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
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 1990s/2000
An excellent Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak four branch chandelier. Features a ceiling mounted boss with an octagonal central stem with handcarved oak leaves and acorns to the bottom finial. Excellent signature mouse carved in high relief to the upper part of the centre stem. Four cruciform style arms with upwards facing BC22 bayonet bulb holders.
Excellent condition and colour, medium fumed and clear wax finished.
Offered for sale individually, however, it is one of a pair should a client be looking for two matching chandeliers. See also DS2974 for the other piece.
Currently £ 2,310 to buy new.
Clients may well have their own shades in mind, but we also have a maximum of 10 handcrafted high quality parchment and pressed flower shades available on a first come first served basis, should they be required. They came with the two chandeliers and a pair of Mouseman wall lights we have purchased. One has some scorching to the inside, the others look perfect. They are shown in the image gallery below. They are available separately at £ 30 each (fixed price, except for the one with inner scorching).
Size: 51(dia) x 55(h)cm
Circa 1990s/2000
An excellent Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson solid oak four branch chandelier. Features a ceiling mounted boss with an octagonal central stem with handcarved oak leaves and acorns to the bottom finial. Excellent signature mouse carved in high relief to the upper part of the centre stem. Four cruciform style arms with upwards facing BC22 bayonet bulb holders.
Excellent condition and colour, medium fumed and clear wax finished.
Offered for sale individually, however, it is one of a pair should a client be looking for two matching chandeliers. See also DS2973 for the other piece.
Currently £ 2,310 to buy new.
Clients may well have their own shades in mind, but we also have a maximum of 10 handcrafted high quality parchment and pressed flower shades available on a first come first served basis, should they be required. They came with the two chandeliers and a pair of Mouseman wall lights we have purchased. One has some scorching to the inside, the others look perfect. They are shown in the image gallery below. They are available separately at £ 30 each (fixed price, except for the one with inner scorching).
Size: 51(dia) x 55(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 1950s/early 60s
A superb example of the earlier made Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson oak small bookcase / bedside cabinet. Unlike more modern made examples it is adzed to the sides as well as the top with a very finely carved mouse incised into the lower side panel. Two adjustable shelves with a full compliment of shelf supports.
Superb condition and lovely medium fumed and aged depth of colour.
Listed individually it is one of a pair that we have from the same original ownership. (See DS2993). We will be happy to discuss a price for the pair.
( Please note DS2993 and DS2994 are a matching pair but were photographed several months apart. One was photographed in the antique centre, the other outdoors at our home ) When together you can be assured that they present in the same waxed colour finish).
Size: 49.5(w) x 26.5(d) x 69.5(h)cm
Circa 1980s
An excellent 5 drawer chest from the workshop of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Features an adzed top with panelled sides and rear and two short over 3 long graduated drawers with wooden knob handles. Signature mouse carved to the front canted corner edge and standing on four octagonally carved feet.
Excellent condition, medium fumed and clear wax finished, only the very lighted of usage marking.
Size: 91.5(w) x 48(d) x 93(h)cm
Circa 1970s
An excellent example of the solid oak Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson craft /hobby workbox. Features an adzed hinged top with pinned cleated ends which lifts to reveal an open storage area. Panelled sides, front and rear. Below is a compartmentalised drawer with wooden knob handle. It stands on four octagonally carved legs one of which features a trademark signature mouse.
Wonderful medium fumed aged colour and patina, just some very light usage marks visible on the lid on very close inspection.
Size: 50(w) x 33(d) x 60.5(h)cm
Circa 1980s
An excellent Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson 3’6″ solid oak storage box / ottoman. Features a hinged adzed top with pinned cleated ends. Panelled front sides and rear, standing on four octagonally carved feet with a signature mouse carved to a front canted corner edge. Traditional wrought iron hinges.
Excellent condition with no plank splitting or staining on the top. Medium fumed with a clear wax finish.
Size: 104(w) x 40(d) x 46(h)cm
Circa 1950s/early 60s
A superb example of the earlier made Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson oak small bookcase / bedside cabinet. Unlike more modern made examples it is adzed to the sides as well as the top with a very finely carved mouse incised into the lower side panel. Two adjustable shelves with a full compliment of shelf supports.
Superb condition and lovely medium fumed and aged depth of colour.
Listed individually it is one of a pair that we have from the same original ownership. (See also DS2994). We will be happy to discuss a price for the pair.
( Please note DS2993 and DS2994 are a matching pair but were photographed several months apart. One was photographed in the antique centre, the other outdoors at our home ) When together you can be assured that they present in the same matching waxed colour finish).
Size: 49.5(w) x 26.5(d) x 69.5(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 1960s/70s
A wonderful deep and richly coloured turned oak fruitbowl by Alan ‘Acornman’ Grainger. Acorn signature to the exterior and original leather lined base.
There is a glued natural grain split leading to the rim which is shown in the image gallery so the fruitbowl is priced accordingly.
Size: 22(dia) x 7.5(h)cm
