Lot 262 , A pair of Robert Mouseman Thompson carved oak three light candelabra, 15in.

A pair of Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson carved oak three light candelabra, of gothic design with wrought iron sconces, from a set of 20 commissioned in 1936 for Bramshill House Police Training College, Hampshire. 15in.
Estimate £2,000-3,000

PLEASE NOTE PROVENANCE SHOULD READ:

Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson's records show an order from The Secretary of the Police College at Hendon dated July 6th 1939 for sixteen candelabrae to be sent on completion to Maj. JA Ferguson, Commandant's House, Metropolitan Police College, Aerodrome Road, Hendon, London NW9. The cash books show that the cost of the order was £20 and paid in September 1939. These were a one-off commission made especially for the Police College and are therefore probably unique.



Provenance: Bramshill House Police Training College, Hampshire.


1st candelabrum- One side arm has been broken and re-set towards the base of the curve. There is a small piece of wood (damage) missing from the base end corner of one of the base stretchers and a similar piece missing from the top end corner of the other stretcher. Numerous old minor nicks to the piece in general.
2nd candelabrum- Lighter in colour and the mouse is carved in a different position. Again, numerous old minor nicks to the piece in general.


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Sold for £3,000