Displaying items by tag: Thomas Whittaker
Stock ref: DS2747
Circa 1960s
An excellent pair of solid oak Bookends, a fine example of Thomas Whittaker's rustic artisan craftsmanship. Adzed all over with high relief carved tudor roses to the front and his signature gnome carved to the rear corner edge of one. Leather base to each.
Superb conditon and colour.
Thomas whittaker (1910 -1991) lived and worked in York and later in Littlebeck, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. His trademark gnome is carved onto most of his post war work and was inspired by a German jewish refugee he met shortly before the outbreak of war who was judging a piece he had entered into the North of England Craftsmen's Exhibition in Newcastle. He was asked to indenify the piece in some way and the judge suggested the 'german oak spirit' the legend being that a gnome is born each time an acorn germinates and will guard that tree throughout its life. His work is now highly regarded and nearly as well known as Robert Thompson's. His business ceased on his death and his former home and workshop is now a private residence. For those interested in learning more about his life and work i attach a link to a British Pathe newsreel from 1961. Gnomeman Thomas Whittaker
Size: 12.2(w) x 7.4(d) x 14(h)cm
£ 750
Stock ref: DS2707
Circa 1960s/70s
Without doubt the best carved figure we've seen come to market in many years from Thomas 'Gnomeman' Whittaker of Littlebeck, near Whitby. Purchased privately from the original owner who bought it directly from Tom's workshop in 1979, although it is believed to have been made much earlier. Tom was appartently very reluctant to sell it and named it 'The wood Carrier'. It's a most impressive and well observed piece standing 37.5(cm tall, all tool carved in the 'Yorkshire Critters' tradition from a solid block of oak in Tom's typically rustic style with a signature gnome carving to the rear of the plinth section which has a leather base. We've photographed it next to a Mouseman 10" Table Lamp so that clients can put it's size into context.
Superb condition and colour, cleaned and re-waxed in our workshop, just the expected minor evidence of natural wood splitting in the oak.
A top collector's piece.
Thomas whittaker (1910 -1991) lived and worked in York and later in Littlebeck, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. His trademark gnome is carved onto most of his post war work and was inspired by a German jewish refugee he met shortly before the outbreak of war who was judging a piece he had entered into the North of England Craftsmen's Exhibition in Newcastle. He was asked to indenify the piece in some way and the judge suggested the 'german oak spirit' the legend being that a gnome is born each time an acorn germinates and will guard that tree throughout its life. His work is now highly regarded and nearly as well known as Robert Thompson's. His business ceased on his death and his former home and workshop is now a private residence. For those interested in learning more about his life and work i attach a link to a British Pathe newsreel from 1961. Gnomeman Thomas Whittaker
Size: 13.5(w) x 13(d) x 37.5(h)cm
Please contact us for pricing.
Stock ref: DS2719
Circa 1960s/70s
An excellent example of Tom Whittaker's rustic craftsmanship, this traditional oak Sideboard is adzed and panelled all over and features three cupboards enclosed by panelled doors,each above a drawer, one lined and carved linen fold uprights. His trademark gnome carved is intricately to the upper front edge. Wonderfully clean interior and complimented by tradiobnal wrought iron fittings.
Excellent condition and colour.
Thomas whittaker (1910 -1991) lived and worked in York and later in Littlebeck, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. His trademark gnome is carved onto most of his post war work and was inspired by a German jewish refugee he met shortly before the outbreak of war who was judging a piece he had entered into the North of England Craftsmen's Exhibition in Newcastle. He was asked to indenify the piece in some way and the judge suggested the 'german oak spirit', the legend being that a gnome is born each time an acorn germinates and will guard that tree throughout its life. His work is now highly regarded and nearly as well known as Robert Thompson's. His business ceased on his death and his former home and workshop is now a private residence. For those interested in learning more about his life and work i attach a link to a British Pathe newsreel from 1961. Gnomeman Thomas Whittaker
Size: 155(w) x 44(d) x 86(h)cm
£ 2,225, previously £ 2,445
Stock ref: DS2643
Circa 1960s/70s
An excellent example of Tom Whittaker's rustic craftsmanship, this traditional oak spinning chair features a shaped and adzed back with an inset yorkshire / tudor rose. Peg jointed to a single plank adzed seat, supporte on three tapered and chamfered legs, his trademark gnome carved intricately to the upper edge of rear back.
Super rich deep colour, the pegged rear back rest and legs are solid with no loose joints, the two front legs having recently been reset, wedged and re-glued.
Thomas whittaker (1910 -1991) lived and worked in York and later in Littlebeck, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. His trademark gnome is carved onto most of his post war work and was inspired by a German jewish refugee he met shortly before the outbreak of war who was judging a piece he had entered into the North of England Craftsmen's Exhibition in Newcastle. He was asked to indenify the piece in some way and the judge suggested the 'german oak spirit', the legend being that a gnome is born each time an acorn germinates and will guard that tree throughout its life. His work is now highly regarded and nearly as well known as Robert Thompson's. His business ceased on his death and his former home and workshop is now a private residence. For those interested in learning more about his life and work i attach a link to a British Pathe newsreel from 1961. Gnomeman Thomas Whittaker
Size: 37(w) x 60(d) x 93.5(h)cm
£ 445
Stock ref: DS2653
Circa 1960s
A superbly made solid oak 4' wide Double Wardrobe, a fine example of Thomas Whittaker's rustic artisan craftsmanship. Adzed panelled and pegged all over with a wooden hanging rail within. Complimented by tradional wrought iron fittings and his trademark gnome carved intricately to the upper front corner edge.
Superb conditon and colour.
Excellent provenance, in use within the Whittaker family home in Littlebeck, inherited and in use until very recently at his daughter Faith's home.
Thomas whittaker (1910 -1991) lived and worked in York and later in Littlebeck, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. His trademark gnome is carved onto most of his post war work and was inspired by a German jewish refugee he met shortly before the outbreak of war who was judging a piece he had entered into the North of England Craftsmen's Exhibition in Newcastle. He was asked to indenify the piece in some way and the judge suggested the 'german oak spirit' the legend being that a gnome is born each time an acorn germinates and will guard that tree throughout its life. His work is now highly regarded and nearly as well known as Robert Thompson's. His business ceased on his death and his former home and workshop is now a private residence. For those interested in learning more about his life and work i attach a link to a British Pathe newsreel from 1961. Gnomeman Thomas Whittaker
Size: 121.5(w) x 56(d) x 181.5(h)cm
£ 2,995, originally £ 3,495
Stock ref: DS2015
Circa 1960s
A superb example of Tom Whittaker's artisan craftsmanship. The Yorkshire oak dresser features a detachable, adzed, three tier plate rack, with carved cornice over the top and shaped sides. The lower section also features extensive adzing, is of rectangular shape and comprises three oak panelled cupboards with an internal shelf, intersected with carved linen fold panels and three drawers below each cupboard door. It stands on shaped and waisted sides with sledge feet and a carved undulating cross stretcher which is pegged in the traditional manner. Traditional wrought iron fittings and his trademark gnome carved to the front right corner of the upper rack.
Cleaned and rewaxed in our workshop it presents in superb condition internally and externally. The interior cupboard shelves have been protected by lining paper from new.
Thomas whittaker (1910 -1991) lived and worked in Littlebeck, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. His trademark gnome is carved onto all his work and was inspired by the legend that a gnome is born each time an acorn germinates and will guard that tree throughout its life. His work is now nearly as well known as Robert Thompson's. His business ceased on his death and his former home and workshop is now a private residence. For those interested in learning more about his life and work i attach a link to a British Pathe newsreel from 1961. Gnomeman Thomas Whittaker
Size: 137(w) x 40(d) x 184.5(h)cm
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Stock ref: DS2641
Circa 1960s
An excellent example of Tom Whittaker's traditional rustic craftsmanship, this traditional oak occasional / coffee table features a circular adzed top with wonderfully detailed guilloche banding. The top supported on a carved pedestal leg and four crossed feet. Tom's distinctive gnome signature is carved to the lower section of the pedestal leg.
Excellent condition with tight leg joints and a rich deep colour, cleaned and re-waxed in our workshop.
Thomas whittaker (1910 -1991) lived and worked in York and later in Littlebeck, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. His trademark gnome is carved onto most of his post war work and was inspired by a German jewish refugee he met shortly before the outbreak of war who was judging a piece he had entered into the North of England Craftsmen's Exhibition in Newcastle. He was asked to indenify the piece in some way and the judge suggested the 'german oak spirit' the legend being that a gnome is born each time an acorn germinates and will guard that tree throughout its life. His work is now highly regarded and nearly as well known as Robert Thompson's. His business ceased on his death and his former home and workshop is now a private residence. For those interested in learning more about his life and work i attach a link to a British Pathe newsreel from 1961. Gnomeman Thomas Whittaker
Size: 49.5(dia) x 46(h)cm
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Stock ref: DS2639
Circa 1960s
An excellent fully adzed and panelled solid oak small Storage Box by Thomas 'Gnomeman' Whittaker of Littlebeck. near Whitby. Of rectangular panelled form with a hinged lid standing on four legs, a tudor rose carved into the centre of the lid and his trademark gnome cared prominently to one upper corner.
Excellent original condition and colour, a more recent magnetic catch attached by the original owner.
Size: 63.5(w) x 38(d) x 56(h)cm
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Stock ref: DS2449
Circa 1950s
Size: 46.5(w) x 25.5(d) x 63(h)cm
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Stock ref: DS2321
Circa 1960s/70s
A superb example of Tom Whittaker's traditional rustic craftsmanship, this traditional oak three legged Cow Stool features a circular adzed seat inset centrally witha handcarved Tudor rose, supported on three carved and splayed legs with visible wedgeed joints through the seat. Tom's distinctive gnome signature is carved to the lower section of one leg.
Superb condition with tight leg joints and a rich deep colour.
Thomas whittaker (1910 -1991) lived and worked in York and later in Littlebeck, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. His trademark gnome is carved onto most of his post war work and was inspired by a German jewish refugee he met shortly before the outbreak of war who was judging a piece he had entered into the North of England Craftsmen's Exhibition in Newcastle. He was asked to indenify the piece in some way and the judge suggested the 'german oak spirit' the legend being that a gnome is born each time an acorn germinates and will guard that tree throughout its life. His work is now highly regarded and nearly as well known as Robert Thompson's. His business ceased on his death and his former home and workshop is now a private residence. For those interested in learning more about his life and work i attach a link to a British Pathe newsreel from 1961. Gnomeman Thomas Whittaker
Size: 38( seat dia) x 43.2 (h)cm
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