The following two lots are being sold on behalf of
Save The Children Fund
"The future of the world rests with the child"
These words were first spoken in 1919 by Save The Children's founder, Eglantyne Jebb, shocked by the effect of the First World War on young lives. Ever since then, Save The Children has put children first, recognising that it is often the young and their families who are hardest hit by disadvantage, conflict or disaster.
Save The Children is the UK's favourite international children's charity. Working in over 50 countries worldwide, including the UK, Save the Children reaches millions of children and their families every day, in areas where there is greatest need. Save the Children is driven by the belief that whatever the reason for suffering, children have the right to the best possible start in life.
Here in the UK the number of children living in poverty has trebled in the last fifteen years. Poverty is not just about missing out on things - it's about being ground down and denied opportunities. It's about homelessness and poor health. Save the Children's work aims to tackle the effects of poverty and improve the day to day lives of disadvantaged children and their families.
Richard and Emma Steiff
Details
Richard and Emma Steiff
Limited Edition No. 3 & 4 of 3,000 pieces
made of light brown destressed mohair, fully jointed, dressed with shirt and shorts in the style of Save the Children's 'Fundraiser' characters --12in. (30cm.) tall; accompanied with their log book and photograph album containing photographs of their journey around the world
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Limited Edition No. 3 & 4 of 3,000 pieces
made of light brown destressed mohair, fully jointed, dressed with shirt and shorts in the style of Save the Children's 'Fundraiser' characters --12in. (30cm.) tall; accompanied with their log book and photograph album containing photographs of their journey around the world
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Provenance
Richard and Emma Steiff, two Limited Edition Save the Children Teds, have recently returned from a 'Challenge of a Lifetime'; sailing around the world on the yacht 'Save the Children' in 1996/7 BT Global Challenge yacht race.
These sea faring Teds were mascots for the yacht and helped with the daily chores on board (so say the crew!) as well as completing their special log books and sending postcards from each port, as she sailed the 30,000 nautical miles the 'wrong way' around the world! They were named Richard and Emma after the yachts skipper, Andy Hindley, welcomed them on board with the warning he would "dick 'em" overboard if they did not pull their weight!
The yacht was named 'Save the Children' by HRH The Princess Royal, president of Save the Children, having been sponsored and dedicated to the charity by one of its major corporate supporters, Serco Group plc.
As one of the 14 identical yachts to compete in the challenge to sail around the world against the prevailing winds, 'Save the Children' finished the race in an astounding third position overall.
All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Save the Children.
These sea faring Teds were mascots for the yacht and helped with the daily chores on board (so say the crew!) as well as completing their special log books and sending postcards from each port, as she sailed the 30,000 nautical miles the 'wrong way' around the world! They were named Richard and Emma after the yachts skipper, Andy Hindley, welcomed them on board with the warning he would "dick 'em" overboard if they did not pull their weight!
The yacht was named 'Save the Children' by HRH The Princess Royal, president of Save the Children, having been sponsored and dedicated to the charity by one of its major corporate supporters, Serco Group plc.
As one of the 14 identical yachts to compete in the challenge to sail around the world against the prevailing winds, 'Save the Children' finished the race in an astounding third position overall.
All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Save the Children.