The following three lots are being sold on behalf of
Save The Children Fund
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'Horace', a Steiff teddy bear
Details
'Horace', a Steiff teddy bear
with apricot mohair, black shoe button eyes, pronounced clipped snout, black horizontally stitched nose, black stitched mouth and claws, swivel head, elongted jointed shaped limbs and felt pads --10in. (25.5cm.) tall, circa 1904 (right paw and foot pad recovered, stuffing shifted from upper and arms and body, wear to forehead and tummy, overall fading and wear); and a hand painted tile depicting 'Horace', painted 1946
See Colour Plate
with apricot mohair, black shoe button eyes, pronounced clipped snout, black horizontally stitched nose, black stitched mouth and claws, swivel head, elongted jointed shaped limbs and felt pads --10in. (25.5cm.) tall, circa 1904 (right paw and foot pad recovered, stuffing shifted from upper and arms and body, wear to forehead and tummy, overall fading and wear); and a hand painted tile depicting 'Horace', painted 1946
See Colour Plate
Provenance
Mrs Caborne was born in Switzerland in 1903 and believes Horace was gifted to her on her first birthday. Horace remained a constant companion of Mrs Caborne until her sad death in February 1996. Whilst living in London before the 2nd World War, she met and married an eminenet Scottish Doctor. However Dr. Caborne died during the war, possibly in action, leaving Mrs Caborne to bring up their daughter alone. As she was fluent in German, French and English, she got a job working as an interpreter in Berlin during the Blockade, liaising with Russian, English and German forces. It was at this time that the tile painting was done by Mrs Caborne's 'char', who presented it to her as a Christmas present. Mrs Caborne subsequently worked in India for the Indian Government and has travelled widely, with Horace continually by her side.
It was Mrs Caborne's wish that after her death, Horace would be sent to me with the responsibility of finding him anew home and the proceeds of his sale to go to Save the Children Fund.
It was Mrs Caborne's wish that after her death, Horace would be sent to me with the responsibility of finding him anew home and the proceeds of his sale to go to Save the Children Fund.