Description

JACOB’S LADDER- IRISH PENAL CHAPLET

AVE BEADS: Dyed red horn cubes.

PATER BEADS: Buffalo horn cube capped with wood

CRUCIFIX: IRISH PENAL (crucifix) – vintage, Europe/mid 20c – (2.5 in.)

CELTIC MONEY RING

HISTORY OF THE PENAL CHAPLET/ROSARY: The Penal Rosary was developed from a long and sad history of the people of Ireland. But for some unknown reason, it is finding a new life all over the praying world, possibly because of world events. It is often known as ‘An Paidrin Beag’ or ‘The Little Rosary’. Its long shape traditionally is thought to come from the need to hide it under one’s sleeve as if caught praying the rosary, it could mean death. The ring would fit over the finger and be moved from one finger to the next to count the 5 decades. This would complete one set of the three mysteries of the full 15 decade rosary prayers.

ABOUT OUR MEDALS: All medals on our website are hand cast from antiques and vintage pieces in sterling silver and solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina.

PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE: (pricing determined by gram wt of metals at time of casting)

20% DISCOUNT APPLIED BELOW UNTIL GONE

BRONZE: ($162) your special price $129.60
STERLING ($218 your special price $174.40