A ROBERT 'MOUSEMAN' THOMPSON OAK MONK'S CHAIR, C1930 the arm bow carved with two monks or saints' heads, leather seat, 79cm h, carved mouse 'signature' The Monk's chair was originally designed for the Library of Ampleforth College in the 1920s. Early examplesm such as the present lot are carved with two monks or saints heads ++We understand that this chair has always accompanied the desk in the preceding lot and like it, has never been previously offered for sale. In well used but sound, complete and original condition. Not repolished
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1930's Robert ``Mouseman`` Thompson oak chest of drawers, with gallery back, the overhanging top, above two short and two long graduating drawers, tooled handles, on four octagonal and block feet, with recessed carved mouse signature, adzed finish, 95cm wide, 48cm deep, 77cm high. private collection of “Mouseman” furniture, the pieces passed down from the vendors Grandfather Harold Stead. The collection was formed from a friendship between Harold Stead and Robert Thompson. Harold Stead decided in the 1930’s to begin the restoration of The Manor House in Lower Wyke, near Bradford, by the late 1930’s restoration was completed, one of the rooms had oak panelling and through knowing cabinet makers H P Jackson and Robert Thompson the decision was made to use the “Mouseman” to fill the Manor. All the pieces in this auction were personally worked on by Robert Thompson himself, originally the collection of furniture was larger but owing to Harold Stead retiring and downsizing a large portion of the collection was sold, these nine pieces being the last of the collection.
1930's Robert ``Mouseman`` Thompson oak dressing table, the overhanging top with tail carved corners, above a series of four frieze drawers, tooled handles, scorn and leaf carved spandrels, on four carved legs and block feet, with carved mouse signature to one leg, adzed finish, 104cm wide, 58cm deep., 74cm high private collection of “Mouseman” furniture, the pieces passed down from the vendors Grandfather Harold Stead. The collection was formed from a friendship between Harold Stead and Robert Thompson. Harold Stead decided in the 1930’s to begin the restoration of The Manor House in Lower Wyke, near Bradford, by the late 1930’s restoration was completed, one of the rooms had oak panelling and through knowing cabinet makers H P Jackson and Robert Thompson the decision was made to use the “Mouseman” to fill the Manor. All the pieces in this auction were personally worked on by Robert Thompson himself, originally the collection of furniture was larger but owing to Harold Stead retiring and downsizing a large portion of the collection was sold, these nine pieces being the last of the collection.
1930's Robert ``Mouseman`` Thompson oak chair, the cross splat back with a carved squirrel recessed motif, drop in seat above caved legs, carved mouse signature, adzed finish, united by stretchers. private collection of “Mouseman” furniture, the pieces passed down from the vendors Grandfather Harold Stead. The collection was formed from a friendship between Harold Stead and Robert Thompson. Harold Stead decided in the 1930’s to begin the restoration of The Manor House in Lower Wyke, near Bradford, by the late 1930’s restoration was completed, one of the rooms had oak panelling and through knowing cabinet makers H P Jackson and Robert Thompson the decision was made to use the “Mouseman” to fill the Manor. All the pieces in this auction were personally worked on by Robert Thompson himself, originally the collection of furniture was larger but owing to Harold Stead retiring and downsizing a large portion of the collection was sold, these nine pieces being the last of the collection.
1930's Robert ``Mouseman`` Thompson oak chair, the cross splat back with a carved knights head recessed motif, drop in seat above caved legs, carved mouse signature, adzed finish, united by stretchers. private collection of “Mouseman” furniture, the pieces passed down from the vendors Grandfather Harold Stead. The collection was formed from a friendship between Harold Stead and Robert Thompson. Harold Stead decided in the 1930’s to begin the restoration of The Manor House in Lower Wyke, near Bradford, by the late 1930’s restoration was completed, one of the rooms had oak panelling and through knowing cabinet makers H P Jackson and Robert Thompson the decision was made to use the “Mouseman” to fill the Manor. All the pieces in this auction were personally worked on by Robert Thompson himself, originally the collection of furniture was larger but owing to Harold Stead retiring and downsizing a large portion of the collection was sold, these nine pieces being the last of the collection.
1930's Robert ``Mouseman`` Thompson panelled oak wardrobe, with a concave cornice top above two doors opening to reveal a rail and single drawer, hand wrought hinges and latch, with apron frieze to the bottom rail, on four block feet, with recessed carved mouse signature, adzed finish, 132cm wide, 60cm deep, 183cm high. private collection of “Mouseman” furniture, the pieces passed down from the vendors Grandfather Harold Stead. The collection was formed from a friendship between Harold Stead and Robert Thompson. Harold Stead decided in the 1930’s to begin the restoration of The Manor House in Lower Wyke, near Bradford, by the late 1930’s restoration was completed, one of the rooms had oak panelling and through knowing cabinet makers H P Jackson and Robert Thompson the decision was made to use the “Mouseman” to fill the Manor. All the pieces in this auction were personally worked on by Robert Thompson himself, originally the collection of furniture was larger but owing to Harold Stead retiring and downsizing a large portion of the collection was sold, these nine pieces being the last of the collection.
1930's Robert ``Mouseman`` Thompson oak single bed, the thumb moulded top rail held by block carved supports, carved mouse signature, adzed finish, 91cm wide, 210cm long, 113cm high private collection of “Mouseman” furniture, the pieces passed down from the vendors Grandfather Harold Stead. The collection was formed from a friendship between Harold Stead and Robert Thompson. Harold Stead decided in the 1930’s to begin the restoration of The Manor House in Lower Wyke, near Bradford, by the late 1930’s restoration was completed, one of the rooms had oak panelling and through knowing cabinet makers H P Jackson and Robert Thompson the decision was made to use the “Mouseman” to fill the Manor. All the pieces in this auction were personally worked on by Robert Thompson himself, originally the collection of furniture was larger but owing to Harold Stead retiring and downsizing a large portion of the collection was sold, these nine pieces being the last of the collection.
1930's Robert ``Mouseman`` Thompson oak chest of drawers, with gallery back, the overhanging top, above two short and two long graduating drawers, tooled handles, on four octagonal and block feet, with recessed carved mouse signature, adzed finish, 95cm wide, 48cm deep, 77cm high private collection of “Mouseman” furniture, the pieces passed down from the vendors Grandfather Harold Stead. The collection was formed from a friendship between Harold Stead and Robert Thompson. Harold Stead decided in the 1930’s to begin the restoration of The Manor House in Lower Wyke, near Bradford, by the late 1930’s restoration was completed, one of the rooms had oak panelling and through knowing cabinet makers H P Jackson and Robert Thompson the decision was made to use the “Mouseman” to fill the Manor. All the pieces in this auction were personally worked on by Robert Thompson himself, originally the collection of furniture was larger but owing to Harold Stead retiring and downsizing a large portion of the collection was sold, these nine pieces being the last of the collection.
1930's Robert ``Mouseman`` Thompson oak single bed, the thumb moulded top rail held by block carved supports, recessed carved mouse signature, adzed finish, 91cm wide, 210cm long, 113cm high private collection of “Mouseman” furniture, the pieces passed down from the vendors Grandfather Harold Stead. The collection was formed from a friendship between Harold Stead and Robert Thompson. Harold Stead decided in the 1930’s to begin the restoration of The Manor House in Lower Wyke, near Bradford, by the late 1930’s restoration was completed, one of the rooms had oak panelling and through knowing cabinet makers H P Jackson and Robert Thompson the decision was made to use the “Mouseman” to fill the Manor. All the pieces in this auction were personally worked on by Robert Thompson himself, originally the collection of furniture was larger but owing to Harold Stead retiring and downsizing a large portion of the collection was sold, these nine pieces being the last of the collection.
1930's Robert ``Mouseman`` Thompson oak side table, the overhanging top with tail carved corners, above a single frieze drawer, tooled handle, on four carved legs and block feet, with carved mouse signature to one leg, adzed finish, 67cm wide, 42.5cm deep, 63cm high private collection of “Mouseman” furniture, the pieces passed down from the vendors Grandfather Harold Stead. The collection was formed from a friendship between Harold Stead and Robert Thompson. Harold Stead decided in the 1930’s to begin the restoration of The Manor House in Lower Wyke, near Bradford, by the late 1930’s restoration was completed, one of the rooms had oak panelling and through knowing cabinet makers H P Jackson and Robert Thompson the decision was made to use the “Mouseman” to fill the Manor. All the pieces in this auction were personally worked on by Robert Thompson himself, originally the collection of furniture was larger but owing to Harold Stead retiring and downsizing a large portion of the collection was sold, these nine pieces being the last of the collection.
ROBERT THOMPSON OF KILBURN AN EARLY SET OF SEVEN MOUSEMAN OAK DINING CHAIRS c.1930's/40's Each with burr panel back and leather seat, raised on faceted baluster legs, joined by a square of stretchers, each with carved mouse signature; together with a Mouseman oak carver chair, with panel back carved with a ship and leather seat, raised on faceted baluster legs joined by stretchers, carved mouse signature. (8) Note: The positioning of the rush rail between the front legs is a feature of early Thompson chair designs.
A 1930's Robert ''Mouseman'' Thompson Panelled Oak Chest of Drawers, the rectangular overhanging top above four graduating drawers, the fronts heavily relief carved with strapwork surrounded by chip carving, turned and carved knob handles, on four block feet, with carved mouse signature, 70cm by 55cm, 75cm high (wonderful colour)
A 1930's Robert ''Mouseman'' Thompson Panelled Burr Oak Floor Standing Corner Cupboard, with open upper section, carved with the initial G and recessed mouse motif to each corner, fitted with two adjustable shelves, the lower section with single door opening to reveal two adjustable shelves, hand beaten wrought-iron hinges and lock plate, 78cm by 41cm, 194cm high

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