The amount of adzing has been reduced over the years and since the late 70s only the quadrant sides. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from robert thompson at the discogs marketplace. Solid oak book or cd storage trough gs110 put your books or cds in our hand. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover roberts connections and jobs at similar companies. Robert thompson mouseman solid carved oak nut bowl dish kilburn yorkshire. Browse todays selected robert thompson mouseman for sale, best offer and auction. A carved oak book trough by robert thompson mouseman of kilburn yorkshire, with lightly adzed gradient sides the left hand having a carved mouse running. Mouseman furniture antique valuations and advice mark. Although robert himself died in 1955, robert thompson craftsmen ltd is still in business in kilburn, producing fine english furniture of all styles. Mouseman visitor centre kilburn 2020 all you need to.
A robert mouseman thompson carved oak statue of mary stepping on. This is the most comprehensive guide to mouseman furniture and where it may be found throughout the uk. New in and available now, a 1930s early breadboard and book trough and a. See more ideas about robert thompson, carving and north yorkshire. Mouseman robert thompson kilburn solid english oak tray. The workshop of robert thompson, known as the mouseman for the signature mouse carved into each piece of oak furniture, is based in north yorkshire. One of my favourite furniture makers is the mouseman richard thompson who was born in kilburn, yorkshire, england on the 7th may 1876. Patricia lennon and david joy, mouseman, the legacy of robert thompson of kilburn, great northern books, 2008. Robert mouseman thompson hand carved oak ashtray with mouse motif by the english arts and crafts movement craftsman 1920s fullervintageuk 5 out of 5 stars. With a combination of clean and elegant lines, superb construction quality and a very popular light oak colour, it is clear to see why there is so much demand for mouseman furniture. Please take a look at these robert mouseman thompson antique bookcases on sale, from english antique dealers. So we got on the internet and starting doing research on the mouseman to see.
Sold mouseman 1 an arts and crafts oak reading reclining armchair of generous proportions by robert thompson mouseman. Late century oak book trough by robert mousey thompson of kilburn. A lovely hand carved robert thompson mouseman the best example of the mouseman robert thompsons small ashtray pintray i have seen with lovely long tail and a truly great colour. On the rear is a silver plaque engraved in memory of vice president w. Mighty mouseman collection at hansons antique collecting.
His pieces are characterised by a small carved mouse signature. Mouseman and robert thompsons are registered trademarks of. Mighty mouseman collection at hansons july 28, 2015 admin 0 comments auction news, auctions, furniture hansons next decorative arts auction in october will feature a collection of robert mouseman thompson items, including a rare pair of bookends, a. Put your favourite books or cds in our hand carved trough, sit back and enjoy a good. Robert mouseman thompson oak book stand c 1947 a rare mouseman oak book stand lecturn dated 1947 with a carved crest to the front that reads the publicity club of leeds and the advertising association, with the latin motto pro rege et lege. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is an updated and expanded edition of patricia lennons book on the mouseman first published by great northern books in 2000. Mouseman oak book trough by thompson diy furniture. This title deals with the life and work of robert thompson of kilburn, the early 20th century craftsman of fine oak furniture marked with a handcarved mouse. Under the scheme, a range of native broadleaved species will be planted. All royalties from the new mouseman book will be donated to a new robert thompsons craftsmen treeplanting scheme administered through the yorkshire dales millennium trust ydmt. See more ideas about thompson, robert thompson, carving.
We hope you enjoy our range of naturally seasoned english oak furniture and gifts. Robert thompsons is helping to create the forests of the future in yorkshire. Robert mouseman thompson book trough, england, circa 1980. If you love beautiful, handmade wooden furniture thats also highly collectible, you should investigate robert thompsons mouseman furniture. Robert mouseman thompson antique bookcases antiques atlas.
Lavishly illustrated with previously unpublished images. The definitive book on robert thompson and his work. Browse todays selected mouseman for sale, best offer and auction. Story of robert thompson and the church mouse 4th revised edition by thompson, james isbn. Late 20th century oak book trough by robert mousey thompson of kilburn. Robert mouseman thompson 7 may 1876 8 december 1955 was a british furniture maker.
View robert thompsons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Available with a personalised bookplate signed by ian thompson cartwright. Robert mouseman thompson oak book stand c1947 antiques. The bookstand will insert in the left or righthand side of the arm and connects at the base of the chair. Furniture about me my materials my workshop commissioning contact me furniture. Robert thompsons craftsmen manufacture the finest quality english oak furniture in the uk. We look forward to showing you our master craftsmen in action when you visit the north yorkshire moors to see robert thompsons legacy firsthand. Buy robert mouseman thompson and get the best deals. Robert mouseman thompson 1876 1955 was an english furniture maker based in kilburn, north yorkshire he established a business making yorkshire oak furniture around 1919 after teaching himself to use traditional tools and experimented with ideas based on.
Robert mousey thompson 18761955 was an english craftsman inspired by the british vernacular tradition. Rob thomson furniture welcome to rob thomson furniture and bespoke carpentry. Solid oak book\cd storage trough gs110 robert thompsons. He taught himself to use traditional tools and by 1919 he was experimenting with his own ideas for producing furniture based on the english styles of the 17. It is claimed that the mouse motif came about accidentally in 1919 following a conversation about being as poor as a church mouse, which took place between. Robert mouseman thompson earlier adzed oak book trough. Robert mouseman thompson, a pair of adzed oak book troughs or bookstands, each with arched sides, planked backs and bases, each 20 cm high, 45. The legacy of robert thompson of kilburn only 1 left in stock. Robert thompson, known as the mouseman, of kilburn, north yorkshire 18761955 is widely regarded as having been one of this countrys finest craftsmen of hand carved, traditional oak furniture. The amount of adzing has been reduced over the years and since the late 70s only the quadrant sides have been adzed. He lived in kilburn, north yorkshire, where he set up a business manufacturing oak furniture, which featured a carved mouse on almost every piece. Each item, from a small ashtray or cheeseboard to a large dining table or sideboard is handmade from airdried, fumed, seasoned english oak in yorkshire by one of the master craftsmen of robert thompson. This fine mouseman book trough is available to buy now online.
Genuine oak carved mouseman book ends shelf trough robert mousey thompson. I discovered robert the mouseman thompson quite by accident. Prices for robert mouseman thompson furniture have, in fact, never been higher. All of the pieces are individually commissioned and handmade using exacting standards that employ the same dedication and level of craftsmanship as when the company was founded in 1876. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Ds2066 circa late 1940s50s a superb example of an early mouseman book trough, extensively adzed to all visible surfaces including the rear. One of our customers, a young doctor and his wife, bought a piece of furniture from the arts and crafts movement and asked us to keep on the lookout for any furniture made by this robert the mouseman thompson, also known as the mouseman of kilburn.
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