Mouseman items

Like buses - none and then three!

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Trying again!

I should have moved the wire!

I really like the trinket box Aveline and I’m sure your DD will too. It’s such a delightful gift for a special birthday which will be treasured for many years to come.
anno - I certainly don’t live in a grand house but the pieces do fit in. I keep them out of direct sun to maintain their condition.
This particular aunt had lots of characterful items but the paintings, I suspect, were the tops of chocolate boxes put into frames. They were very evocative and I adored them. Yes, Aveline, I think I made the better choice.

My aunt has a stool. It's just lovely. You chose well Nannagarra.
The lady I spoke to on the phone said that each mouse is a bit different and is it's carver's signature. She said she'd pick a nice one for me. They'll know who carved it but won't tell me who. It's company policy apparently.
My mind was elsewhere today and I was surprised they'd phoned back in answer to my email enquiry. Seems like a very nice company.

Stool

My father had four sisters, two of whom were my godmothers. When one of them died her six children virtually emptied the house then offered me my pick. They took utility furniture and paintings back to USA and Canada. I took a Mouseman stool and a standard lamp. Until I read this thread I had no idea of their cost. I just enjoyed their character.

M0nica you're preaching to the choir! I'm with you all the way . Maybe my DD is resisting the way she's been brought up?
Meanwhile, a Mouseman trinket box in medium fumed oak is on its way - a new one needless to say!

What is wrong with secondhand? Nearly all our furniture and most of our books, pictures and ornaments are secondhand. Some of the furniture is antique.

It is an environmental way of living, limited use of hydrocarbons to make the furniture, as it was probably hand made with hand tools, no packaging, usually bought locally so transport missions are few. Some of them come from charity shops

I am really quite proud of being a Secondhand Rose - and I would love to own a Mouseman item.

Sad to say, my DD doesn't understand antiques. She'd just say, 'Oh, it's second hand'. . No soul!

Yes that's the one. The one I bought was a very old one with a lovely patina which explains difference in price.

The small boxes on the website are cheaper than that. It's a special occasion do I'm willing to push the boat out a bit.

I hope you have deep pockets Aveline Its almost impossible to buy Mouseman pieces cheaply. As we live in Mouseman country, I wanted to buy a piece to take out to my sister in law in NZ and settled on a beautifully crafted small box which I bid for at a live auction. It cost me £350.

Yes. Some of the furniture is very bulky. Not to modern taste The stools and small tables are nice and could fit in a modern house as an interesting accent. Still a bit pricy for me.

I wonder how you sell these lovely items of furniture as a lot of youngsters don’t want that type of furniture now. A bread board would be lovely, everyone would like one I should think.

What lovely presents LtEve. I'm leaning towards the trinket box. She could keep her earrings and things in it. She's in a houseful of boys so it would be more personal to her somehow.

I got a cheeseboard and a breadboard from my in laws as an engagement present. They’re light oak and absolutely beautiful.

A cheese board or fruit bowl?

Perhaps a young person might like the lighter shade of wood?

I've just found a cheese board like mine on line for £170. Not that I'm considering selling mine! I recommend a visit to their workshop in Kilburn, North Yorkshire - the furniture is so covetable, though you'd need a grand house for some of it.

I remember a neighbour showing me their magnificent Mouseman sideboard and have wondered what happened to it after they all died. I hope the daughter kept it.

Checking. I do want to be sure of authentic items.

ebay

There are some items on ebay, about £100 for an ashtray is the cheapest item. Easy Live Auction often has items too.

I'll keep an eye open

Items can be found more cheaply at auctions eg online, or occasionally in antique centres.