This calf stool, given to my Father by his Mother on our impending move to the Australia in 1980.
So this stool is part of my childhood and became mine when I married. My Brother was not happy, that I had snaffled it under his more mature and married nose...but could you blame me?
Made from English Oak and hand crafted....to quote them
"Robert Thompson’s craftsmen create oak furniture for the home designed to fit within both the traditional and contemporary styles of living that today’s modern world offers. We provide choices in the final look of your personal, hand crafted item to fit your living environment. Today’s investment will become tomorrow’s heirloom.
Keep an eye on that mouse tho’, he’s partial to cheese!"
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| A few marks left by plant pots over the years, some mine :( |
I found this great Ad, had to share!
Happy Weekend to you all,
:Pippa
Pippa I love your stool and the whimsy in Thompson's work - what a fab family heirloom!. Have seen a few counter fits that circle about on Bargain Hunt (love Tim Wonnacot!!) and my goodness you can see the brilliance and precision in your piece - btw have only ever seen bookends and ashtrays, can imagine this is a rare piece - simply gorgeous!. :-) Tina
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina, it is very sweet and a special family heirloom too :) ...love a bit of Bargain Hunt too
DeleteI bet little Mackie loves this too!
ReplyDeleteHe does, you have to start them young! X
Deletegreat to have a beautiful piece passed down the generations!
ReplyDeleteBec x
I agree, whatever the item, means more then :)
DeleteWOW! That stool is just magnificent and to have such a beautiful provenance for it as well is just magic :) Love the ad too. Kx
ReplyDeleteThe Ad is a ripper, so would of been sold on that typewriter then too!
DeleteI love mouseman furniture and visited the workshop with school when i was little. We have a little ashtray. Apprently you identify the maker of any given mouseman piece by the style of mouse (modern ones) if i remember correctly x
ReplyDeleteWow cool school excursion!
DeleteCool stool. I have never seen anything like it. You did luck out!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebecca! :)
DeleteWhat a fantastic stool! I've never seen one either. It's worth a little family squabble. :)
ReplyDeleteThat was a real coup! I think you will appreciate it more than your brother though and it looks as though it fits in perfectly with your decor.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous stool ... I think you lucked out in snaffling it ... well done you ... Bee xx
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