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David Williams wrote @ 16:59:44 @ 18th February 2011.

This is not a purse bar. It gives the appearance of being Iron Age!

About: Purse bar LANCUM-03A734
Medieval Lancashire

David Williams wrote @ 16:58:22 @ 18th February 2011.

Can this be completed as being part of a purse bar of Ward-Perkins Class B3, with fluted spiral terminals

About: Purse bar KENT-BE0855
Medieval Kent

David Williams wrote @ 16:56:54 @ 18th February 2011.

I'm not at all sure this is a burse bar. The central block is unusual and as far as I can see it has no hole for the swivelling loop. Also the terminal is unlke the vast majority of purse terminals. Perhaps it should be classed as Unidentified.

About: Purse bar KENT-3AF865
Medieval Kent

David Williams wrote @ 16:24:12 @ 18th February 2011.

I don't know what this object is but it bears little resemblance to purse bars. The central hole would serve no function in a purse bar and there is sign of a transverse hole for the swivelling loop.

About: Purse bar LANCUM-E8CD15
Medieval Gloucestershire

David Williams wrote @ 16:14:24 @ 18th February 2011.

The decoration appears to be niello, not enamel. Niello is normal for purse bars, enamel is unknown. The odd upwards projection, presumably one of originally two, is unique.

About: Purse bar CORN-CD6D96
Medieval Cornwall

David Williams wrote @ 16:04:26 @ 18th February 2011.

I'm not sure what this is but I feel it has no connection with purses. Perhaps a strap fitting of 13/14th century date.

About: Purse bar DUR-318068
Medieval North Yorkshire

David Williams wrote @ 15:52:07 @ 18th February 2011.

I don't know what this object is, but I feel it is most unlikely to be a purse bar as the ood extensions on the bar have no function. I would suggest classifying it as a swivel fitting and probably of 12-13th century date.

About: Mount LEIC-F88553
Medieval Oxfordshire

David Williams wrote @ 14:31:07 @ 18th February 2011.

This could be a purse bar terminal, though it has no parallels. Could the description be changed to this please:

A rounded, barrel-shaped terminal, possibly from a purse bar, with a fragment of the integral circular-section bar. Four opposing faces of the terminal are decorated with an equal armed cross inside a circle, each inlaid with niello.

About: Purse NARC2800
Medieval Northamptonshire

Adam Staples wrote @ 12:42:44 @ 18th February 2011.

This object is clearly a c.17th century clothing fastener, and not Roman as described.

About: Strap fitting NCL-B8A7A5
Post medieval East Riding Of Yorkshire

David Williams wrote @ 12:18:01 @ 18th February 2011.

This should be reclassified as Ward Perkins Class B6, not A1

About: Purse YORYM-A61BB0
Medieval East Riding Of Yorkshire

Peter Reavill wrote @ 16:37:12 @ 17th February 2011.

For a similar figurine (although not in as good condition as the one above) see HESH-D4BA65 from Stafford Area, Staffordshire. It should be noted that this Stafford example is from a field that has produced other 'votive' material and underlines Anni's theories re religious activity. Thanks are also extended to Anni for her help in identifying the Stafford example. Peter Reavill FLO - Hereford and Salop

About: Figurine BERK-1B2666
Post medieval Oxfordshire

David Williams wrote @ 13:28:48 @ 15th February 2011.

This is a medieval horse harness decoration-related fitting. it is not purse-related. Can it be reclassified please.

About: Purse NARC-27CCB6
Post medieval Northamptonshire

David Williams wrote @ 13:27:21 @ 15th February 2011.

Having looked at all the purse-related entries this doesn't appear to be purse-related. the bar is too thin and it is gilded. Can it be reclassified.

About: Unidentified object NARC-6BE538
Post medieval Northamptonshire

David Williams wrote @ 13:24:40 @ 15th February 2011.

This is the terminal of a coat hook of 18th or 19th century date. It is not purse-related. Can it be reclassified please.

About: Furniture fitting SF-4853C0
Post medieval Suffolk

David Williams wrote @ 13:13:32 @ 15th February 2011.

Despite the superficial resemblance to purse bars this object bears no resemblance to other similar purse bars. I don't know what it is but I don't feel it is purse-related as it ought to have a central block. Perhpas it should be reclassified as Unidentified.

About: Unidentified object SWYOR-780A76
Post medieval North Yorkshire

David Williams wrote @ 13:11:18 @ 15th February 2011.

This is difficult to see as anything to do with purse bars or frames. Perhaps it should be reclassified as Unidentifed.

The findspot is describved as Merstram, which should be Merstham. The given findspot is not Merstham, however, but Reigate.

About: Purse KENT3345
Medieval Surrey

Mr. Jonathan Talbot wrote @ 12:15:27 @ 15th February 2011.

Hi There,

I just would like to say I had a look at this coin, and although it is quite worn, it is in my opinion that this coin belongs to the Ruler "VESPASIAN". You are correct in saying the bust faces right! If you email me directly I will tell you why I say this is Vespasian!

Kind Regards, Jonathan

About: Coin ESS-416666
Roman Suffolk

David Williams wrote @ 11:58:19 @ 15th February 2011.

This object is medieval and related to harness pendants and other such decorations. It is not purse-related. Can it be reclassified please.

About: Purse LVPL1602
Medieval Cheshire

David Williams wrote @ 11:56:38 @ 15th February 2011.

Following discussion I am content that this shoudl remain as a purse - albeit an odd one.

About: Purse SOMDOR1134
Medieval Dorset

Katie Hinds wrote @ 11:39:36 @ 15th February 2011.

Many thanks David - an early record - it is now changed.

About: Vessel WILT-89D768
Medieval Wiltshire

Wendy Scott wrote @ 11:32:35 @ 15th February 2011.

Thanks David, Was never happy for it to be a purse bar, but not sure what to call it. Do you have any parallels?

About: Mount LEIC-E31A31
Medieval Oxfordshire

David Williams wrote @ 11:29:19 @ 15th February 2011.

This is almost certainly a tube to retain a ramrod below the barrel of a gun. It is not purse-related. Can it be re-classified please.

About: Purse NARC277
Medieval Oxfordshire

David Williams wrote @ 11:27:23 @ 15th February 2011.

I cannot see this as being purse-related as it bears no similarity to known purses. Can it be re-classified please. Is it really lead alloy? Looks like gilded cu alloy.

About: Purse SOMDOR1134
Medieval Dorset

David Williams wrote @ 11:04:27 @ 15th February 2011.

While this object as described as having an L-shaped cross section it doesn't otherwise bear any resemblance to purse frames, I suspect it is far more recent and that it is not purse-related. Can it be re-classified please.

About: Unidentified object SF8852
Modern Norfolk

David Williams wrote @ 11:02:00 @ 15th February 2011.

This is alate medieval vessel handle attachment. It is not purse-related. Can it be re-classified please.

About: Vessel WILT-89D768
Medieval Wiltshire

David Williams wrote @ 10:51:36 @ 15th February 2011.

Without a photo I cannot be certain but the description suggests that this is an18/19th century coat hook which characteristically have terminal of this shape. It is probably not purse-related. Can it be re-classified please.

About: Purse SF-B694A8
Medieval Suffolk