'Uncle Edward', an early German bear

细节

'Uncle Edward', an early German bear
with white mohair, black boot button eyes set close together, wide apart ears, pronounced snout, brown horizontally stitched nose and claws, swivel head, elongated jointed shaped limbs and hump --14in. (35.5cm.) tall, circa 1908, possibly Bing (holes and wear to face, pads recovered, overall wear to mohair), sold with three black and white photographs of Uncle Edward with previous owner, three photographs of previous owner and her toys and four postcards from owner's father dating from 1911 to 1917, two of these postcards are addressed to Uncle Edward; and Uncle Edward's companion, a miniature 'soldier' bear, fully jointed with black bead eyes --4in. (10cm.) tall, circa 1910 (overall wear)

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拍品专文

Teddy Edward, later known as Uncle Edward, belonged to Miss Alfreda Alice Annie Elderfield (1907-1994), from Hither Green Lane, S.E. London. The bear was a first birthday present from Alfreda's devoted parents. During Alfreda early years she devised stories and games and even a family tree for Edward's perpetuation. Cards were sent to Edward and photographs were taken of both Edward and Alfreda indicating the importance of their friendship. Alfreda Elderfield trained to teach and remained a spinster. She devoted her working life to children. During World War II she taught at Prendergast Preparatory school. After the war she pursued a career working with handicapped youngsters and continued to use her artistic and linguistic skill through plays performed with her own home made puppets and Uncle Edward.

Proceeds from the sale of Uncle Edward will be donated to St. Mary's Church, Lewisham, London.