2010-12-14 14:02:47 Wakefield Volunteer wakefield 2010-12-20 16:40:00 Amy Downes acooper SWYOR-779074 PURSE A section of a copper alloy purse frame, dating from the late medieval or early post medieval period, circa 1475-1550. It consists of a curved length of metal, one end of which is solid, the other end being rolled, thick sheet. The solid end is bent through 90 degrees to form a flat terminal which is pierced with a circular hole. The rolled metal end is not completely circular, but extends into a narrow, flat flange which descends from the frame and is pierced with three small holes where the material of the purse was fastened. The outer side of the frame is decorated with five panels, each area being separated by two narrow, transverse grooves. Each panel has two sets of three incised chevrons, each set pointing inward to the centre of the panel. It is 109.2mm long, 12.1mm wide and 49.8mm thick. It weighs 36.15gm. The frame has a patchy green patina. Reference: London Museum Medieval Catalogue, pages 159/160. A section of a copper alloy purse frame, dating from the late medieval or early post medieval period, circa 1475-1550. It consists of a curved length of metal, one end of which is solid, the other end being rolled, thick sheet. The solid end is bent through 90 degrees to form a flat terminal whic... Copper alloy Cast POST MEDIEVAL MEDIEVAL Late POST MEDIEVAL Early 1475 1550 12.1 109.2 49.8 Fair Incomplete 2010-12-14 14:02:47 WEST YORKSHIRE WAKEFIELD POINT( ) From Finder SE31SW SE3113 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 SWYOR Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.