Arts and Crafts Jack Grimble Oak Library Steps

Name: Arts and Crafts Jack Grimble Oak Library Steps
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1203458
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by Mark Jones Antiques

Description

A set of Jack Grimble adzed oak library steps, circa 1940, of fixed A-frame form, signed ‘Jack Grimble, Cromer’.

Frederick Jack Grimble, known as Jack Grimble (circa 1905-1990) was a craftsman, and art and woodwork teacher based in Cromer, Norfolk. Best known for his oak furniture produced throughout the mid-20th century, he is now regarded as the ‘Mouseman of Norfolk’. His style developed after careful study of medieval English furniture techniques, construction and materials.

He worked on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, including commissions for the Royal Family.

Provenance: Private Collection, Warwickshire; purchased directly from the Grimble workshop (with other pieces in our stock) and never previously on the market.

Physical Dimensions

Height

63cm (24.80")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

68cm (26.77")

Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1203458

Dealers Internal Reference

MJDA0033

Dealers Notes

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Description

A set of Jack Grimble adzed oak library steps, circa 1940, of fixed A-frame form, signed ‘Jack Grimble, Cromer’.

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Frederick Jack Grimble, known as Jack Grimble (circa 1905-1990) was a craftsman, and art and woodwork teacher based in Cromer, Norfolk.

Mark Jones Antiques

Best known for his oak furniture produced throughout the mid-20th century, he is now regarded as the ‘Mouseman of Norfolk’. His style developed after careful study of medieval English furniture techniques, construction and materials.

fig 1. Arts and Crafts Jack Grimble Oak Library Steps

He worked on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, including commissions for the Royal Family.

Provenance: Private Collection, Warwickshire; purchased directly from the Grimble workshop (with other pieces in our stock) and never previously on the market.