Chaplets from the Rosary Workshop - CMI series
MUSEUM INSPIRED CHAPLETS
INSPIRED FROM 17c 'GEBETSKETTE ZEHNERS' - PAGE
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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 much
older and more universal. We have some silver 'Zehners' dated mid 1800s
and the antique dealer (Oberammergau) explained they were men's chaplets
(see below).
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THIS OLD WOODCUT HELPS DATE THE EARLY USE OF THE 'TENNER'
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1578 GERMAN WOODCUT This German woodcut dated 1578 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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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. on.
STERLING
AVES + JASPER
PEBBLES
FACETED
CRYSTAL + CORAL
AVES
OPTIONAL
MEDALLION CHOICE
MORE
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ABOUT THE MEDALLIONS
The two medallions used below, CHRIST CARRYING
THE CROSS and the MADONNA are dated between the 17c - 18c. This
openwork or 'filigree' styled medallion is traditional for the era and
were originally from Europe but are also seen in New Spain (Latin America).
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). Ours are available with either medallion.
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~ HANDMADE SILVER
AVE'S ~
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THE MEDALLION DATES BACK TO THE 1700s.
THE FILIGREE DESIGN IS TRADITIONALLY FOUND ON 'ZEHNERS' (10rs)
THE CREDOKRUZ ('Credo Cross') IS A REMINDER TO PRAY THE CREED
AND ASK FOR AN INCREASE OF FAITH, HOPE, LOVE.
12.5 in.
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MADONNA MEDALLION (SHOWN
/ STERLING)
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CMI.5700.b - $184 |
CMI.5700.s - $260 |
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CMI.5700.b - $206 |
CMI.5700.s - $312 |
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CMI.5701.b - $124 |
CMI.5701.s - $200 |
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CMI.5701.b - $148 |
CMI.5701.s - $254 |
~ FACETED CRYSTAL
AVE'S ~
THE FACETED CRYSTALS CARRY A DUSTING OF COLORS.
NOTE TOO, THE RARE, HANDMADE 'PATER' BEAD FRAMED
IN HAND CAST BRONZE FILIGREE CAPS.
13 in.
MADONNA MEDALLION (SHOWN / SILVER)
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CMI.5702.b - $168 |
CMI.5702.s - $244 |
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CMI.5702.b - $191 |
CMI.5702.s - $297 |
MADONNA MEDALLION
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CMI.5703.b - $122 |
CMI.5703.s - $198 |
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CMI.5703.b - $158 |
CMI.5703.s - $252 |
ORDER
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~ 17C MEDALLIONS ~
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ALL CHAPLETS ABOVE
AVAILABLE WITH EITHER
MEDALLION (CHOICE / PRICING
AVAILABLE IN SHOPPING CART)
(Left: Christ carrying cross, Right: Madonna)
... 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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