13th Jun, 2026 9:30 GMT/BST
Mouseman - 150th Anniversary Sale
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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 31,
45cm diameter, 43cm high (in original fitted box)
Provenance: Purchased direct from Robert Thompson's Craftsmen Ltd 01/02/2018.
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 £4,000
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
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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