rosary workshop - museum chaplets
CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS?
CHAPLETS WITH A HIDDEN HISTORY
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St Marys City. Md - 1638 |
Irish Bog Rosary - 1760 |
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ST MARY'S (Md) 1638 CHAPLET - CARVED IRISH BOGWOOD CHAPLETS FROM EBAY - 'DECCA' CHAPLET 19c FILIGREE 'TENNER' - SENDING YOUR IMAGE ? |
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~ ST MARY'S CHAPLET ~ |
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ALSO KNOWN AS A 'PALM ROSARY' The rosary was found in 1638 at the Saint John's site in Saint Mary's City [MD] in the foundation construction trench of the first major building. The rosary was most likely made in England and brought by the first Catholic settlers. The materials were made of glass beads and brass findings. the color beads originaly black or blue. The beads have had a slight chemical reaction which took the outer layer of glass and made the beads irredesence. Mr. Henry Miller, Director of Research, Historic St. Marys City told me the information concerning the rosary. The Jesuits were the religious order who built the church on the Saint Mary's City site. |
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I am an Elementary art teacher (Pre-K through 8) at Saint Michael's Catholic School in Ridge, Maryland. The school is located about five miles from Saint Mary's City, Maryland. Saint Mary's City, Maryland is considered the birthplace of religious freedom in the United States. This is the first Catholic settlement. http://www.stmaryscity.org/ + MY QUESTION IS How do you pray the rosary (pictured above) as the people did in the 1630's? What are the prayers, order of prayers and any information about these palm rosaries? + ROSARY WORKSHOP ANSWERED Rosary prayers as we know them now were pretty much in place by the 17c. The configuration of beads may have been changed along the way. This often happens when links come apart and someone unfamiliar with the sequence of prayer tries to put it back together again. The 10 large beads would probably represent the Aves of a single decade but the pray-er may have had other prayers in mind, too. It could have used the extra 5 beads in a pendant form (standard), which would take in the 2 Paters, Creed, Faith, Hope and Love. The craftsperson may have made the beads (if clay) and fired them while making plates, bowls, etc for household use in Maryland but certainly could have come from Europe. It appears to be put together by an individual and not a guild, as it takes on an endearing folk art look. finger ring would traditionally be passed to all 5 fingers to complete a full rosary by praying a decade on each. |
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~ CARVED BOGWOOD ~
IMAGES BY LINDA BULLOCK DESIGNS + Hand carved bogwood beads from Ireland. A beautiful example of an old and very traditional Irish Rosary - very, very rare. The flowered cross (3.75 in) is beautifully hand carved to match the 16 beads. We do not know the prayer sequence for this chained rosary or if it is in its original configuration (13 inches from center back to tip of cross) |
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The wood is very dark brown. The cross and the beads (16) are all carved with flowers from the same wood, which I have been told is Bogwood. It was believed to be carved at a convent in Ireland about 250 years ago. Dee Gleason + ... WHILE IN IRELAND ... When we were in Ireland last month I asked an antique dealer about old bogwood rosaries. She talked about the beauty of the hand carved bog rosaries (probably bog oak) and how hard they were to find - she mentioned that this was because they were usually buried with their owners. We are very grateful to Dee and her daughter who photographed this beautiful rosary for the museum . RW |
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~ CHAPLETS SEEN ON EBAY ~ |
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LEFT: 1682 Germany - 'TENNER' or 'ZEHNER'. RIGHT: Capped Mother of Pearl Aves with a filigree credocreuz and cross. Note finger ring is wrapped with a metalic gold passementerie cord. Dated by a German collector, |
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please check for more treasures! |
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~ 'DECCA' ROSARY ~
This old one Decade [Decca] Chaplet has a Pater in the loop. the pendant begins with a Credo cross with a traditional crucifix hanging from it. Note the small metal element hanging from the botton of the hand cut crucifix. |
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back engraved '1213' |
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I think the time frame is much before the 19th - 20th century. One exactly like it was found on Sanibel Island by the archeology department of Florida State. It was of Spanish origin left there by the early Spanish explorers possibly around the 1600s or somewhat earlier. If you look into the early Spanish rosaries, you may find more about it. If I can get it authenticated, I will place it in a museum - possibly one that you could recommend. I do not have a better picture of it, but may take it to a professional photographer, and see if I can get a good shot of it. Please keep in touch. With kind regards, Bill Scott |
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~ 19c FILIGREE TENNER ~
A very interesting silver 'Tenner' made with filigree beads [two filigree caps soldered together]. Credo cross and traditional crucifix date this mid 19c Germany. |
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My cousin Linda Kolaszewski gave me your name. We found this chaplet in my mothers belongings. She doesn't remember anything about it. My brother and I don't remember ever seeing it before. Here it appears to be golden in color but it is actually silver in color. Can you give us any insight to this chaplet. Thank you. Joanne Kuhlmann, Canon City, Colorado |
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~ SENDING YOUR IMAGES ~ |
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Since this is an open museum for antique and vintage rosaries, we encourage you to send your images for consideration. Things we look for: CLEAR IMAGES (a must) - UNUSUAL CONFIGURATIONS AND MATERIALS USED + ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE IS IMPORTANT If known, please include AGE - ORIGIN - SIZE If you don't know, possibly you have information on its owner, age or history. Please include anything you feel will identify your rosary or chaplet such as prayers, name of chaplets if known. Remember, the purpose of this site is for the student of the rosary - for those interested in the history of the rosary and how it has been used over the centuries. + WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP So if you have no information, please do not let that stop you from sending it in. And if we cant help, we will ask for others to add their comments. + WELCOMING YOUR COMMENTS You may see rosaries and chaplets in our museum that you know something about, if so, please share - many have and it has become a wonderful resource for those who want to learn about the rosary and its history. + SEND ATTACHMENTS AND INFORMATION TO: Please identify your email ROSARY MUSEUM so it is not deleted by mistake. Mail information and images to: |
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1st CLASS Part of a Saints body (bone, hair, etc.) and the instruments of Christ's passion 2nd CLASS
3rd CLASS
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antique rosary museum index return to museum german collection history index FOR MORE ROSARIES AND CHAPLETS: Filigree Rosaries - Various Chaplets - Identify Misc Parts Cleric Rosaries - Visitors Open Gallery |
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