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Gnome Man T. Whitaker Adzed Oak Table
ORIGINAL THOMAS GNOMEMAN WHITAKER ADZED OAK OCCASIONAL TABLE
Superb EXAMPLE OF THIS MUCH SOUGHT AFTER WORK
Stunning craftsmanship, using only the finest English materials and superior craftsmanship
A very practical size , can be used in any room for a multitude of purposesTom Whittaker circa 1910-1991 lived and worked in Littlebeck, Yorkshire, he studied at York and with craftsmen in Germany and Switzerland. He was adamant about using only English Oak and his trademark was to carve a little woodland gnome into each piece of antique furniture he made. There is a legend that a gnome is born every time an acorn sprouts and then that gnome will guard that tree throughout its life Tom Whittaker work is highly recognised and was featured in Judith Millers Antiques price guide 2006. Tom Whittaker died in 1991, his business ended and his workshop was converted into a dwelling house Of all the Woodcarvers and furniture makers of North Yorkshire the Gnome man’s work is highly sought after
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The Courtyard, Hampden Mill
Spring Vale Road
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 2ES
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Superb EXAMPLE OF THIS MUCH SOUGHT AFTER WORK
Stunning craftsmanship, using only the finest English materials and superior craftsmanship
A very practical size , can be used in any room for a multitude of purposesTom Whittaker circa 1910-1991 lived and worked in Littlebeck, Yorkshire, he studied at York and with craftsmen in Germany and Switzerland. He was adamant about using only English Oak and his trademark was to carve a little woodland gnome into each piece of antique furniture he made. There is a legend that a gnome is born every time an acorn sprouts and then that gnome will guard that tree throughout its life Tom Whittaker work is highly recognised and was featured in Judith Millers Antiques price guide 2006. Tom Whittaker died in 1991, his business ended and his workshop was converted into a dwelling house Of all the Woodcarvers and furniture makers of North Yorkshire the Gnome man’s work is highly sought after
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. TRADE BUYERS PLEASE CONTACT FOR QUANTITY DISCOUNT RATES.
Dimensionswidth 18.5" x 10.5" depth x Height 16"
Period 20th Century Antiques
Material Oak
Origin English
Maker Thomas Gnomeman Whittaker
Condition n very good condition for its age ,there is a small indentation on one edge looks worse in the images than it is , I only actually noticed it from the images, could very easily be improved... see images , in my opinion you would be hard pressed to find a better original example
Item code as174a028
Status Sold
£299.00
$378.21
€348.31
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€
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. TRADE BUYERS PLEASE CONTACT FOR QUANTITY DISCOUNT RATES.
View all stock from
G. Oakes & Son Antiques
Spring Vale Road
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 2ES
Tel : 01254777144
Non UK callers : +44 1254777144
Get directions to G. Oakes & Son Antiques
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