Lucky White Heather souvenir ware (Llandudno)

Lucky White Heather figurine with pearl lustre glaze, a souvenir of Llandudno. The base is stamped 'FOREIGN'. Made in Germany, probably in the 1920s (see item with product code 386). The condition is good except for a very small chip on the ass's left ear (see photo). Height 110 mm.

See the text below the pictures for the legend of white heather.

The Legend of White Heather

Long, long ago in Scotland, the famous Celtic bard, Ossian, had a daughter called Malvina. She was beautiful and sweet natured. She won the heart of Oscar, a handsome warrior.

They became betrothed, but Oscar left in search of fame and fortune.

Malvina pined for him and sought solace by telling her father how much she loved her brave warrior, Oscar.

On a beautiful autumn day, the two were sitting on a Highland hillside when a ragged messenger staggered towards them.

He brought the terrible news that Oscar had been killed in a mighty battle. The messenger held out a spray of purple heather to Malvina - a last gift from Oscar - and told her that he had died whispering her name and pledging his love.

In her grief, Malvina ran over the hillside, weeping bitterly. Where her tears fell, the purple heather turned pure white. When she saw this, she said "May this white heather forever bring good fortune to all those who find it".

And so, in Scotland, to this very day, white heather continues to be a token of good luck.

From: http://www.scottishwhiteheather.com/heatherstory.html