'Mouseman' treasures uncovered; Mirfield monastery hosting big auction in pounds 2m fundraising bid

Byline: KATIE GRANT

Some are believed to be part of a commission for Brigadier Hargreaves of Castlegarth, Wetherby."One elderly priest turned up with two suitcases full of things.Coleman, Brian D."There's even an unopened packet of army-issue miniature communion wafers - still sealed - and with the royal coat-of-arms on the outside."N8675$40.00There are some 300 lots to catalogue already but Father John has the help of his auctioneer brother George Gribben of Bloomfield Auctions in Belfast.To register for a full catalogue as soon as it's available email appeal@mirfield.org.uk* UP FOR AUCTION: Above, the famous carved mouse by 'Mouseman' Robert Thompson which is featured on antique furniture byThompson's of Kilburn, below. Left: Father John Gribben examines Wes Brown's football boots (([c]2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR)Drexler, J. Lee and James R. Cohen.Gibbs SmithThe auction is the latest initiative by the Community of the Resurrection monastery in Mirfield to raise money for a pounds 2m revamp.HIS work is famed around the world.224 pagesHardcoverFull-page photos showcase the interior decorating talents of Barry Dixon written by Brian D. Coleman, a psychiatrist based in Seattle and New York who has parlayed a second career based on his love for old homes. This volume offers inspiration via projects in a variety of settings including a modern cottage at Bethany Beach, a historic rowhouse in Washington D.C., and a high rise apartment in Chicago, among others. The projects are described in text and the photos are thoroughly captioned. A resources list gives website addresses for antiques, artisans, carpets, textiles, furniture, and showrooms.CAPTION(S):Father John Gribben has either found or been given a growing mass of antique and historic items ranging from furniture to stamps, so he's holding an auction.Father John said: "We started with an appeal to our Friends organisation.Twenty-one brothers live there and take life vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. They welcome 3,000 visitors every year.([c]2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR)

* UP FOR AUCTION: Above, the famous carved mouse by 'Mouseman' Robert Thompson which is featured on antique furniture byThompson's of Kilburn, below. Left: Father John Gribben examines Wes Brown's football boots (