20th Century Design - 19 June

20TH CENTURY DESIGN SATURDAY 19 JUNE 2021

Tennants is the UK’s largest family-owned fine art auctioneers, with a well-deserved reputation for delivering unrivalled service and results.

Twenty-seven specialist departments offer an outstanding range of depth and expertise that, combined with the company’s strong traditional values and a personal approach, have won Tennants widespread respect in the international marketplace.

Each year Tennants holds over 80 auctions and handles in excess of 40,000 lots covering all major disciplines, making it one of the UK’s busiest salerooms.

20TH CENTURY DESIGN DEPARTMENT Encompassing studio pottery, ceramics, glass, metalwork, sculpture, furniture and furnishings from all the major design movements in the applied arts from 1860 to the present day. Periods of collecting include Arts & Crafts, Aesthetic Movement, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modernist, Post-War Design and Contemporary Design amongst others, through designers such as William Morris, Martin Brothers, William Moorcroft, Christopher Dresser, Liberty & Co, Lucie Rie, William De Morgan, Ferdinand Preiss, René Lalique, Émile Gallé, Archibald Knox and the Cotswold School.

Mouseman and the Yorkshire Critters Tennants is widely regarded as the leading auction house in the Arts & Crafts oak furniture and furnishings of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson.

In 2016 Tennants staged the first ever exhibition of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson outside Kilburn in conjunction with his descendants. The Yorkshire Critters comprise over forty furniture makers working in the tradition of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, many of whom trained in his Kilburn workshop. Increasingly popular, the most well-known of them include Stan ‘Woodpeckerman’ Dodds, Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson and Colin ‘Beaverman’ Almack Numerous important private collections of Mouseman have been sold at Tennants over the years, including the Library from Leeds Girls’ High School, the Boardroom from Grattans in Bradford, and the contents of St Hilda’s Priory in Whitby.

YOUR SPECIALIST Diane Sinnott is both the specialist in charge of the 20th Century Design Department and an experienced General Valuer. Since joining Tennants in 2002, Diane has been responsible for a number of high-profile sales, including the Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Library at Leeds Girls’ High School, the Michael Webb Collection of Studio Ceramics, and the G. Kenneth Whitehead Deer Collection. Diane is considered to be one of the country’s most knowledgeable Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson and Yorkshire Critters specialists.

Diane began working in the auction business in 1996 having graduated from the Southampton Institute with a BA (Hons) in Fine Arts Valuation. She is a qualified Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in Chattels, and regularly gives talks on Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson and 20th Century Design. Diane has a particular interest and expertise in Arts & Crafts oak furniture, and is a member of the Decorative Arts Society, the Craft Potters Association, and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

Diane Sinnott BA (Hons) MRICS

20TH CENTURY DESIGN SATURDAY 19 JUNE 2021 AT 9.30AM

AUCTION The Auction Centre, Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SG

VIEWING Wednesday 16 June 10.00am to 4.00pm Thursday 17 June 10.00am to 4.00pm Friday 18 June 10.00am to 5.00pm Morning of Sale from 8.00am Live bidding is available on this sale by registering at www.tennants.co.uk All lots illustrated online at www.tennants.co.uk

CONTACT Telephone: 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk www.tennants.co.uk

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Walter Moorcroft (1917-2002): A Leaf and Grape Pattern Vase, impressed factory marks and blue painted monogram, 15.5cm high; and An Anemone Pattern Bowl, under a flambé glaze, impressed factory marks and four blue dots, 8cm diameter (2)

A Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian Pottery Three 6” Tile Panel, designed by C.F.A Voysey, c.1900, decorated with fish, green glazed, in an oak frame

£70-100

A Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Poplar Trees and Elves and Bell Branch Imperial Bowl, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, printed and painted in colours, printed gilt Portland vase factory mark, painted Z4968, 23cm diameter

£600-800

Eliza Simmance (working 1873-1928): A Pair of Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Vases, decorated with incised repeating patterns and beading, on a buff ground with white scrolls, impressed factory mark, incised ES and 723, 26cm high

£80-120

William Moorcroft (1872-1945) for James Macintyre & Co Ltd: A Florian Ware Butterfly Pattern Vase, in tones of blue, brown printed Macintyre factory mark, green painted W.M des, painted M713, 25cm high

£300-500

A Doulton Lambeth Salt Glazed Stoneware Jug, by Emily J Edwards, decorated with repeating incised leaves, impressed factory mark and dated 1873, incised artist’s marks, 30cm high

£60-90

Christopher Dresser (Scottish, 1834-1904) for Linthorpe Pottery: A Tray, decorated with water lilies, impressed HT (Henry Tooth) LINTHORPE Chr Dresser and 441, 34cm by 27cm

£150-200

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£150-200

1005 A Royal Doulton Flambé Vase, decorated with a cottage reflecting in a stream, printed factory marks and signed NOKE, incised 7788, 19.5cm high

1002 (detail)

£150-200

A Pair of Linthorpe Pottery Vases, shape 2219, decorated by Clara Pringle with daisies in a mustard glaze, impressed factory marks LINTHORPE 2219, painted C.P, 35cm high

1004

£60-90

A Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian Pottery Dust Pressed Tile, attributed to Edmund Kent, c.1910, decorated with a galleon, unmarked, 30.5cm by 15.5cm in an oak frame

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£200-300

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From the Fish and Leaf series, this design was shown at the 1901 Glasgow Exhibition.

1010 George Cartlidge (1868-1961) for Sampson Hancock & Sons: A Morris Ware Bowl, No. C-77-1, decorated with purple flowers and green foliage, with painted and printed marks, 32cm diameter

£100-150

1011 A Thomas Forester & Sons Ltd Pottery Baluster Vase, painted with white flowers, printed factory marks, 32cm high

£100-150

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1012  Duncan Ross (b.1943): A Burnished Terra-sigillata Vessel, with resist and inlay decoration, incised mark (1989-2001), 30cm high Purchased 7th August 1990 Craft Centre & Design Gallery, City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AB.

£300-500

1013  Alan Caiger-Smith (1930-2020): A Large Tin Glazed Earthenware Teapot, with rust brushwork, painted potter’s mark and date code 1962, 27cm high; and A Stoneware Bowl, by Julie Beaumont, impressed seal, 33.5cm diameter (2)

£250-350

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1014  Suzy Cree (b.1952): An Earthenware Jug, incised decoration, pale green glaze, impressed potter’s seal mark, 28.5cm high; and An Earthenware Dish, incised decoration, pale yellow glaze, impressed potter’s seal mark, 22.5cm diameter (2)

£60-80

A Studio Pottery Slab-Built Vase, yellow and blue on a course terracotta texture, unmarked, 47.5cm high

£70-100

1016 An English Pottery “Louis Wain” Model of a Futurist Cat, design registered 1914, painted black, green and red with grinning expression, impressed Rd No 638313 MADE IN ENGLAND and trident mark, painted Louis Wain Rd No 638313/1., 13.5cm high

£1000-1500

1017 Clarice Cliff (1899-1972): A Taormina Circular Wall Plaque, printed marks, 45cm diameter Ex Christie’s, South Kensington, 25th May 2000, lot 358

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1018 Clarice Cliff (1899-1972): A Fantasque Bizarre Melon Beehive Honey Pot and Cover, black printed factory marks, 9cm high; and A Crocus Beehive Honey Pot and Cover, printed factory marks, 9cm high (2)

£100-150

1019 A Crown Ducal Charger, by Charlotte Rhead, decorated with a galleon in full sail, printed factory mark and Regd No.784158, painted A3191 and signed CRhead, 44cm diameter; and A Susie Cooper Earthenware Jug, incised with a running ibex, matt orange glaze, incised signature, 21cm high (2)

£100-150

£200-400

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An Art Deco Goldscheider Pottery Figure, by Claire Weiss, modelled as a woman wearing a floral black and grey dress and black and white short jacket, on a black base, signed in the cast Claire Weiss, printed factory marks Goldscheider Wien Made in Austria, incised 6454/290/4, 32cm high

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): A Clear and Green Stained Saint-James Glass Bowl, circa 1935, model 3321, moulded with a repeating pattern, stenciled R. LALIQUE FRANCE, 35cm diameter

£300-500

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1022 A Daum Nancy Cameo Glass Vase, circa 1900, folded over rim, cut with crocus in amber on a martelé ground, signed DAUM NANCY with the Croix de Lorraine, 11cm high

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1020 A Set of Three Carlton Ware Guinness Advertising Wall Plaques, each modelled as a flying toucan balancing two My Goodness My Guinness pints on it’s beak, printed, impressed and painted marks, largest 25cm wide

£150-250

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): A Coquilles Clear and Opalescent Glass Bowl, wheel cut mark R LALIQUE FRANCE and engraved script No.3200, 24cm diameter

£200-300

£1000-1500

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1023

An Art Deco Continental Faceted Malachite Glass Vase, with repeating silver overlay decoration, unmarked, 24cm high

René Lalique (French, 1860-1945): An Emerald Glass Lezards Pendant, No.1648, moulded with lizards, etched Lalique, on original green knotted silk, 5cm by 4.5cm

£100-150

£500-700

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£300-400

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1027 Edvin Öhrström (1906-1994) for Orrefors Ariel Glass Bowl, the thick glass wall with radiating burgundy and clear square patterns, engraved ORREFORS Sweden Ariel nr 2087E April 1954 Edvin Öhrström, 17.5cm diameter, 8cm high

£70-100

1028 A Scandinavian Clear Glass Vase, decorated with a nude female holding a bird, unmarked, 21.5cm high

£100-150

1029 Archibald Knox (1864-1933) for Liberty & Co: A Tudric Pewter Bowl, model 0535, with cast and pierced foliage, stamped 4 MADE IN ENGLAND TUDRIC 0535, 25cm wide; Oliver Baker for Liberty & Co: A Tudric Pewter Tankard, model 066, beaten surface with stylised handle, stamped 6 MADE IN ENGLAND TUDRIC 066 1 1/2 PINTS, incised 345X EM/., 12.5cm high (2)

£80-120

1030 Oliver Baker for Liberty & Co: A Tudric Pewter Bowl, model 067, the hammered bowl on four trefoil footed legs, stamped 5 MADE IN ENGLAND TUDRIC 067 SOLKETS, 34cm diameter

£80-120

1031 David Veasey for Liberty & Co: A Pewter Twin-Handled Loving Cup, covered by honesty and verse FOR OLD TIMES SAKE, stamped TUDRIC 010, 20cm high

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An Art & Crafts Silver and Enamel Preserve Spoon and Butter Knife, by G.W. Harvey & Co., both with stylised enamel finials and the spade bowl cast with a fish, maker’s mark Birmingham 1905, 13cm long (cased) This model was made by James Fenton.

A Scottish Arts & Crafts Rectangular Patinated Metal Mirror, bevelled plate within repoussé decorated with ivy and flower heads, labelled Messrs. MUIR SIMPSONS LTD., 79-83, Renton Street, Port Dundas, Glasgow, handwritten 10 Brown Watt, 55cm by 84cm

£150-250

£100-150

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A Keswick School of Industrial Arts Silver Spoon, maker’s mark KSIA, Birmingham 1899, with hammered bowl, the stem with octagonal knob, 19cm long

A Scottish Arts & Crafts Rectangular Copper Tray, repoussé decorated with flower heads and foliage, signed M.P. CAMERON 1903, 72cm by 47.5cm

£70-100

£100-150

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£250-350

A Scottish Arts & Crafts Brass Planter, of square tapering form with projecting rim, repoussé decorated with Viking ships and fish, unmarked, 31.5cm square, 26.5cm high

1032 Attributed to Oliver Baker for Liberty & Co: A Tudric Pewter Vase, of waisted cylindrical form with two wrythen handles, stamped MADE IN ENGLAND “TUDRIC” MADE BY LIBERTY & CO 030 SOLKETS, 18cm high

£80-120

£60-90

1032A A Pair of Arts & Crafts Silver and Enamel Salt Cellars and Spoons, by George Houston, the salts with bellied circular bodies, on three enamel spade shaped feet and spoons to match, maker’s mark GH, Birmingham 1905, Rd 417290, salts 3cm high, spoons 6.5cm long (cased) This model was made by James Fenton.

£300-500 1035

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An Arts & Crafts Oval Copper Tray, by Hugh Wallis, decorated with a bird in blossom, rope edge border, stamped HW, 39.5cm wide; Another Oval Copper Tray, decorated with fruiting foliage, stamped HW, 43.5cm wide; and A Copper Pedestal Bowl, decorated with roses, stamped Harold Holmes, 27cm diameter (3)

An Arts & Crafts Oak and Copper Mantel Clock, domed top, oak rivets, the hammered dial with Arabic numerals, above a repoussé panel TEMPUS FUGIT, the fusee movement with brass pendulum, 38cm high with key

£70-100

1038 An Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Panel, the central roundel painted with a swallow and butterfly, surrounded by painted and coloured glass, unmarked, 63cm square By repute rescued from the former North Riding Training College, Scarborough during alterations to the buildings in the 1990s. The building was designed by Fred Rowntree (1860-1927) as Orleton Preparatory School for boys.

£100-150

1039 An A J Rowley Gallery Marquetry Piper Morn Wall Mirror, labelled A.J. ROWLEY special PIPER MORN and Modern Arts & Handicrafts The Wayfarers 419 Lord St Southport, silvered frame, 74.5cm by 23cm

1041

£70-100

£100-150

1041 An Art Nouveau Brass Harp Gas Pendant Lamp, with vaseline glass shade, 95cm

£100-150

1042 An Arts & Crafts Copper Pendant Light Fitting, with clear cut glass shade, 27cm high; and An Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant Light Fitment, with clear cut glass shade, 34cm high (2)

£80-120

1043 An Art Nouveau Brass Telescopic Standard Lamp, c.1910, on three whiplash supports, weighted base stamped L479, 123cm high to top of fitting (closed)

£80-120

1044 An Art Nouveau Lacquered Copper Telescopic Standard Lamp, c.1910, on four supports, weighted base stamped C?A, 126cm high to top of fitting (closed)

£80-120

1045 Atelier Fornasetti: A Bacio Rug, hand-made, wool, labelled FORNASETTI by ROUBINI RUGS WORKS OF ART, 131cm by 171cm

£750-1000

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Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955): An English Oak Powder Bowl and Cover, circa 1948, of octagonal form, with carved mouse trademark to the cover, 10.5cm high

Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955): An English Oak Mouse on a Wedge, the mouse carved on it’s haunches on a circular cheese wedge, 8cm high

Made for Patricia Kirk of Kilburn (1927-2015) for her 21st birthday.

£1000-1500

1047 Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955): An English Oak Wall Mounted Letter Rack, probably made by Len Haw, with an open section and shaped back, with carved mouse trademark, 22cm by 28cm A similar example ex-lot 250 Tennant’s Saturday 28 April 2007. This was made

by Len Haw who worked at Kilburn from 1920-1970.

Made for Patricia Kirk of Kilburn (1927-2015) for her 21st birthday.

Made for Patricia Kirk of Kilburn (1927-2015).

£500-700

1049 Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955): An English Oak Circular Bowl, c.1951, tooled exterior and interior, with carved mouse trademark to the exterior, 15cm diameter (wonderful colour)

£400-600

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1050 Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955): An English Oak Horseshoe Ashtray, c.1940s/50s, with carved mouse trademark, 12.5cm by 12cm

£150-250

1051 Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955): An English Oak Bread Board, of canted rectangular shape, with carved mouse trademark, 31cm across

£250-350

£400-600

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1052 Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955): A Pair of English Oak Single Mouse Bookends, with wavy edge tops, 15.5cm high (wonderful colour)

£800-1200

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1053 Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955): An English Oak Gun Cabinet Display Cupboard, c.1950s, penny moulded top above two glazed doors and sides, above two green baize lined drawers, with recessed carved mouse trademark, 63cm by 30.5cm, 137cm high Converted at the Kilburn workshops in 1984/5.

£1000-1500

1054 Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955): An English Oak 5ft Panelled Bedstead, penny moulded top, with oak side rails, with carved mouse trademark on footboard, headboard 160cm wide, 122cm high footboard 160cm wide, 76.5cm high

£2000-3000

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1055 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Panelled 5ft Welsh Dresser, the open delft rack with three fixed shelves, above a base with three drawers, over a pair of cupboards, divided by a central bank of three graduated drawers, with carved mouse trademark, 152.5cm (5ft) wide, 46.5cm deep, 194.5cm high

£2500-3500

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1056 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak 7ft Refectory Dining Table, the adzed rectangular top on two octagonal legs joined by a floor stretcher, with carved mouse trademark, 214cm by 86.5cm, 72cm high

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1057 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Set of Eight (6+2) English Oak Lattice Back Dining Chairs, tan cow hide seats, on two octagonal front legs, each with carved mouse trademark, armchairs 90cm high chairs 85cm high

£2500-3500

1058 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Panelled Bureau, with fall front, fitted open interior, plain lopers, each with a carved mouse, over two short and two long drawers, on octagonal and block feet, 92cm by 46cm, 91.5cm

£1500-2000

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1059 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Double Dish Top Stool, with nailed and adzed top on four octagonal legs joined by stretchers, with carved mouse trademark, 82.5cm by 36.5cm, 40.5cm high

£800-1200

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1060 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Panelled 4ft Welsh Dresser, the top with two fixed plate racks, the base with two drawers (one fitted for cutlery) above two cupboard doors, wrought iron hinges and latch, on four octagonal and block feet, with carved mouse trademark, 121.5cm by 45cm, 183cm high

£2000-3000

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1061 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak 6ft Refectory Dining Table, the adzed rectangular top on two octagonal legs joined by a floor stretcher, with carved mouse trademark, 183cm by 87cm by 73cm

£1500-2000

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1062 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Set of Six English Oak Lattice Back Dining Chairs, nailed tan cow hide seats, on two octagonal front legs, each with carved mouse trademark, 84.5cm high

£2000-3000

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1063 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Monk’s Chair, with curved back and shaped arms, over three lattice panels, upholstered tan cow hide seat, on four octagonal legs joined by a cross stretcher, with carved mouse trademark, 80cm high

£800-1200

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1064 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Rocking Chair, with two lattice panel backs, shaped arms and cow hide seat, with carved mouse trademark, 99cm high

£700-1000

1065 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Hanging Corner Cupboard, with panelled door enclosing three fixed shelves, wrought iron hinges and latch, with carved mouse trademark, 69cm by 46cm, 96cm high

£600-900

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1066 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Nest of Three Tables, post 1960, adzed rectangular tops, on four octagonal legs, each with carved mouse trademark, largest 61cm by 37.5cm, 47.5cm high

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1067 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Display Cupboard, with raised upstand above leaded glazed doors and sides enclosing three glass shelves, with carved mouse trademark, 107cm by 36cm, 111cm high

£1500-2000

1068 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Standard Lamp, octagonal column and base, with carved mouse trademark, 139cm high

£300-500

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1069 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Panelled Blanket Chest, rectangular adzed hinged top, on four octagonal and block feet, with carved mouse trademark, 104cm by 40cm, 46cm high

£1000-1500

1070 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak 4ft Open Bookcase, solid ends and panelled back, raised upstand, four adjustable shelves, with carved mouse trademark, 83.5cm by 26cm, 122cm high

£1000-1500

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1071 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak 4ft Open Bookcase, solid ends and panelled back, raised upstand, four adjustable shelves, with carved mouse trademark, 84cm by 25.5cm, 122cm high

£1000-1500

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1072 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Chest of Drawers, with raised upstand above two short and two long drawers, on four octagonal and block feet, with carved mouse trademark, 76cm by 46cm, 75cm high

£2500-3500

1073 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Standard Lamp, octagonal column and base, with carved mouse trademark, 137.5cm high

£300-500

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1074 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak 4ft Coffee Table, the rectangular adzed top above a shelf, on four octagonal legs, with carved mouse trademark, 122cm by 61cm, 48cm high

£700-1000

1075 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Magazine Rack, with carrying aperture between the two octagonal uprights, with carved mouse trademark, 45.5cm high

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£400-600

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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Octagonal Coffee Table, adzed top, on a cruciform base, with carved mouse trademark, 46.5cm high

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Barometer, the octagonal frame mounted with a twin Diaphragm Doppledose movement, with carved mouse trademark, 23cm diameter

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): Two English Oak Ashtrays, of standard rectangular form, each with carved mouse trademark, 10cm; Wrenman: Bob Hunter (Thirlby): An English Oak Heart Shaped Box, with carved wren trademark on the cover, 5.5cm high; A Book Mouseman The Legacy of Robert Thompson of Kilburn, by Patricia Lennon & David Joy, with dedication by Ian Thompson Cartwright, numbered 161/500; and An Exhibition Catalogue Robert Mouseman Thompson 1876-1955 Arts & Crafts Furniture Maker & Designer, Tennants 13 April - 2 May 2016 (5)

£400-600

1077 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Work Box, with a rectangular adzed hinged lid, over a single drawer, on four octagonal legs, with carved mouse trademark, 50cm wide, 33cm deep, 60cm high

£700-1000

1078 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Stool, strap leather top, on four octagonal legs joined by stretchers, with carved mouse trademark, 34cm by 26cm, 37cm high

£300-400

£200-300

1082 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Clock, with carved mouse trademark, 20cm diameter

£200-300

£100-150

1083 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Trinket Box and Cover, of rectangular form, the cover with carved mouse trademark, 18cm by 11cm, 8cm high

£150-250

1079 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Table Lamp, octagonal column on a square base, with carved mouse trademark, 26.5cm high

£100-150

1080 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Pen Tray, oblong with penny moulding, three sections, with carved mouse trademark, 30.5cm long

£200-300

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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Cheese Board, of standard form, with carved mouse trademark on the handle, 38cm long

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak 3ft Refectory Coffee Table, the adzed rectangular top on two octagonal legs joined by a floor stretcher, with carved mouse trademark, 91cm by 37cm, 44.5cm high

£70-100

1088 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Bread Board, of canted rectangular shape, with carved mouse trademark, 30.5cm long

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1085 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Owl, carved as a standing owl holding a mouse in its talon on a rock work base, 32cm high

£2000-3000

1086 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Book Trough, with carved mouse trademark, 49.5cm wide

£100-150

£100-150

1089 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Pair of English Oak Single Mouse Bookends, each with carved mouse trademark,15.5cm high Purchased on 28th February 1956, with receipt.

£250-350

£300-400

1091 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Book Trough, with carved mouse trademark, 46cm wide

£200-300

1092 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Stool, leather strap top, on four octagonal legs joined by stretchers, with carved mouse trademark, 34cm by 26cm, 37cm high

£200-300

1093 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Stool, leather strap top, on four octagonal legs joined by stretchers, with carved mouse trademark, 34cm by 26cm, 37cm high

£200-300

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1094 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A 5ft English Oak Refectory Dining Table, the adzed rectangular top on two octagonal legs joined by a stretcher, with carved mouse trademark, 152.5cm by 87cm, 73cm high

£1000-1500

1095 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Set of Four English Oak Lattice Back Dining Chairs, c.1970s, nailed tan cow hide upholstered seats, on octagonal front legs, each with carved mouse trademark, 84.5cm high

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£1500-2000

1096 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): Two English Oak Lattice Back Arm Chairs, c.1970s, nail tan cow hide seats, on octagonal front legs joined by a set back rush rail, each with carved mouse trademark, 90cm

£1000-1500

1097 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Nest of Three Tables, adzed rectangular tops, on four octagonal legs, with carved mouse trademark, largest 61cm by 37.5cm, 47cm high

£600-900

1098 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Octagonal Coffee Table, c.1970s, adzed top, on a cruciform base, with carved mouse trademark, 55cm diameter, 47.5cm high

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£400-600

1099 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Stool, leather strap top, on four octagonal legs joined by stretchers, with carved mouse trademark, 34cm by 26.5cm, 38cm high

£200-300

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1100 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A 5ft English Oak Refectory Dining Table, the adzed rectangular top on two octagonal legs joined by a stretcher, with carved mouse trademark, 152.5cm by 86.5cm, 73cm high

£1000-1500

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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Set of Four English Oak Lattice Back Dining Chairs, dated 11/5/95, nailed cow hide upholstered seats, on octagonal front legs, each with carved mouse trademark, 84.5cm high

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Table Lamp, octagonal column on a square base, with carved mouse trademark, 25.5cm high

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Kidney Shaped Calf Stool, on three octagonal legs, with carved mouse trademark, 35.5cm high

£200-300

£200-300

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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Circular Fruit Bowl, tooled interior and exterior, with carved mouse trademark to the interior, 29cm diameter

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Circular Fruit Bowl, tooled interior and exterior, with carved mouse trademark to the interior, 28.5cm diameter

£200-300

£200-300

£1500-2000

1102 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Octagonal Coffee Table, c.1970’s, adzed top, on a cruciform base, with carved mouse trademark, 55cm diameter 47cm high

£400-600

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1107 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Pair of English Oak Single Mouse Bookends, each with carved mouse trademark, 15.5cm high

£300-500

1108 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Kidney Shaped Calf Stool, on three octagonal legs, with carved mouse trademark, 36cm high

£200-300

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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Trinket Box and Cover, of rectangular form, the cover with carved mouse trademark, 18cm by 10cm, 8.5cm high

£400-600

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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Wall Clock, the octagonal frame with German battery movement, with carved mouse trademark, 19cm wide

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Ashtray, of standard rectangular form, with carved mouse trademark, 10cm

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Ashtray, of standard rectangular form, with carved mouse trademark, 10cm

£50-100

£50-100

£250-350

1113 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Cheese Board, of standard form, with carved mouse trademark on the handle, 40cm

£100-150

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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Corner Base Cupboard, adzed top over a panelled door with fixed internal shelf, plinth base, with carved mouse trademark, 74.5cm by 49.5cm, 67cm high

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Firescreen, with carrying aperture and octagonal finials, the frame inset with a woolwork panel, on two sledge feet, with carved mouse trademark, 76cm high

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Dressing Table Stool, with upholstered cow hide seat, on four octagonal legs joined by stretchers, with carved mouse trademark, 39cm by 31.5cm, 45.5cm high

£600-900

£400-500

£250-350

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1119

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak 4ft Rectangular Coffee Table, on four octagonal legs joined by a stretcher, with carved mouse trademark, 122cm by 60.5cm, 45cm high

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Octagonal Coffee Table, c.1970s, adzed top, on a cruciform base, with carved mouse trademark, 55cm diameter, 47.5cm high

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak 3ft Refectory Coffee Table, the rectangular top on two octagonal legs joined by a floor stretcher, with carved mouse trademark, 91.5cm by 37cm, 44cm high

£400-600

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£400-600

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1120 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Horseshoe Pin Tray, c.1970s, mounted with a horseshoe, with carved mouse trademark, 11.5cm by 11cm

£200-300

1121 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Cheese Board, c.1970s, of standard form, with carved mouse trademark on the handle, 38cm

£100-150

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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Bread Board, c.1970s, of canted rectangular shape, with carved mouse trademark, 30.5cm across

£100-150

1123 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Bespoke Box and Cover, c.1972, the cover with carved mouse trademark, 22cm by 15.5cm, 10cm high

£400-600

1124 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Cheese Board, c.1980s, of standard form, with carved mouse trademark on the handle, 38.5cm

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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Circular Fruit Bowl, tooled interior and exterior, with carved mouse trademark to the interior, 29cm diameter

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Ashtray, of standard rectangular form, with carved mouse trademark, 10cm

£150-200

£50-100

1129 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Pair of English Oak Triple Mice Bookends, each carved with three mice and tooled, 16.5cm high

£1500-2000

£100-150

1125 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): Two English Oak Ashtrays, of standard rectangular form, each with carved mouse trademark, 10cm

£100-150

1126 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Nut Dish, c.2000, with carved mouse trademark to the exterior, 15cm diameter

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1130 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Pair of English Oak Single Mouse Bookends, each with carved mouse trademark,15cm high

£200-300

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1131

1133

1134

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Cheese Board, of standard form, with carved mouse trademark on the handle, 40cm; and An English Oak Bread Board, of canted rectangular shape, with carved mouse trademark, 30.5cm across (2)

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Cheese Board, of standard form, with carved mouse trademark on the handle, 41cm

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Octagonal Coffee Table, on four octagonal legs joined by a cross stretcher, with carved mouse trademark, 90cm diameter 47.5cm high

£800-1200

£100-150

£100-150

1132 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Small Chopping Board/ Teapot Stand, of octagonal form, with carved mouse trademark, 20cm across; An English Oak Nut Bowl, with carved mouse trademark to the exterior, 15cm diameter; and An English Oak Ashtray, of standard rectangular form, with carved mouse trademark, 10cm (3)

£100-150

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1139

1141

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Pair of English Oak Horse Shoe Pin Trays, each with carved mouse trademark, 12cm

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Trinket Box and Cover, of rectangular form, the cover with carved mouse trademark, 18cm by 11cm, 8cm high

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Book Trough, post 1970, with carved mouse trademark, 45.5cm wide

£300-500

1136 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Circular Fruit Bowl, circa 1959, tooled exterior and interior, with carved mouse trademark to the exterior, 24cm diameter (wonderful colour)

£300-500

1137

£100-150

£300-400

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1140 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Cheese Board, of standard form, with carved mouse trademark on the handle, 38cm; and An English Oak Bread Board, of canted rectangular shape, with carved mouse trademark, 30.5cm across (2)

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Circular Fruit Bowl, post 1970, tooled exterior, with carved mouse trademark to the interior, 29.5cm diameter; and Wrenman: Bob Hunter (Thirlby): Two English Oak Pin Trays, each with a carved wren trademark on a leaf, 13cm long (3)

£150-200

£250-350

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Bread Board, of canted rectangular shape, with carved mouse trademark, 30.5cm across; and An Arts & Crafts Riveted Copper Jug, embossed stylised motif, unmarked, 26cm high (2)

£80-120

1138 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Circular Fruit Bowl, post 1970, tooled interior and exterior, with carved mouse trademark to the interior, 31cm diameter; and Two English Oak Ashtrays, of standard rectangular form, each with carved mouse trademark, 10cm (3)

£200-300

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1146 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Table Font, with stainless steel bowl, of octagonal form, on an octagonal base, with inset plaque FROM MARGARET CARROLL IN MEMORY OF A DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND JULY 1982, with carved mouse trademark, 33cm diameter, 41cm high

£300-400

1147 Acorn Industries: G.J. Grainger and Son (Brandsby): An English Oak 6ft Three Plank Refectory Dining Table, on shaped supports joined by a central pegged stretcher, with recessed carved acorn trademark, 183cm by 74cm, 73.5cm high

£300-500

1148 Acorn Industries: G.J. Grainger and Son (Brandsby): A Pair of English Oak 6ft Benches, on shaped supports joined by a stretcher, with recessed carved acorn trademark, 183cm by 27.5cm, 45.5cm high

£200-300

1149 Beaverman: Colin Almack (Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe): An English Oak Pub Table, on four octagonal legs, with carved beaver trademark, 98cm by 52cm, 73cm high

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1143 Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Kidney Tea Tray, with carved mouse trademark handles, 47cm wide

£500-700

1150

£300-400

Beaverman: Colin Almack (Sutton-under-Whiteshonecliffe): An Iroko Console Table, the oval top on twin semi-circular supports, on a stepped oval base, with carved beaver trademark, 114cm by 75cm, 76cm high

1144

Made by Colin Almack for his daughter in 1986.

Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Cheese Board, post 1960s, of standard form, with carved mouse trademark on the handle, 38cm

£400-500

£70-100

1145 Workshop of Robert Mousemam Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Bespoke Panelled Bar, in two sections, with overhanging glass hanger, the bar with hinged door and two fitted shelves, recessed carved mouse trademark, main straight 4ft (122cm) side entrance 3ft (98cm) 107cm high Kirkgate House, Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

£1000-1500

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1149 (detail)

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1157

1151

1153

1156

Beaverman: Colin Almack (Sutton-underWhitestonecliffe): An English Oak Nest of Three Tables, the largest rectangular table above two small tables, on four octagonal legs joined by stretchers, the largest with carved beaver trademark, largest 76.5cm by 41cm, 42cm high, both small tables 36cm by 29cm, 36cm high

Beaverman: Colin Almack (Sutton-underWhitestonecliffe): An English Oak Stool, on four octagonal legs joined by rails, with carved beaver trademark, 39.5cm by 27cm, 35cm high

Cat and Mouseman: Lyndon Hammell (Harmby): An English Oak Refectory Coffee Table, the adzed rectangular top on two turned legs joined by a stretcher, recessed carved cat and mouse trademark, 108cm by 47.5cm, 46.5cm high

£150-250

Beaverman: Colin Almack (Sutton-underWhitestonecliffe): An English Oak Stool, on four octagonal legs joined by rails, with carved beaver trademark, 39.5cm by 27cm, 35cm high

1152 Beaverman: Colin Almack (Suttonunder-Whitestonecliffe): An English Oak Dressing Table Stool, with upholstered seat, on four octagonal legs joined by stretchers, with carved beaver trademark, 39cm by 31.5cm, 46cm high

£100-150

£70-100

1154

£70-100

1155 Cat and Mouseman: Lyndon Hammell (Harmby): An Iroko Wood Desk Paperweight, with recessed carved cat and mouse trademark, 19.5cm by 8cm, 5cm high

£80-120

1157 Fishman: Derek Slater (Woodcarvers of Crayke, Easingwold): An English Oak 4’ 6” Octagonal Dining Table, adzed six plank top, on a cruciform base, with recessed carved fish trademark, 138cm diameter, 72cm high Derek Slater trained at Acorn Industries in 1964. Then worked at Woodcarvers of Crayke near Easingwold. He used two Yorkshire critter trademarks a fish and later a lizard.

£250-350

£70-100

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1158 Fishman: Derek Slater (Woodcarvers of Crayke, Easingwold): A Set of Six English Oak Lattice Back Dining Chairs, nailed brown upholstered seats, octagonal front legs, each with recessed carved fish trademark, 83cm high

£300-500

1159 Fishman: Derek Slater (Woodcarvers of Crayke, Easingwold): An English Oak Magazine Rack, with slatted sides and shaped ends, with recessed carved fish trademark, 52.5cm wide, 20cm deep, 39cm high

£150-200

1160 Fishman: Derek Slater (Woodcarvers of Crayke, Easingwold): An English Oak Ashtray, of standard rectangular form, with carved fish trademark, 10.5cm; Acorn Industries: G.J. Grainger and Son (Brandsby): A Walnut Ashtray, of standard rectangular form, with carved acorn trademark, 10cm; Hedgehogman: Nick Hill (Brompton, Northallerton): An English Oak Ashtray, of standard rectangular form, with carved hedgehog trademark, 10.5cm (3) Derek Slater trained at Acorn Industries in 1964. Then worked at Woodcarvers of Crayke near Easingwold. He used two Yorkshire critter trademarks a fish and later a lizard.

£120-180

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1161

1161

Gnomeman: Thomas Whittaker (1912-1991) (Littlebeck): An English Oak 4’ 6” Bedstead, the panelled headboard with carved top rail and carved dog posts, the panelled footboard with carved top rail and recessed carved gnome trademark, headboard 137cm wide, 137cm high footboard 136cm wide, 56cm high

£700-1000

1162 Gnomeman: Thomas Whittaker (1912-1991) (Littlebeck): An English Oak Kneehole Dressing Table, the rectangular top above a central drawer enclosed by two drawers, with wrought iron drop handles, above a pegged stretcher, on shaped supports, with recessed carved gnome trademark, 101.5cm by 45cm, 81cm high

£500-700

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1163 Gnomeman: Thomas Whittaker (1912-1991) (Littlebeck): An English Oak Dressing Table Stool, nailed tan hide seat, on four shaped legs joined by rails, with recessed carved gnome trademark, 39cm high

£150-250

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1164 Gnomeman: Thomas Whittaker (1912-1991) (Littlebeck): An English Oak Stand Mirror, the carved rectangular mirror frame pivots between two shaped supports, with recessed carved gnome trademark, 47cm by 26cm 64.5cm high

£300-400

1165 Gnomeman: Thomas Whittaker (1912-1991) (Littlebeck): A Pair of 2’ 6” Single Bedsteads, the headboards with carved linen fold decoration and Yorkshire rose, below a moulding, the footboards with a moulding, with recessed carved gnome trademark to each headboard, headboards 79cm wide, 116.5cm high footboards 77cm wide, 60.5cm high

£600-900

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1166 Gnomeman: Thomas Whittaker (1912-1991) (Littlebeck): An English Oak Spinning Chair, the adzed circular seat below a shaped back carved with a lion passant, raised on three chamfered square section legs, with recessed carved gnome trademark, 90.5cm high

£150-250

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Gnomeman: Thomas Whittaker (1912-1991) (Littlebeck): An English Oak Stool, shaped seat, on three chamfered square section legs, with recessed carved gnome trademark, 36cm high

£100-150

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1172

Gnomeman: Thomas Whittaker (1912-1991) (Littlebeck): An English Oak Garden Bench, plank back and seat, shaped supports with a pegged stretcher, with a recessed carved gnome trademark, 151cm wide, 75cm high (weathered)

Squirrelman: Wilfrid Hutchinson (Husthwaite): An English Oak 3ft Panelled Bedstead, with carved squirrel trademark on footboard, headboard 91cm wide, 112cm high footboard 90cm wide, 72cm high with oak side rails and new wooden slats

£200-400

1169 Lizardman: Martin Dutton (Huby): An English Oak Notice Board, carved VARIETY CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN LEEDS and heart and Yorkshire roses, with carved lizard trademark, 53.5cm by 44.5cm with later desk blotter

£100-150

1170

£300-500

1172 (detail)

1173 Squirrelman: Wilfrid Hutchinson (Husthwaite): An English Oak Tea Trolley, 1969, with two tiers both with raised sides joined by four square section legs, on shepherd castors, with carved squirrel trademark, 83.5cm wide, 40cm deep, 73.5cm high

£200-300

Sid Pollard of Thirsk: An English Oak Dressing Table Stool, with nailed hide seat, on four octagonal legs joined by stretchers, unmarked, 51cm high

£100-150

1171 Attributed to Sid Pollard of Thirsk: An English Oak Circular Nut Bowl, with raised central cracking piece, tooled exterior, unmarked, 24cm diameter

1172

Provenance: From the Estate of Patricia Kirk of Kilburn (1927-2015).

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Squirrelman: Trevor Hutchinson (Husthwaite): A Bespoke English Oak Box, the adzed rectangular hinged top opening to reveal a lift out tray, with carved squirrel trademark, carved TH and labelled W. HUTCHINSON & SON SQUIRREL CRAFTSMAN MADE FURNITURE HUSTHWAITE N. YORKS, 30cm by 22.5cm, 19cm high with two keys

Squirrelman: Trevor Hutchinson (Husthwaite): An English Oak Magazine Rack, with shaped ends, slatted sides and central section, aperture handle, with carved squirrel trademark and carved TH, labelled W. HUTCHINSON & SON SQUIRREL CRAFTSMAN MADE FURNITURE HUSTHWAITE N. YORKS, 46cm by 24cm, 40cm high

Stan Dodds (1928-2012): An English Oak Circular Fruit Bowl, tooled interior and exterior, with early carved rabbit trademark, 25cm diameter

£400-600

£150-250

Provenance: From the Estate of Patricia Kirk of Kilburn (1927-2015).

Stan used the rabbit as a trademark until the mid/late 1960s when Peter Heap (Wetwang) a fellow craftsman registered it as his own trademark. Stan then changed to a woodpecker trademark.

£200-300

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Stan Dodds (1928-2012): An English Oak Ashtray, the circular tray with early carved rabbit trademark sat on its haunches, 10cm high

An Arts & Crafts Oak 8ft Library Table, possibly to a design by Alfred Waterhouse, the rectangular plain four plank moulded top, on six fluted and pegged legs, with later central stretcher, 244cm by 113cm, 72cm high

Stan used the rabbit as a trademark until the mid/late 1960s when Peter Heap (Wetwang) a fellow craftsman registered it as his own trademark. Stan then changed to a woodpecker trademark.

£1000-1500

1182 Arthur W Simpson (1857-1922) and Hubert Simpson (1889-1975): An Oak Easy Stool, with studded strapwork leather seat, on four chamfered tapering square section legs, stamped 8419, 40.5cm x 30.5cm, 30.5cm high

Provenance: From the Estate of Patricia Kirk of Kilburn (1927-2015).

£150-250

1178 Woodpeckerman: Stan Dodds (1928-2012): An English Oak Hanging Letter Rack, with two compartments, the front carved with the Yorkshire Rose, with recessed carved woodpecker trademark, 30.5cm wide, 8.5cm deep, 21cm high

£100-150

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£300-400

1180 Woodpeckerman: Stan Dodds (1928-2012): An English Oak Leaf Dish, with recessed carved woodpecker trademark, 17.5cm long

1179 Woodpeckerman: Stan Dodds (1928-2012): An English Oak Book Trough, of standard rectangular form, with carved woodpecker trademark, 42cm wide, 18cm deep, 20cm high

An Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair, solid shaped seat and back, on four square section legs, unmarked, 81cm high

£100-150

Provenance: From the Estate of Patricia Kirk of Kilburn (1927-2015).

£120-180

£200-300

1181

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A Set of Eight (6+2) Arts & Crafts Bavarian Oak Dining Chairs, made by Claus Trammer, 1974, each with carved backs, shaped seats on four turned legs, unmarked, armchairs 92.5cm high, chairs 93cm high; and A 6ft Refectory Table, on four carved spiral legs with shell and scroll tops, 180cm by 90cm, 74cm high (9)

A Tetrad Brown Leather Sofa and Armchair, on brown castors, both labelled tetrad ENGLAND MAKERS OF FINE FURNITURE, sofa 150cm wide, 86cm deep, 86cm high armchair 90cm wide, 86cm deep, 86cm high (2)

An Egg Lounge Chair, blue weave upholstery, on a cast aluminum swivel base stamped white:, with black plastic sabots, 81.5cm wide, 79cm deep, 109cm high

£100-150

1191

Provenance: Purchased by the vendor direct from the craftsman in 1974. Claus Trammer supplied furniture for Hofbrauhaus, Munich.

1188

£500-800

1185

A Hille White Laminate Circular Coffee Table, designed by Alan Turville, on a circular base, labelled hille Hille of London designer Alan Turville, 50cm diameter, 45.5cm high

Purchased from Heal’s 196 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London in 1975.

With CITES A10 (non-transferable) licence no.599704/01

£800-1200

1186 A 1960s Button Back Sofa, probably Robin Day, turquoise fabric, on a frame base with six adjustable legs, hand-written label U.S Embassy, 244cm wide (8ft) 76cm deep, 71cm high

A Pair of Laminex Lounge Chairs, designed by Jens Nielsen for Westnofa, c.1960s, beech faced plywood, unmarked, 70cm high

£300-500

1192

£60-90

Charles and Ray Eames: A Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970s, the black leather padded upholstered covers, on a cast swivel base with adjustable aluminium feet, chair 80cm high, ottoman 65cm by 58cm by 41cm (2)

£100-200

1189 A 1960s Bokhyllan “The Ladder Shelf” Shelving System, designed by Nisse Strinning for String, modular and adaptable shelving system, consisting of teak shelving mounted between ladder frames in grey lacquered wire steel, five cabinets, one desk/ board with two drawers, labelled STRING MADE IN SWEDEN Bokhyllan “THE LADDER SHELF” some dated 25 APR 1962, 2 AUG 1962, 19 SEP 1962 and 20 DEC 1965, 213.5cm (7ft) high

A Platone Folding Table, designed by Giancarlo Piretti, brown moulded perspex, on chrome steel base, moulded platone PATENT ANONIMA CASTELLI ITALY, 82cm by 65cm, 69.5cm high; and A Set of Four Plia Chairs, moulded ANONIMA CASTELLI ITALIA, 74.5cm high (5)

£200-300

£200-300

£200-300

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1193 Borge Mogensen (1914-1972) for Søborg Møbelfabrik: A 1950s Danish Teak Desk, model 202, the rectangular top above four drawers, on a steel frame, unmarked, 165cm by 80cm, 71cm high

£700-1000

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Dorothea Sharp ROI, RBA (1874-1955) Still life of summer flowers in a white glazed jug Oil on canvas board, 36.5cm by 44cm £5000-8000

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VAT

Droit de Suite/ Artists’ Resale Rights All items in this catalogue that are marked with “” are potentially qualifying items, and the royalty charge (set out below) will apply if the Hammer Price is more than the UK sterling equivalent of €1,000. The royalty charge will be added to purchase invoices, and must be paid before items can be cleared. All royalty charges are paid to either the Design and Artists Copyright Society (“DACS”) or the Artists’ Collecting Society (“ACS”) by the auctioneers, and no handling costs or additional fees with respect to these changes will be retained by the auctioneer.

From 14 February 2006 United Kingdom art market professionals (which includes auctioneers) are required to collect a royalty payment for all works of art that have been produced by living artists, and those who have died within the last 70 years. This payment is calculated on qualifying works of art which are sold for a Hammer Price more that the UK sterling equivalent of €1,000 (the UK sterling equivalent will fluctuate in line with prevailing exchange rates). It is the responsibility of the Buyer to acquaint themselves with the actual Euro to UK sterling exchange rate on the Day of Sale. The actual qualifying threshold will be calculated by the “Artist’s Resale Right Service Hub” based on the “European Central Bank” reference rate published at 2.15pm on the Day of Sale and can be found on www.dacs.org.uk The royalty charge for qualifying items which achieve a Hammer Price of more than the UK sterling equivalent of €1,000 is as follows: Up to €50,000 – 4% €50,000.01 to €200,000 – 3% €200,000.01 to €350,000 – 1% €350,000.01 to €500,000 – 0.5% Exceeding €500,000 – 0.25% For further information please visit www.dacs.org.uk or www.artistscollectingsociety.org. There is no VAT payable on this royalty charge.

Value added tax or any equivalent tax chargeable in the UK or elsewhere.

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Post 1950 Furniture

Despatch/Delivery

Some furniture offered in the sale (as applicable) was not originally intended for use in a private home and will be sold under the category “works of art”. It is possible that some furniture does not comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire)(Safety) Regulations 1989 and, for this reason, should not be used in a private home or re-upholstered. We do not provide any warranty or guarantee as to the safety of such furniture or the compliance with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1989.

Buyers may appoint their own shippers or use one of our preferred suppliers for all UK deliveries and international shipping. Their contact details are as follows:

Method of Payment Payment is accepted online via our website.

Card payments where the card holder is not present will only be accepted for transactions up to £500.

Payment can be made and purchases collected during the auction.

All accounts must be settled within 14 days of the sale. Accounts not paid within 14 days will automatically be subject to an interest charge of 5% above base rate from the day of sale.

Collection All purchases much be collected from our Leyburn offices, unless stated otherwise, within seven days of the Sale (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm).

Bradleys Antique Packing Services Ltd 01325 281332 info@antiquepacking.co.uk Carrs Carriers Ltd 01423 297088 01913 077024 carrscarriersltd@gmail.com Mailboxes Etc 0113 242 8715 info@mbeleedscity.co.uk

In-House Shipping For certain lots, we offer a packing and shipping service up to a total value of £5,000 (inclusive of buyer’s premium, VAT and any other associated charges). Prices start from £20 depending on the size and destination. Please note, we are unable to post items of a fragile nature.

Items are fully insured and can be tracked from dispatch to delivery.

To obtain a quote for packing and shipping, please email shipping@tennants-ltd.co.uk or call 01969 623780. You will need to have paid your invoice in full, including delivery, before items are dispatched.

For full Terms of Business please refer to www.tennants.co.uk

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2021 AUCTION DATES Saturday 5 June

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia Friday 11 June

Stamps & Postcards Saturday 12 June

Antiques & Interiors Friday 18 June

Deer Antlers of the World – The Raymond & Annie Hutchison Collection Saturday 19 June

Modern & Contemporary Art Friday 25 June

Antiques & Interiors Wednesday 30 June

Militaria & Ethnographica Friday 9 July

Antiques & Interiors Friday 16 & Saturday 17 July

Summer Sale Saturday 17 July

British, European & Sporting Pictures Saturday 17 July

Jewellery, Watches & Silver Friday 23 July

Natural History & Taxidermy Friday 23 July

Antiques & Interiors Wednesday 28 July

Books, Maps & Ephemera Friday 30 July

Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing

The Auction Centre, Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SG 01969 623780 enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk www.tennants.co.uk