Displaying items by tag: Yorkshire School

Stock ref: DS2708

Circa 1930s/40s

A most interesting unmarked piece, almost certainly made 'out of hours' by a Mouseman craftsman for their own family use. This was quite common and allowed  in Roberts lifetime.  This oak bedside / side cabinet has been constructed using top quality burr oak panels, adzed and pinned in the manner that the craftsmen were taught at Robert Thompson's, even the inner backs are adzed.  The only aspect of the piece that concerns us a little is that in our opinion the top may not be  original to the piece, the fastening used to secure it looks somewhat crude and out of keeping with the jointing used elsewhere  on the piece.

Nevertheless it's a lovely piece with a rich depth of aged  and fumed colour.

Size: 37.5(w) x 36(d) x 65.5(h)

£ 995

Stock ref: DS2662

Circa 2000

An excellent solid oak  small picture / large photo frame from the ex Mouseman craftsman Roger Howard of Fulford, York. The frame is adzed and carved to the lower centre  with his signature viking helmet. Fitting hooks to the rear for hanging in portrait or landscape. Maximum picture/photo size 8" x 10".

Excellent condition.

Size: 27(w) x 32(h) x 1.8(d)cm. 

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Stock ref: DS2661

Circa 2000s

An excellent solid oak Door Wedge from the ex Mouseman craftsman Roger Howard of Fulford, York carved to the top with his signature viking helmet.

Display use only so no marks or faults.

Size: 15.7(w) x 6.5(d) x 2.8(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2401

Circa 1990s

An unusual and rare to market solid oak Chopping  / Bread Board, by Peter Pearson whose workshop and retail showroom was in The Shambles, York, prior to his sudden death at his workshop, aged just 42.

Kidney shaped with adzed tooling to the upper surface and a carved tudor rose in relief. Excellent condition and colour, display use only. 

Size:  39(w) x 24(d) x 2(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS2344

Circa 1980s / 90s

A very rare and ususual large Yorkshire Citters Oak Ashtray, in excellent condition and beautifully carved with a signature neolithic / bronze age labyrinth in low relief, images of which an archaeologist client advises are  to be found in the North Yorkshire area.  Excellent condition, display use only, finished in a deeper fumed colour, leather lined base.

We have not seen  an example of this craftsman's signature previously but our current belief is that it is most likely one of the former Acorn Industries (Alan 'Acornman' Grainger) craftsmen's solo work. 

If anyone out there can confirm any further details we will gladly give the correct attribution.

A superb collector's piece, sourced from a single owner collection of Yorkshire Critters ashtrays.

Size: 12.8(w) x 7.4(d) x 2.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2345

Circa 1970s / 80s

A very rare excellent Yorkshire Citters Oak Ashtray, beautifully carved with a signature Ivy Leaf in low relief.  Excellent condition, display use only, finished in a deeper fumed colour.

We have seen  and sold examples of this craftsmans work previously, see our sold archive  stock ref: DS1322, Coffee Table. Whilst the craftsman's identity still remains unconfirmed, our current belief is that it is most likely one of the former Acorn Industries (Alan 'Acornman' Grainger) craftsmen's solo work. 

If anyone out there can confirm any further details we will gladly give the correct attribution.

Sourced from a single owner collection of Yorkshire Critters ashtrays.

Size: 11.2(w) x 7.7(d) x 2.3(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2270B

Circa 1970s

An excellent solid oak refectory style Dining Table by the ex Mouseman and Sid Pollard craftsman Brian Haw. Of rectangular form with a 4 plank adzed top, supported on two twin baluster carved legs and sledge feet, joined by a low stretcher. 

Excellent well looked after condition with no stains, scratches or splitting plank joints, warm medium oak finish.

Available on its own or as part of a full dining set, together with the matching set of 4 Dining Chairs (see stock ref: DS2270A)

Made by ex mouseman craftsman Brian Haw whilst working with Sid Pollard, for his own personal family use and comes to market from his family estate, together with other personal pieces. The Haw family had a 90 year unbroken  connection to Robert Thompson's with Brian's father Len Haw starting work in 1920 as one of Robert's very eariest craftsmen. Brian and his brother John followed him into Robert Thompson's on leaving school in 1960. John Haw retired in 2010 after 50 years service, Brian left in 1970 and worked with Sid Pollard prior to his death. 

Size: 137(l) x 75(w) x 75(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2270A

Circa 1970s

An excellent set of 4 solid oak Dining Chairs by the ex Mouseman and Sid Pollard craftsman Brian Haw. Of typical form with 3 panelled backs, the seats with original beige treated leather upholstery held in place with upholstery pins. Standing on four carved legs joined by stretchers, the front stretcher between the front legs in line with early Mouseman construction.

Excellent well looked after condition with no loose joints or damage, warm medium oak finish.

Update 1/12/20. The matching 4'6" refectory style Dining Table (see stock ref: DS2270B) has now been sold.

Made by ex mouseman craftsman Brian Haw whilst working with Sid Pollard, for his own personal family use and comes to market from his family estate, together with other personal pieces. The Haw family had a 90 year unbroken  connection to Robert Thompson's with Brian's father Len Haw starting work in 1920 as one of Robert's very eariest craftsmen. Brian and his brother John followed him into Robert Thompson's on leaving school in 1960. John Haw retired in 2010 after 50 years service, Brian left in 1970 and worked with Sid Pollard prior to his death. 

Size: 43(w) x 45(d) x 85(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2267

Circa 1970s

An excellent matched pair of English oak  Bedside Cabinets by the ex Mouseman craftsman Brian Haw. Of typical form with an upper drawer and panelled cupboard below with tradional wrought iron fittings. Panelled sides and rear.  One with a door hung on the right, the other on the left.

Wonderful well looked after condition, in a lighter honey oak finish.

This piece has been made by ex mouseman craftsman Brian Haw whilst working with Sid Pollard, for his own personal family use and comes to market from his family estate, together with other personal pieces. The Haw family had a 90 year unbroken  connection to Robert Thompson's with Brian's father Len Haw starting work in 1920 as one of Robert's very eariest craftsmen. Brian and his brother John followed him into Robert Thompson's on leaving school in 1960. John Haw retired in 2010 after 50 years service, Brian left in 1970 and worked with Sid Pollard prior to his death. 

Size: 51(w) x 40.5(d) x 61(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS2223

Circa 1970s

A wonderfully coloured and patinated solid oak Coffee table by ex mouseman craftsman 'Labradorman' Richard (Doug) Collinson.  It's a substantial piece with a 4'2" long, 3 plank adzed top, supported on four carved legs joined by an under-shelf. Richards trademark labrador is carved in high relief to one lower leg.

Excellent rich fumed and aged colour, lovely condition following a careful clean and re-polish. There are some original resin infills to some natiral surface knots / burrs.

The only repair we can see is a small wood splinter on one edge which has been reglued into place historically, shown in the image gallery below.

Great value,  a similarly designed and sized 4' Coffee Table by Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson is currently £ 2,660 new.

Size: 127(w) x 50(d) x 45(h)cm

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