Chimney Sweep
George - Our Lucky Chimney Sweep
Seeing rainbows, black cats and chimney sweeps are all very good omens on your Wedding Day, so why leave anything to chance? Meet George, our hand-made Lucky Sweep!
George stands approx. nine inches high and is traditionally carried by the Flower Girl, Ring Bearer or Bridesmaid and presented to the bride to guarantee the couples' future happiness and good fortune. Of course George is often then given back to the youngster as a keepsake and Thank You.
Please note that as these Lucky Sweeps are individually made for each couple colours may vary slightly.
It is a uniquely British superstition to have a chimney sweep present at the wedding for Good Luck. This apparently dates back to the time of King George III. The King was riding his horse in a Royal procession when a dog appeared and started biting his horse's legs, causing the King to lose control of the rearing animal. A man rushed out from the crowd of on-lookers, grabbed the reins and regained control of the horse, before disappearing back into the crowd. When the procession was over the King wanted to personally thank the man he believed had saved his life. All that he was able to discover was the mystery man's occupation was that of a chimney sweep. The King decreed that from that day forth all chimney sweeps should be consider as lucky.
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