Circa 1990
An excellent example of the beautifully detailed and carved solid oak wall hung gated letter rack by the ex mouseman craftsman Bob ‘Wrenman’ Hunter who established Wren Cabinetmakers in the early 1980s, following working with Don ‘Foxman’ Craven and Colin Beaverman’ Almack. His wren carvings are exquisite.
Excellent condition and colour with no losses to the wren carving…. the beaks are prone to breakage !
Size: 30.5(w) x 8(d) x 20.8(h)cm
2011
A lovely traditional oak rocking chair in wonderful condition from the Kilburn workshops of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Features five vertical slats to the back instead of the more commonly seen carved lattice panels, with arms supported by carved octagonal front legs, a trademark mouse carved in high relief to one. Original chocolate brown colour cow hide seat, hardly ever used, secured with antiqued brass upholstery studding and original fire safety compliance label to the underside dated 1/11/2011
Presented in wonderful condition free from any staining, deep medium fumed colour with clear wax finish. There is just minor evidence of pet teeth marks on the rear curved ends of the rockers, shown clearly in the image gallery.
Size: 54.5(w) x 69(d) x 99 (h)cm at rest
Circa 1980s
A gorgeous example of the hugely popular Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak octagonal coffee / side table. Features a single plank, quarter sawn oak adzed top which features the distinctive medullary ray graining only found on this cut of oak. Supported on a cruciform curved pedestal leg with crossed feet and a wonderfully carved signature mouse to the leading edge of one leg.
Superb condition and medium fumed colour, clear wax finished.
Size: 50(dia) x 47(h)cm
Circa 1930s/40s
An excellent example of the sought after early 5″ x 4″ Robert ‘Mouseman ‘ Thompson oak double pin tray / dish. Tooled / adzed to the upper surface and the twin carved dishes with an excellent early signature mouse to the middle.
Darker fumed from new it presents with a beautifully rich brown toned colour and aged patina, with no losses to the mouse carving.
Size: 12.6(w) x 10.2(d) x 5(h)cm
Circa 1960s/70s
Not made by Robert Thompson’s, since the mid 1980s, excellent examples of these neatly proportioned four legged occasional / coffee tables or double length stools are increasingly rare to the market, making them particularly sought after by Mouseman collectors. It features an adzed one piece flat top with rounded edges and under apron, supported on four carved faceted baluster legs joined by stretchers. The table top is nail pinned to the supporting framework, like on the dish topped stool. A well carved trademark mouse is carved to one of the legs.
Excellent condition and rich medium fumed oak colour.
Size: 82(w) x 35.5(d) x 41(h)cm
Circa 1980s
An excellent example of a Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Hall / Console Table of rectangular form in solid English oak, the top adzed with two drawers below, standing on four octagonally carved legs joined by three stretchers around the sides and rear and a signature mouse carved to one front leg.
Excellent condition and medium fumed colour, cleaned and wax polished in our workshop, just a small chip in the rear left leg as shown in the attached image gallery.
Size: 91.5(w) x 48(d) x 73.5(h)cm
Circa 1970s
A superb example of the larger solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson octagonal coffee / occasional table. Adzed top with slightly concave sides supported on four octagonally carved baluster legs joined by shaped X stretcher feet. A signature mouse is carved in high relief to one baluster leg.
Fully stripped, cleaned, top sealed and re-waxed in our workshop it now presents in superb condition. The image gallery also contains one image of the top in ‘as purchased’ condition with the typical wear seen on older examples and two images of the piece fully stripped awaiting the top being sealed for durability and the whole piece waxed.
These tables are currently £ 2,340 to purchase new from Robert Thompson’s Craftsmen Ltd.
Size: 82(dia), 90 point to point x 47.5(h)cm
Circa 1980s/90s
An excellent example of a rare to market solid oak ashtray from the ex mouseman craftsman Malcolm ‘Foxman’ Pipes, carved with his distinctive foxes face mask, this example in high relief form. Excellent condition and medium oak fumed colour.
Size: 9.7(w) x 7.7(d) x 3.8(h)cm
Circa 1980
A wonderful Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak writing and storage bureau. Features an adzed top and fall front with cleated ends which opens and sits on twin pull out lopers, each carved with excellent signature mice. Panelled and pinned sides and back. Inside reveals a writing surface and various pigeon holes for storage. Below are two short and two long graduated drawers with wooden drawer knobs. The whole piece stands on four octagonally carved feet. The top, fall front and drawers features superb quality quarter sawn oak which has been carefully selected by the Thompson’s craftsman making the piece specifically for the characterful medullary ray graining only found on quarter sawn oak.
Wonderful condition and patina, medium fumed with a cleaned, re-applied and polished clear wax finish. Very minor usage indents to the writing surface on the inside of the desk and slight staining to compartments on the right, all shown in the image gallery below. It retains its original lock, however, the centre pin is loose and the original key is no longer present. We’ve bought a replacement lock and key but have found the modern replacement lock is not a perfect fit to allow a simple swap, the lock pin position not matching exactly the original keyhole and escutcheon. As such we believe it is better to ‘leave well alone’ and accept that the fall front no longer locks. We are happy to include the new lock/key set if a buyer wishes to have it and wishes to make the necessary alterations.
To purchase new today these pieces cost £ 8,400 so we believe it is great value at the price below.
Size: 91.5(w) x 47(d) x 91.5(h)cm
Circa 1960s
A superb pair of vintage Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak bookends. Hancrafted and subtly adzed to all facing surfaces with excellent mce carved in high relief. Wonderfully characterful burr oak to one bookend.
Excellent condition with superb rich depth of colour and patina.
Size: 9(w) x 9.2(d) x 15.2(h)cm
Circa 1980s
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: 41(w) x 15(d) x 46.(h)cm
Circa 1970s
An excellent bespoke commissioned 2’11” ((w) x 6’3″(h) oak bookcase by the “Mouseman’ trained craftsman Albert ‘Eagleman’ Jeffray of Sessay near Thirsk. Features six fixed oak shelves with graduated shelf gaps ranging from 10″ at the top increasing in half inch increments to 12 ½” at the lowest shelf. The rear panel is oak veneered ply. Stands on a small attached plinth base. Albert’s signature eagle is incised to the lower right side panel.
Privately sourced from a house clearance in the Manchester area.
Excellent condition with only minor knocks and indents on the sides, the piece sympathetically cleaned and clear wax finished in our workshop. Lighter fumed from new it presents with a warm honey oak colour.
Size: 89(w) x 26(d) x 191.5(h)cm
