Stock ref: DS2692

Circa 1960

A superb example of the earlier made 5′ wide, adzed all over, taller  Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak sideboard.  Clean and stain free adzed top with rear upstand over a central bank of two short and three long drawers, the top right drawer baize lined for cutlery. To either side  are panel doored shelved cupboards with traditional wrought iron fittings. An excellent signature mouse is carved to the canted edge of one front corner. All supported on octagonally carved feet.

Superb condition following a  clean and re-wax in our workshop.

Currently costs £ 9,190 to buy new ( only adzed now to top, not frame, panels or drawer fronts)

Size: 152(w) x 50(d) x 93.5(h)cm

£ 6,995

Stock ref: DS2569

1977

A wonderful 4′ solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Welsh Dresser. Features a detachable plate/display rack with penny moulded top, panelled back and  two fixed shelves. Supported on a dresser base with adzed top, two upper drawers, one lined for  cutlery and a twin panelled door cupboard below with single fixed shelf, standing on four octagonally carved feet. Complimented by traditional wrought iron door fittings and a signature mouse carved to a canted corner edge of the dresser base unit . Complete with a copy of the original 1977 invoice.

Cleaned and clear wax finished in our workshop.

Currently £ 8,500 to purchase new.

Size: 122(w) x 48.5 (d) x 183(h) cm

£ 5,945

 

Stock ref: DS2785

Circa 1960s

A beautifully patinated early three legged cow / milking stool by the ex mouseman craftsman  Colin ‘Beaverman’ Almack. Features a carefully selected, well figured 4cm thick kidney shaped solid oak top supported on three octagonally carved, tapered and splayed legs, wedge  jointed through the seat. Colin’s signature beaver is carved in high relied into the side eadge of the seat.

Excellent condition and rich depth of colour with tight leg joints, slight minor natural grain splitting visible in the seat top.

Size: 37(w) x 33.5(d) x 33.5(h)cm

£ 250

Stock ref: DS2749

Circa 1970s/80s

An excellent solid english oak Magazine Rack from the Acorn Industries workshop of Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger. Features tapered and shaped ends with slatted sides, carry handle and a trademark acorn carved in low relief to one end.

It presents in wonderful condition.

Examples seem to vary in size considerably, this is one of the largest we’ve had.

Size: 50(w) x 29.5(d) x 44(h)cm

£ 335, previously £ 360

Stock ref: DS2820

Circa 1980s

An excellent example of a pair of solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Bookends. Adzed tooling to all visible surfaces with large signature mice carved to each front sloped facet.

Excellent condition and waxed colour.

Size: 9.5(w) x 9.5(d) x 15(h)cm

£ 495

Stock ref: DS2823

1930 

A rare  early bespoke commissioned  Oak Pegged Coat Rack featuring  6 long and 5 shorter  handmade pegged hooks set into a fully adzed 5’8″ long  plank of oak. Possibly of longer length originally as it is known to have been made for Lord Rochdale as part of the fittings in the ‘Oak Room’ at Gunnerside Lodge, a commission undertaken by Robert in 1930. Brief details are recorded on page 143 of the book:  Mouseman, The Legacy of Robert Thompson of Kilburn and fuller details are  contained in Robert Thompson’s own historical ledgers.

All the pegs are structurally sound and the whole piece presents with a rich waxed dark fumed colour with a large very well carved early mouse to the top bevelled edge. There’s evidence on the rear of the original metal stud / nail wall fixings and several later drilled holes front to rear. New brackets have been fitted to the rear for wall hanging. There’s also some old minor inactive wood worm on the rear, particularly in small areas of sap wood which would naturally be more appealling for the beetle larvae.

Previously sold by us in 2019, we are delighted to have been able to buy it back privately from a significant Mouseman collector.

Size: 171(l) x 15(d) x 22.3(h)cm

£ 3,995

 

Stock ref: DS2589

Circa 1960s/70s

An excellent example of a solid oak Ashtray from the Acorn Industries workshop of  Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger of Brandsby.

Excellent condition, display use only, no faults of losses and a rich colour.

Size: 10(w) x 7.8(d) x 2.5(h)cm

£ 130

Stock ref: DS2812

Circa 1970s

An excellent unusually sized 7 5/8″ diameter small bowl from Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Adzed inner bowl with smooth outer side, a signature mouse carved to the centre of the bowl and baize lined to the base.

Excellent condition and colour.

Size: 19.5(dia) x 5.3(h)cm

£ 475

Stock ref: DS2821

Circa 1950s/60s

An unusual set of  four adzed Yorkshire Oak Double Wall Lights with intricately carved Yorkshire / Tudor Rose back plates and curved arms for the double bulb holders.

Original unrestored condition, would benefit from new bulb holders and a re-wire.

Craftsman unknown, possibly Sid Pollard.

Size: 25(w) x 17(d) x 25.5(h)cm each.

£ 240 Set of 4

Stock ref: DS2702

Circa 1970

A superb display use only Robert Mouseman Thompson solid oak Cheeseboard with subtly adzed upper surface and  excellent signature mouse on the bridge between handle and board.

Superb uncut condition with no stains, clear waxed.

Size: 37(l) x 18.3(w) x 4 (h)cm

£ 420