Mouseman pieces, crafted by Robert Thompson and his successors, have become iconic symbols of Yorkshire's rich craftsmanship. Known for the signature mouse carvings, these oak furniture pieces ...

They asked Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson to make a plaque in 1942 in honour of the 'Tiger' Squadron of the RAF. He took pride in his commission and the detail includes his trademark mouse on the top.

Inspired, Thompson carved a tiny mouse into the wood—a detail that would become his hallmark and earn him the nickname “Mousey” or “Mouseman.” Thompson’s whimsical creatures soon ...

The pieces by Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson were sold by Gildings Auctioneers, of Market Harborough. The designer gained the nickname because of his habit of carving a mouse into almost every piece ...