wilf and Trevor at Squirrel Furniture. 

Stan married his wife Norma in 1960. Norma was the niece of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson’s granddaughter-in-law. The newly married couple were given the use of a Thompson’s owned  house in nearby Osgodby. Here Stan set up his own small workshop ‘out the back’  where he made fine carvings in his spare time. The carvings that Stan produced under his own name with either a rabbit or woodpecker signature, both during his years at Kilburn and after his retirement, are particularly fine. The level of detail and refinement in Stan’s carving is testament to his skill and deep understanding of wood. Today, he and  George Weightman are regarded as Robert Thompson’s best ever carvers, their work appreciated by avid collectors of Mouseman around the world, whether produced for Robert Thompson’s or in their own spare time for personal use or resale.

Stolen from our Preston Antique Centre showroom cabinet. CCTV analysis indicates the theft took place at 2.50pm Monday 14th August with the thief clearly shown on camera as he left the scene. The police have been notified.

Please contact David directly if you see the piece offered for sale.

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Mouseman Robert Thompson Oak Octagonal Coffee / Occasional Table

October 9, 2013 No Comments

Stock Ref: DS2808

Circa 1960s/70s

An excellent  example of the highly popular solid oak octagonal coffee table by Robert Thompson the ‘Mouseman’ of Kilburn. Features a sought after single plank adzed top supported on a cruciform pedestal base with crossed sledge feet, a wonderful  finely carved mouse sits prominently on the leading edge of one of the legs. Excellent structural condition, warm toned medium fumed colour, cleaned and wax polished.

Size: 50(dia) x 47(h)cm

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Sid Pollard (ex Mouseman) Oak Blanket / Storage Box

October 9, 2013 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2728

Circa 1970s

An excellent example of the hugely popular solid oak Blanket / Storage Box from the ex Mouseman craftsman Sid Pollard of Bagby, near Thirsk. Of rectangular form, solid top, adzed to all visible facing sides with panelled front, sides, rear and wrought iron hinges to the rear.

In recent years the market has come to regard these particular pieces as highly as the Mouseman equivalent item due to the panelling and adzing.

Excellent condition and rich depth of waxed colour.

Sid’s work is typically unmarked as he preferred to let his craftsmanship speak for itself.

Size: 108(w) x 39.5(d) x 51.5(h)cm

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Mouseman Robert Thompson Early Oak Double Wardrobe, 1920s

October 8, 2013 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2892

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 ean arly 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 three open shelves and three graduated drawers to the right side. q

Excellent condition and rich darker fumed, aged and waxed colour.

Size: 122(w) x 58.5(d) x 183(h)cm

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Mouseman Robert Thompson Earlier Adzed Oak 4′(h) Bookcase

September 29, 2013 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2903

Circa 1950s/60s

A sought after solid oak 4′ tall bookcase by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson with earlier period adzing to the side frames, leading front edges and upper ledge, with four adjustable shelves instead of the usual three. Signature mouse carved to the top right leading edge.

Excellent condition and colour after a thorough clean and re-wax.

Size: 83(w) x 26.5(d) x 122(h)cm

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Robert Mouseman Thompson Oak Reclining Reading Chair, 1930s

September 28, 2013 No Comments

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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Robert Mouseman Thompson Early Oak Monk’s Chair, 1930s

September 28, 2013 No Comments

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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Robert Mouseman Thompson Early Double Wardrobe, 1920s

September 22, 2013 No Comments

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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Stan Dodds (ex Mouseman Master Carver) Oak Sparrowhawk Plaque

September 21, 2013 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2884

Circa 1960s – 80s

A superb 12″ high solid quarter sawn oak  carving of a sparrow hawk by the celebrated ex Mouseman master carver craftsman Stan Dodds.  Made personally for his own  family use, and hung at home, it is a most fine testiment to  his technical carving skill and artistic ability, learn’t under the tutiledge of both Robert Thompson and his master carver in the 1940s,  the great George Weightman. Adzed and tooled all over with extremely fine carving details. No faults or losses to the carving details, only the most minor marking to the  rear edges of the plaque where it has been wall hung over the years. Excellent medium fumed and waxed colour.

Provenance: from his personal estate.

Previously supplied by us, bought back recently in part exchange against another stock item.

Stan Dodds (1928-2012). Stan began working as an apprentice for Robert Thompson in 1942 at the age of fourteen. Stan trained under the watchful eye of George Weightman, the workshop’s senior carver who was responsible for some of the finest carvings ever produced at Kilburn. Apart from a two-year National Service stint in the RAF, Dodds continued to work in the Thompson family workshop until his retirement in 1994. Thereafter he worked both on his own and notably with Wilf and Trevor Hutchinson at Squirrel Furniture.

Stan married in 1960. Norma, his wife, was the niece of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson’s granddaughter-in-law. The newly married couple were given the use of a Thompson’s owned  house in nearby Osgodby. Here Stan set up his own small workshop ‘out the back’  where he made fine oak carvings in his spare time. The carvings that Stan produced under his own name, both during his years at Kilburn and after his retirement, are particularly fine. The level of detail and refinement in Stan’s carving is testament to his skill and deep understanding of oak. Today, he and  George Weightman are regarded as Robert Thompson’s best ever carvers, their work appreciated by avid collectors of Mouseman around the world, whether produced for Robert Thompson’s or in their own spare time for personal use or resale.

Size: 22.5(w) x 2.5(d) x 30.5(h)cm

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