Record ID: NCL-94B0F7 - MEDIEVAL purse

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PURSE

Unique ID: NCL-94B0F7

Object type certainty: Certain

An incomplete, cast copper-alloy purse bar of late Medieval date, c. 1400-1500.

The bar has a cubical central boss decorated on one face with a cross and on the other face with a monogram or heraldic symbol, though corrosion and wear obscures the details. A vertical perforation through the boss retains the swivel/suspension loop cast integral with its pin, which was fixed in place on the lower side of the boss with a conical washer or lug that appears to have been soldered in place. The underside of the boss appears countersunk to accomodate the washer/lug of the suspension loop and bar. The suspension loop itself is drop-shaped in profile, with the narrow end connecting to the bar. To either side of the boss is a zoomorphic collar, with the beast's maw opening around the arms/bars. One arm is broken approximately 15mm from the collar, but the other arm remains mostly intact, missing its knobbed terminal. The underside also bears the bases of sowing holes, which were probably perforating two plates or extensions rather than one, based on the space of the remains. The bar is hexagonal in section.

This is a find of note and has been designated: Include in MedArch

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Length: 134.32 mm
Height: 66.3 mm
Width: 12.02 mm
Thickness: 16.65 mm
Weight: 101.1 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: North East
County: Northumberland
District: Castle Morpeth
Parish: Widdrington Station And Stobswood

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: NZ2292
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From finder
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 31st March 2011 - Thursday 24th November 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Robert Collins - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Dr Robert Collins - [view all attributed records]

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