Treasures from Bygone Days at Bräurup
You don’t have to look far to recognize the history and tradition flowing through the old walls of Bräurup. Around every corner, you’ll find treasures from bygone eras that, in our opinion, receive far too little attention. We invite you on a shared journey back in time. Rediscover Bräurup and the beautiful Pinzgau region with us. This time, we present finds from our cabinets on the upper floors.
Maria Scharler’s Inventory List
Our first cabinet find shows an inventory list from 1902, kept by Maria Scharler. This cabinet was then still located in the Gasthof Ledererwirt in Bramberg in Oberpinzgau and probably came to Bräurup through purchase or exchange. As you can see, an inventory, a review of assets, was just as indispensable in the early 19th century as it is today. The term “guest room” was common back then. Guests were simply strangers who were given lodging for a fee, as tourism as we know it today was not yet common. Modern bourgeois tourism began at the start of the 19th century; before that, travel was mostly reserved for the nobility.
Marian Figures with Prayer
The second image shows two Marian figures, adorned with gold leaf, along with a prayer:
Prayer against impure temptation.
Through your holy virginity and immaculate conception
You purest Virgin Mary, cleanse my heart and body
In the name of God the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
Infant Jesus which is kept and revered in the Royal Order of St. Clare in Vienna.
As we suspect, this image dates from the 17th century. At that time, it was customary to show one’s veneration for the saint with relics of this kind. This cabinet was probably formerly owned by the Royal Order of St. Clare in Vienna. And then, under previously unknown circumstances, it came to us at Bräurup.
We would be grateful if you could help us better assess these treasures. Send us an email if you know more about these finds, or simply visit us – we look forward to your non-binding holiday inquiry!
