Angus and the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost.
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Angus has had his photo taken on a 1911 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, this wonderful car is in completely original condition, he had a go at driving but could not reach the pedals. This car had the radiator mascot of a lady then named the Spirit of Ecstasy which was silver plated and first used in 1911.
Angus is a 28 inch Steiff who features on page 143 in my Millers teddy bear guide. He is a gorgeous bear who came from a Scottish family who owned him from around 1908, so he is older than the car. He is wearing a waistcoat that belonged to a family member, also a St Christopher that he has worn since around 1910, hence some wear on his neck that is chain shaped. He travelled everywhere with the family and in the late 1950’s they gave him a little Steiff bear that he carries in his pocket as a Christmas present, he stayed with the family until 1990 when he was sold at Christies.
He is going to a new home where I am sure he will be very happy.
