Displaying items by tag: Yorkshire School
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.
£ 355 Set of 4
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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