11th Sep, 2025 10:30
Autumn Specialist Sale
Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson (1876-1955) of Kilburn - Oak recliner armchair
Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson (1876-1955) of Kilburn - Oak recliner armchair, circa 1934, with adjustable, slatted back and woven leather seat, the shaped arms with carved scroll terminals over lightly adzed panel sides raised on concave supports with conforming stretchers, the right front leg carved with signature mouse, with loose seat and back squab cushions, 67cm wide x 85cm deep x 88cm high
Gifted as a wedding present when new in 1934 to the present vendor's parents, thence by descent.
Sold for £10,000
Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson (1876-1955) of Kilburn - Oak recliner armchair, circa 1934, with adjustable, slatted back and woven leather seat, the shaped arms with carved scroll terminals over lightly adzed panel sides raised on concave supports with conforming stretchers, the right front leg carved with signature mouse, with loose seat and back squab cushions, 67cm wide x 85cm deep x 88cm high
Gifted as a wedding present when new in 1934 to the present vendor's parents, thence by descent.
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 11th Sep, 2025
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include a Rare Rolex ‘Double-Red’ Sea-Dweller Submariner 2000 stainless steel bracelet watch, a Victorian carved walnut and marble specimen table stamped Gillow and Edwards & Roberts, a fine selection of jewellery including a 3ct single stone diamond ring, a 17th century needlework, and a large collection of Ecclesiastical silver. A number of lots in the sale are from descendents of General Charles Gordon (1833-1885).
Over 120 lots of pictures including original artworks by Montague Dawson, FRSA, RSMA (1895-1973), Edward Brian Seago, RWS, RBA, (British, 1910-1974), Frederick Henry Howard Harris (British, 1826-1901), Edward Wesson (British, 1910-1983), and Barrington Tabb (British, 1934-2022) will also feature. A good selection of portaits are offered on behalf of charity for the Bristol and Weston Hospitals Trust.
Viewing
Wednesday 10th September - 10am until 5pm
