13th Jun, 2026 9:30 GMT/BST
Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): An English Oak Monk's Chair, with curved back and shaped arms, over three lattice panels, upholstered tan leather seat, on four octagonal legs joined by a cross stretcher, with carved mouse trademark, labelled 14/10/03,
80.5cm high
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Nick to ear. Water/splash marks.
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Auction: Mouseman - 150th Anniversary Sale, 13th Jun, 2026
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson (1876-1955), Tennants is delighted to present a special auction dedicated to the work of the iconic Yorkshire craftsman. At the heart of the sale are three exceptional private collections:
The North Yorkshire Collector
A beautifully curated collection, put together over the course of a decade by a dedicated collector, offering a host of Mouseman carvings, including rare models, furniture and small pieces sourced from Kilburn and auction.
The North East Collector
A wonderful private collection of furniture, carvings and small pieces, many of which were sourced direct from Kilburn, including a very rare Racing Greyhounds carving and a six-mouse bowl.
The Stone Lodge Interior
Stone Lodge on Skipton Road, Silsden was fitted with a Mouseman interior in 1953. Now demolished, the Mouseman removed from the property includes beautiful panelling, a fireplace, numerous doors, and delightful owl and mouse carvings on the staircase newel posts.
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