English Carved Oak Book Trough from Robert Mouseman Thompson

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Curved quadrant end supports flank a canted shelf and backrest on this solid English oak tabletop book trough. Crafted in … Read more Curved quadrant end supports flank a canted shelf and backrest on this solid English oak tabletop book trough. Crafted in Kilburn, Yorkshire, the piece is made from quarter-sawn timber showing medullary rays and finished in a warm, honey-toned colour. The left support is carved in high relief on its upper curve with the iconic Mouseman signature mouse, displaying defined ears, whiskers, and a curled tail following the grain of the wood. Measuring 45.7 cm wide by 21 cm deep and 20.3 cm high, this mid-20th-century design provides functional desk or tabletop storage for a run of standard books. See less