Chaplets from the Rosary Workshop -  CMI series
MUSEUM INSPIRED CHAPLETS
 INSPIRED FROM 17c 'GEBETSKETTE ZEHNERS' PAGE 2 of 2
  A recent trip to Germany opened up the beautiful world of 'Gebetskette Zehners' or prayer chains with 10 beads. We thought the Penal Chaplet was the origin of this design but it appears to be more universal. We have some silver 'Zehners' dated mid 1800s and the antique dealer (Oberammergau) explained they were traditionally a man's chaplet. (see below).

The actual inspiration for the chaplets below may be seen in the magnificent German book  DER ROZENKRANZ (Andacht Geschichte Kunst). One of the chaplets in the book shows a tassel at the end with a crucifix attached to the skirt, dated 17c

HAND FACETED STONES:
AMETHYST  +  SMOKY QUARTZ
CHRYSACOLA +  TOURMALINE
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ABOUT THE MEDALLIONS
The Zehners that inspired us are listed in German and Austrian Museum collections.  Some had Pater beads, some had tassels, most had the small CREDOKREUZ (Creed Cross), a reminder to pray the Creed and ask for an increase in Faith, Hope and Charity.  This type of 'filigree' openwork  medallion is traditional for the era and were originally from Europe but are also seen in New Spain (Latin America).
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MEDALLIONS USED BELOW:
AMETHYST: 'Madonna of the Shrine', Patroness of Toledo Spain -1700s. 'NUESTRA SRA DEL SAGRARIO, PATRONA DE TOLEDO' - SMOKY QUARTZ: 'Christ Carrying the Cross' (17 - 18c). - CHRYSOCOLA: 'Mary in the Rosary' 'MADONNA IM ROSENKRANZ' (artist Tilman Riemenschneider (1521 - 1524).  TOURMALINE:  Traditional Knotted Celtic Cross, (design dates back 2000 years).


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~ FACETED AMETHYST CHUNKS ~

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EACH DEEP PURPLE AMETHYST STONES, HAND

FACETED BECOME A WORK OF ART. NO TWO ALIKE
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15.5 in.
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MADONNA MEDALLION (SHOWN / BRONZE)

~ FACETED CHRYSACOLA ~

THE INTENSE TURQUOISE COLOR OF
 CHRYSACOLA  IS VERY HARD TO CAPTURE AS

 THE HAND FACETED SURFACE ABSORBS AND SENDS
 LIGHT IN MANY DIRECTIONS.
15 in.

MADONNA IN ROSARY (SHOWN / BRONZE)

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~ FACETED TOURMALINE ~

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RARE TOURMALINE, FACETED CHUNKS FROM

DARK MOSSY GREENS THROUGH DEEP ROSE. A
MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF COLOR!
15 in.

CELTIC KNOT CRUCIFIX (SHOWN IN BRONZE)

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... NUMBERS 6:24-26 ...
24 The LORD bless you and keep you!  25  The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! 26  The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace!