robert thompson mouseman

An Oak cross, and other important items. According to James Herriot’s Yorkshire, Robert Thompson was working as a wheelwright when Father Nevill commissioned him to make a cross, along with a few other items. The Priest was so taken by what the man delivered that he advised him to specialize in Oak furniture. While the famous woodworker’s history may be more involved that Herriot suggests, this commission proved influential for young Robert, and it appears that he held great store by Father…

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A very special example of a Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson mouse - this one nodded in it's hole! Carved on a section of oak panelling made for Grattans' boardroom in 1934, the mouse is on a pivot and nods up and down when touched. Sold by Tennants in 2009

A lovely mouse on a Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson Monk's Chair

A lovely and rare 1930’s Robert Mouseman Thompson Burr Oak Dished Stool, with oval shaped saddle top which has heavy burr figuring standing on four octagonal splayed legs, one with a carved mouse signature Height: 40cms Length: 60cms Width: 44cms Depth: 6cms Condition: wonderful deep colour SOLD

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Robert "Mouseman" Thompson was known for carving a little mouse onto banisters, furniture and other woodworks from his studio. His son, Ian carries on the tradition.

An unusual turned and carved shallow Plate with carved signature mouse in low relief to back Good colour and unused condition Circa: 1970/80 Diameter: 20cm Height: 1.6cm Price: SOLD Reference No. PSI84