Robert Thompson (mouseman) - occasional table

[brocher]

Hi, I have a genuine question about my Mouseman table. We bought this back in late 1970s direct from his workshop/showroom in Kilburn. We haven't used it much and it's been a bit neglected, kept in a cold place unfortunately. We now want to bring it back into use, but have found quite a few stains and blotches not just on the top but also on the legs and stretcher, and the feet. I haven't tried anything yet to remove the stains (if that is possible) or clean it up.

I have attached loads of photos.

But I was wondering if anyone had some advice about what I could do.

I haven't yet spoken to Robert Thompson's about the table, so I thought I would start here.

Any thoughts very welcome.

 

[Jacob]

Looks like what you might get with iron and damp oak. Any grindstones in the vicinity?
Oxalic acid might do it.

 

[brocher]

Looks like what you might get with iron and damp oak. Any grindstones in the vicinity?
Oxalic acid might do it.

No, But it was stored upstairs in our loft space! Ooops.

 

[Jacob]

There's lots on here if you search back https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/search/1998536/?q=oxalic+acid&o=relevance

 

[brocher]

There's lots on here if you search back https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/search/1998536/?q=oxalic+acid&o=relevance

Thanks Jacob, I will have a look at that.