A Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak pulpit

of panelled form with carved mouse signature, surmounted with a late 19th or early 20th century heavily gilded bronze ecclesiastical eagle
113 x 92 x 110.5cm

Condition Report

Timber is somewhat bleached and dry, joints opening very slightly, adapted to corner to support eagle, opening is app. 43cm wide at its narrowest point. Right-hand face (when viewed from the front) is heavily adzed and chipped along top edge, presumably from a previous fitting. Overall solid, but somewhat tired.  Eagle could be easily removed along with bracket, leaving just an semi-circular indent. Some tarnishing to brass ball in eagle's claws.