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Stanley Webb Davies of Windermere Arts and Crafts Oak Stool

July 23, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS3044

1946

An excellent  solid oak dressing stool from the Windermere, Cumbria workshop of Stanley Webb Davies, the renowned Cotswold School trained Arts and Crafts furniture maker. Stanley Webb Davies pieces are rare to the market and increasingly highly sought after, representing understated Arts and Crafts furniture at its very best, in the Cotswold School style of Gimson, Romney Green and the Barnsley’s. Displaying the very finest cabinet making techniques and skills combined with meticulous attention to the smallest details. Drop in fabric upholstered seat.

SWD signed and dated 1946, made by  craftsman Richard ‘Dickie’ Cloudsdale. 

Excellent condition, tight frame joints and darker oak colour, just one tiny chip visible to one top corner edge.

Size: 50.8(w) x 30.5(d) x 45(h incl cushion seat)

£ 995

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Albert Eagleman Jeffray Oak Nest of 3 Tables

July 12, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2905

Circa 1970s

A superb nest of three solid oak tables by the ex ‘Mouseman’ craftsman Albert ‘Eagleman’ Jeffray of Sessay near Thirsk. The largest table of rectangular form top with carved and shaped trestle legs joined by a rear stretcher. The two smaller tables of equal size sit under the larger table, these with square tops and shaped trestle legs joined by a stretcher. All three fully adzed all over , each with Albert’s incised eagle signature.

Superb condition and colour.

Sizes: 76(w) x 33(d) x 46(h) lge, 30(w) x 29(d) x 42.5(h)cm sml.

£ 650, previously £ 750

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Robert Mouseman Thompson Oak Rocking Chair

July 8, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2924

2011

A sought after oak rocking chair in excellent 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 ocean green colour cow hide seat secured with antiqued brass upholstery studding and original fire safety compliance label to the underside dated 9/2/2011

Presented in superb condition free from any staining or damage in a rich medium fumed colour.

Previously in use in our own home.

Size: 51.5(w) x 69(d) x 96(h)cm at rest.

£ 1,725 previously £ 1,975

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Robert Mouseman Thompson, Set of 6 Oak Lattice Back Dining Chairs

July 1, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS3042

2003

A superb matched set of 6 Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak and leather hide seated dining chairs, comprising 4 dining and 2 of the larger armchairs / carvers. This is the classic and most popular set size and chair configuration. Matching signature mice carved to each chair leg.

Superb condition and colour to the frames and original red leather hide seats. The fire safety labels dated 23/9/03.

This set would cost £ 8,020 to purchase new today with a considerable 12 -18 month lead time.

£ 5,995

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Mouseman Robert Thompson 11 3/4″ Oak Fruitbowl

June 29, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS3037

Circa 1980s/90s

An excellent solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson fruitbowl. Adzed and tooled in the expected manner with a good signature mouse carved centrally in the bowl.

Excellent condition with a wonderful golden oak fumed and waxed finish which highlights the distinctive medullary ray graining of the oak.

Size: 29.5(dia) x 6 (h)cm

£ 480

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Robert Mouseman Thompson Bespoke Oak Carved Whitley Bomber Plaque, 1940s

June 24, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS3040

Early 1940s

An excellent and unique solid oak relief carved and tooled plaque / picture of a Whitley bomber in flight by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Features the rare line incised mouse carving to the rear. Enclosed with an email from Robert Thompson’s Craftsmen Ltd confirming it is a genuine Robert Thompson’s made piece.

By repute, commissioned by a Canadian air force squadron flying the Whitley bomber with the RAF in the early 1940s during WW2 and given to the previous owners father by the squadron when they disbanded and returned home to Canada at the end of the war in 1945.

The Armstrong Whitworth AW38 Whitley was a twin engined British medium bomber, designed in 1934 and in service with the RAF at the outbreak of war in 1939. The aircraft played a large part in bombing missions over Germany early in the war before it was superceeded in 1942 by the now more famous four engined heavy bomber, the Avro Lancaster.

Size: 56.5(w) x 3(d) x 23(h)cm

£ 1,495

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Lilyman Gavin Kirkbride 4’11” Oak Glazed Display Cabinet

June 3, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS3030

2015

A superb bespoke commissioned solid oak glazed display cabinet by the ex mouseman craftsman Gavin ‘Lilyman’ Kirkbride. 4’11 / 150cm wide it splits into two sections, upper and lower to assist carriage. The upper section features four tempered glass glazed doors with coloured brass handles, opening to reveal four removable shelves. Oak panelled sides and back with Gavin’s signature arum lily carved in relief to one leading side edge. Below is a sideboard with adzed top, two drawers and four doors which open to reveal an inner fixed shelf. Oak panelled sides and back.

Superb condition, unfumed natural oak, finished in a modern clear polyx wax oil to give stain and heat resistance. This finish is suitable for over waxing.

Purchased from the original Helmsley owner. Gavin advises it would cost £ 5k-6k to make new today.

Gavin went to work as an apprentice at Robert Thompson’s after leaving school in 1992. His career at  Thompson’s spanned 15 years and saw him qualify as a highly skilled craftsman.  He established his own business in Northallerton in 2007, the business name inspired by the birth of his first child, daughter Lily. As an ex mouseman craftsman  and inspired by the ethos and traditions acquired there, Gavin now makes bespoke hand crafted solid oak furniture  and joinery to client’s specifications, each piece carved with an Arum Lily, a symbol of peace and serenity. Personally recommended by David, Gavin is also generous of his skills and time to our own business. Having known each other well for over 13 years we are good friends and support each other whenever we can. He’s the ex mouseman craftsman David turns to when repair work or restoration advice is needed on our own stock pieces.

Size: 150(w) x 50(d) x 203(h)cm

£ 2,495

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Gavin Kirkbride Lilyman Oak Occasional / Side / Lamp Table

June 3, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS3033

Circa 2015

Excellent solid oak occasional / side / lamp table by the ex mouseman craftsman Gavin ‘Lilyman’ Kirkbride. Rectangular form with subtly adzed top, supported on four shaped and carved legs supported by stretchers. Gavin’s signature arum lily carved in relief to one leg.

Excellent condition, unfumed natural oak, finished in a modern clear polyx wax oil to give stain and heat resistance. This finish is suitable for over waxing.

It’s the second of a matched pair that we have purchased from the original Helmsley owner. They are priced individually but we will be pleased to agree a price for the pair.

Gavin went to work as an apprentice at Robert Thompson’s after leaving school in 1992. His career at  Thompson’s spanned 15 years and saw him qualify as a highly skilled craftsman.  He established his own business in Northallerton in 2007, the business name inspired by the birth of his first child, daughter Lily. As an ex mouseman craftsman  and inspired by the ethos and traditions acquired there, Gavin now makes bespoke hand crafted solid oak furniture  and joinery to client’s specifications, each piece carved with an Arum Lily, a symbol of peace and serenity. Personally recommended by David, Gavin is also generous of his skills and time to our own business. Having known each other well for over 13 years we are good friends and support each other whenever we can. He’s the ex mouseman craftsman David turns to when repair work or restoration advice is needed on our own stock pieces.

Size: 50.5(w) x 30(d) x 46(h)cm

£ 335 each or £ 570 pair with DS3032

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Gavin Lilyman Kirkbride Oak Occasional / Side Table

June 3, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS3032

Circa 2015

Excellent solid oak occasional / side / lamp table by the ex mouseman craftsman Gavin ‘Lilyman’ Kirkbride. Rectangular form with subtly adzed top, supported on four shaped and carved legs supported by stretchers. Gavin’s signature arum lily carved in relief to one leg.

Excellent condition, unfumed natural oak, finished in a modern clear polyx wax oil to give stain and heat resistance. This finish is suitable for over waxing.

It’s one of a matched pair that we have purchased from the original Helmsley owner. They are priced individually but will be pleased to agree a price for the pair.

Gavin went to work as an apprentice at Robert Thompson’s after leaving school in 1992. His career at  Thompson’s spanned 15 years and saw him qualify as a highly skilled craftsman.  He established his own business in Northallerton in 2007, the business name inspired by the birth of his first child, daughter Lily. As an ex mouseman craftsman  and inspired by the ethos and traditions acquired there, Gavin now makes bespoke hand crafted solid oak furniture  and joinery to client’s specifications, each piece carved with an Arum Lily, a symbol of peace and serenity. Personally recommended by David, Gavin is also generous of his skills and time to our own business. Having known each other well for over 13 years we are good friends and support each other whenever we can. He’s the ex mouseman craftsman David turns to when repair work or restoration advice is needed on our own stock pieces.

Size: 50.5(w) x 30(d) x 46(h)cm

£ 335 each or £ 570 as a pair with DS3033

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Robert Mouseman Thompson 4’6″ Oak Desk / Table, 1936, ex Wakefield Girls High School

June 3, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS3003

1936

A wonderfully patinated and darker fumed early Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak 4’6″ refectory style desk, dining or side table. Of typical form with a twin plank subtly adzed top and underside, supported on two octagonally carved baluster legs and swept feet, joined by a floor set stretcher with the early rounded edges. Signature mouse to one baluster leg.

Excellent usable condition, we’ve just had all the leg joints dismantled, re-glued and re-pinned by our good friend and ex Mouseman craftsman Gavin ‘Lilyman’ Kirkbride at Lily Furniture. Darker fumed from new it presents with a rich depth of patina and colour following a clean and re-wax in our workshop. The top has had a protective polyurethane finish applied in the past with wax over to give better resistance to heat and liquid staining.

Excellent provenance, commissioned in 1936 by Wakefield Girls High School, together with other pieces, reputedly for use as a desk in their library. Fuller details will be recorded in R. Thompson’s ledgers and are summarised on page 155 of the book Mouseman: The Legacy of Robert Thompson of Kilburn. Most recently it formed part of Marco Pierre White’s extensive Mouseman collection at The Rudloe Arms Hotel, Corsham, from whom we purchased two of these 4’6″ tables as a part exchange against other pieces he purchased from us.

The second example is not yet on sale so please contact us directly if potentially interested in both.

Size: 137(w) x 73(d) x 72(h)cm

£ 2,995

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Robin Nance of St.Ives, Cotswold School Oak Standard Lamp

May 15, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS3018

Circa 1930s / early 50s

A Cotswold School Arts and Crafts Oak Standard by Robin Nance of St. Ives, Cornwall. Dark oak colour, in excellent condition, featuring an octagonal base with inset oak panels arranged with symetrically differing grain patterns. Central square tapering stem with canted edges. Rewired with new period braided three core wiring, new antique brass BC22 bulb holder and plug. The piece is marked with Robin’s name, initials and trademark Seagull to the underside of the base.

Robin Nance (1907 – 1990).
Like Stanley Webb Davies he was apprenticed in 1924 to Arthur Romney Green and took inspiration from the traditions of the Arts and Crafts movement  before setting up business in his native St. Ives in 1933. Business was suspended  whilst he saw active service during the war years but was resumed with his younger brother Dicon after demobilisation. The business continued until his retirement in 1972.

Size: 34(w) x 34(d) x 148(h) excl bulb fitment.

£ 885

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Robert Mouseman Thompson Set of 6 Oak 1½” Early Napkin Rings

May 14, 2024 No Comments

Stock ref: DS2813

Circa 1940s/early 50s

A superb and rare set of 6 matching early made  solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson octagonal napkin rings. These are in the early 1½” / 4cm tall size , noticeably smaller than the more modern made 2″ size.

Superb condition and colour with very well defined and matching mice carved to a facet of each napkin ring.

Size: 4cm / 1 ½”(h)

£ 990 Set of 6

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