Terence

Here we go round the mulberry bush, the mulberry bush, the mulberry bush. I myself was only referring to the Artwork as Superb. But nonetheless, what one person sees as a great bit of tinsmithing and another doesn't that's the greatness of opinion. I myself happen to agree with Paul as no one is making this style any more and having seen them being made by a skilled craftsman it looks pretty good to me. Terence

Definitely mister Hough. (don't you already have a Can painted by Ron?) £195 in my eyes as a business man far too much. Put on my glasses - and for such a superb example of a Water Can and painted by a well respected painter £195 doesn’t look too bad at all. Terence

You mean like this Terence

Your quite right, art comes in many different forms. The making of the Stool is equally as important as the Artwork. I myself favour the painting as to the canvas. Their niece Sheila (who still lives in Braunston in one of the old Nurser family homes which I believe use to be a pub) told me about the two fellow’s and how Charles concentrated mainly on the woodworking side, but was still a good artist in his own right but very little (if any) has survived. I will look at the wood and the paint equally and smile with glee Excuse my ignorance but are we talking about Lucy over the fence? Pete has it under a tent now. Terence

Whoops sorry was talking to George at the Stop house showing him the stool. Your forgiven. The stool was given to his niece when she was I think 9-10 she is now 70 but I beleive it was already painted so could be older. Yes Jess did work in Braunston (some crackin work of his on Lion) Some of his family still live in the village. I understand. Finally I think I may have over reacted. I was excited in finding such an historic item (being a painter myself) and really wanted to share my find and when I saw the thread heading to Tommy Walsh's DIY slot. I felt sad. SORRY all. How about taking a picture of your own Cabin Stools and adding them to the other thread. To show the different style and artwork etc. Cheers, Terence

My intention of showing this piece in the History & Heritage was to highlight a past masters artwork. But now it seems to have turned into Carpenters world. I'll go along with the initial question which was superbly answered. But maybe a new thread should be started on the topic of 'the making of a Cabin Stool' if that is what is more interesting. I've started the ball rolling Click here Terence

Why and how different. This is my stool that I use to sit on whilst painting boats. Terence

Quite an exciting find but such a shame that time has made it worse for wear. But nonetheless a rare Cabin stool made and painted by the Nurser clan. George made the stool and Frank painted it. One of their earlier pieces. Note the country scene with no castle and daises no roses. Terence

Hi Jeannette, Thankyou so much for the information. I have just sent you a PM. Would you beleive that the can Came from the Leighton Buzzard area. The Chap who sold it said that Alf used to work for him. Many thanks once again. Terence

Good day to all. Would anyone now of ex boatman Alf Wright? (ex lock 27 G U) He painted the Can in the picture. I would like to know a little more about him if anyone could help. Thanks in advance, Terence

I'm with you. After watching the first episode I came away thinking 'what a barmpot ' this guy is blundering his way through the show and the canal, a bit like most of us did when we first got our hands on a narrowboat. I do think that the title of the show hasn't helped. But on the whole very entertaining. Terence

Hi All, I've just been informed by the lovely staff at Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum that there are only two places left on the May Roses and Castles Course if anyone is interested. (Thanks Chris Pink for passing on my details to an admirer of your art work , She has booked herself a place). Many thanks, Terence

We now have Back Cabin Doors, yipeee. Terence

Yes (Bridge 90). The boat had been moored for quite a few months opposite the back of our house.

Took these today of Mouse. Terence

Thank you all for your kind words and when I get a bit further I'll post some more pics. Just started the Cabin doors. I will give you a shout Ian when we are next passing through Hillmorton. Many thanks, Terence