9th Oct, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST
20th Century Design
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Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Limited Edition Hovingham Estate English and Burr Oak Octagonal Coffee Table, the top inlaid with symmetrical burr panels, on four octagonal legs and cross base, with carved mouse trademark and 19, 45cm diameter, 43cm high (in original fitted box with certificate and purchase receipts) See illustration
The original design of this table was created by Robert Thompson in 1924 to celebrate the birth of his first grandchild. Two tables were made by Robert, one for his granddaughter Jean Cartwright, the other her mother, his daughter, Elsie Cartwright. In 2002 two 250 year old oak trees were purchased from the Worsley family estate, Hovingham, North Yorkshire and ninety-nine tables were made from these two ancient trees.
Sold for £4,200
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Never been out of box, in unused condition.
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Auction: 20th Century Design, 9th Oct, 2021
The sale will include 65 lots of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson furniture and furnishings from legendary chef Marco Pierre White’s hotel The Rudloe Arms in Wiltshire, as well as key pieces from some of the leading names in the Decorative Arts and 20th Century Design, such as Bernard Leach, Émile Gallé, Martin Brothers, Carlo Bugatti, Elizabeth Fritsch, and Rene Laliqué.
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Thursday 7 October 10am-4pm, Friday 8 October 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am.
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