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Chaplets from the Rosary Workshop -  CMI series
MUSEUM INSPIRED CHAPLETS
 inspired from 17c  'GEBETSKETTE ZEHNERS' , page  2 of 2


AMETHYST
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AMETHYST
SMOKY QUARTZ
SMOKY 
QUARTZ
CHRYSACOLA
FACETED
CHRYSACOLA
TOURMALINE
FACETED
TOURMALINE
1578 
GERMAN WOODCUT
This old German woodcut   shows a man with one hand on a dog and the left hand praying on a 'Gebetskette Zehner' or a Prayer Chain -  'Tenner' (10 beads) ending in a tassel. Tassels on rosaries / chaplets were symbolic of 'wiping away the tears of sin or sorrow'. A crucifix was often attached to the skirt of the tassel. 

Also note the 'thumb ring' attached to the other end of the chaplet. It will be transferred to all 5 fingers to complete the 5 decades of the rosary.

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"GEBETSKETTE ZEHNERS"
CMI: CHAPLETS MUSEUM 
INSPIRED SERIES (2 of 2)
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OLD WOODCUT ABOVE
HELPS DATE USE OF THE 'ZEHNER', 
POPULAR WITH MEN FOR CENTURIES
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).
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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
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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!
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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).

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). RINGS: Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money some pre Christian. All shown in antiqued bronze.


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MEDALLIONS WITH A HISTORY
 MEDAL: 'Madonna of the Shrine', Patroness of Toledo Spain -1700s. 'NUESTRA SRA DEL SAGRARIO, PATRONA DE TOLEDO'   RING:  Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money,  some pre Christian.   AMETHYST: Each deep purple anethyst stone is hand faceted, becoming a work of art - no two alike
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MADONNA MEDALLION (SHOWN / BRONZE)
 CMI.5810.b
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15.5 in.

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~ SMOKY QUARTZ ~
NATURAL FISSURES ADD TO BEAUTY
 MEDAL: 'Christ Carrying the Cross' (17 - 18c). RING: Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money some pre Christian.  SRING: Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money. Some pre Christian.  MOKY QUARTZ:  Wonderful old, irregular hand faceted crystals  Natural fissures add to their beauty and do not weaken the stone. A scratch or two from age and use remind us of our own imperfections and sins.
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CHRIST CARRYING CROSS (SHOWN / BRONZE)
 CMI.5811.b
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17 in.

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~ FACETED CHRYSACOLA ~
ANCIENT CELTIC RING
MEDAL: 'Mary in the Rosary' 'MADONNA IM ROSENKRANZ' (artist Tilman Riemenschneider (1521 - 1524).  (purpose was to show the unread how to pray the rosary). RING: Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money. Some pre Christian. CHRYSACOLA: The intense turquoise color of chrysacola is very hart to capture as the hand faceted surface absorbs and sends light in many directions. 
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MADONNA IN ROSARY (SHOWN / BRONZE)
 CMI.5812.b
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15 in.

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~ FACETED TOURMALINE ~
DEEP, RICH COLORS
MEDAL:  Traditional Knotted Celtic Cross, (design dates back 2000 years). RING: Cast from ancient Celtic Ring Money.  some pre Christian.  TOURMALINE:  Rare Tourmaline, hand faceted chunks from dark mossy greens through deep rose.  A magnificent collection of color. Very limited.
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CELTIC KNOT CRUCIFIX (SHOWN IN BRONZE)
 CMI.5813.b
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then antiqued to restore original patina. 
15 in.

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ROSARY WORKSHOP
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Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the best supplies available.  The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important.

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