David Siddall, Author at David Siddall Antiques

Gavin Lilyman Kirkbride Oak Occasional / Side Table

June 3, 2024 David Siddall 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

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

June 3, 2024 David Siddall 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 David Siddall 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

robert mouseman thompson oak nest of tables

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Robert Mouseman Thompson Oak Nest of Three Tables

May 15, 2024 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS3023

Circa 1990

An excellent example of the highly popular solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson nest of three tables. Of typical rectangular form each graduated table with adzed tops supported on four octagonally carved legs, joined by stretchers. Excellent detailed mice carvings to a facet of the leg on each table.

Excellent medium fumed condition to all the tables, the tops retaining their original workshop applied polyurethane finish with new clear wax applied on top, the lower legs also cleaned and re-waxed.

Sizes: Lg 61(w) x 37.5(d) x 47.5(h)cm
Med 50(w) x 32(d) x 42(h)cm
Sml 39.3(w) x 26.5(d) x 36.5(h)cm

£ 1,550

robert mouseman thompson oak napkin rings

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

May 14, 2024 David Siddall 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

mouseman robert thompson oak trinket box

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Mouseman Robert Thompson Vintage Oak Trinket Box

May 14, 2024 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: D2996

Circa 1970s

A wonderful vintage example of the extremely popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak Trinket Box. Adzed and tooled inside and out with a well carved mouse on the lid. ( modern examples are larger and the most recent are machine cut internally.)

Rich depth of colour, wonderful condition, minor usage chip to the under rim and a workshop filled knot on the lid, shown in the image gallery below.

Size: 18.3(w) x 11.2(d) x 10(h)cm

£ 635

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Robert Mouseman Thompson 18″ Oak 4 Legged Cow Stool

May 10, 2024 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS3026

Circa 2000s

An excellent relatively modern made example of a Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson oak four legged cow / milking stool. Features a kidney shaped dished seat with subtle adzing, supported on four splayed and tapered octagonally carved legs. These legs are visibly wedge jointed through the seat. An excellent signature mouse is carved to the front concave edge of the seat.

Privately sourced, excellent condition with tight leg joints, waxed finished with a lighter golden oak colour.

Size: 39(w) x 36(d) x 45(h)cm

£ 445

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Derek Fishman Slater Oak Fire Screen

May 10, 2024 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS3012

Circa 1970s

A superb adzed oak framed fire screen inset behind a glazed front with a floral wool tapestry. Cut-outs front and rear for carrying, boarded back, standing on carved feet with Derek’s early signature fish carved prominently to the front lower frame.

Excellent condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshop with new safety glass front panel to protect the tapestry.

Derek trained and worked at Acorn Industries before setting up on his own in Crayke, near Easingwold. His early solo work bears the fish signature, his later work a lizard.

Size 54.5(w) x 24(d) x 55.5(h)cm

£ 360

robert mouseman thompson oak dressing stool

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Robert Mouseman Thompson 18″ Oak Dressing Stool

May 10, 2024 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS3024

1993

An excellent example of a Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson oak dressing stool, larger than their standard stool and sized at 18″ tall to match with their dressing table & desk.

Superb framework and upholstery pinned leather seat with minimal usage by the original owner, signature mouse carved to one leg. Dated 7/6/93 to the fire safety label on the underside webbing. Cleaned and waxed in our workshop.

Currently costs £ 1,150 to purchase new.

Size: 39.5(w) x 31.5(d) x 46(h)cm

£ 890

mouseman robert thompson oak milking stool

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Mouseman Robert Thompson 18″ Oak Milking Stool

May 10, 2024 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS2766

Circa 1980

Excellent 18″ oak milking/ cow stool by Robert Thompson the Mouseman of Kilburn with signature mouse carved to the central edge of the kidney shaped seat. Subtly adzed and dished seat with the splayed and tapering legs visibly wedge jointed through the seat top.

Excellent condition, medium oak fumed and aged colour with tight leg joints.

Size: 43(w) x 35(d) x 45.5(h)cm

£ 495

robert mouseman thompson oak glazed display cabinet

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Mouseman Robert Thompson Oak Glazed Corner Display Cabinet

April 27, 2024 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS2926

Circa 1970s / 1980s

Excellent Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Glazed Oak Corner Display Cabinet with penny moulding and leaded glazed panels in the upper section, single door with three fixed glass shelves internally. Pegged and panelled cupboard below with fixed inner shelf, traditional wrought iron fittings and trademark signature mouse in high profile. Original working lock and two keys.

Excellent condition, medium fumed and re-waxed colour. Exceptionally clean internally.

Superb value, they are currently £ 5,475 to purchase new from Robert Thompson’s.

Size: 74(w) x 48(d) x 188(h)cm

£ 3,500

wilf squirrelman hutchinson oak dished top stool

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Wilf Squirrelman Hutchinson Early Oak Dished Top Stool

April 24, 2024 David Siddall No Comments

Stock ref: DS3011

Circa early 1960s

This solid oak dished top stool is an excellent example of Wilf’s early solo work after he left Robert Thompson’s and set up is own business in 1957, Squirrel Furniture. Rectangular form with distinctive dished and nailed seat which is formed by steeping the wood in water to soften and allow it to be bent into the required shape. Standing on four shaped and carved legs joined by stretchers. Wilf’s squirrel signature to one leg.

Wilf is no longer with us but the business continues today in the capable hands of his son, Trevor.

Excellent condition with a rich fumed, waxed and aged colour.

Size: 45.3(w) x 27.3(d) x 46.5(h)cm