Description

FOSSIL CORAL “ZEHNER”:

BEADS: Fossil Coral is not only beautiful to behold, they are an invitation to prayer. Each  bead not only smooth to the touch but alive with the pattern of nature. Separated with coral chips, it is a gift from the sea.

You have a choice of either Crucifix or Medallion.
CRUCIFIX: LARGE VIA DOLOROSA – Spain/19c

MATCHING CREDO CROSS & THUMB RING

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 1800’s and the antique dealer (Oberammergau) explained they were men?s chaplets. (see Rosary Workshop Museum).

The actual inspiration for the chaplet to your left may be seen in the magnificent German book DER ROZENKRANZ (Andacht Geschichte Kunst). One of the chaplets in the book show a tassel at the end with a crucifix attached to the skirt. These were dated from the 1500’s 1700’s.

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

MADONNA MEDALLION (17c – 18c) – (shown)
BRONZE: ($242)- your special price $193.60
STERLING: ($500) your special price $400

CRUCIFIX: CHRIST CARRYING CROSS (17c – 18c)
BRONZE: ($242) – your special price $193.60
STERLING: ($490) – your special price $392