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PURSE
Unique ID: LVPL-9D6CED
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper alloy purse bar of medieval to post-medieval date, (c.AD 1450-1650).
The object consists of a central sub-rectangular block with a vertical circular perforation. From the sides of the block oval sectioned arms extend. One arm is incomplete while the other terminates with a rounded knop. The arms are decorated with oval collars which thicken towards the central block.
A second bar runs through the perforation in the centre of the block terminating at one end with a spherical knop while at the other end are the remains of an incomplete attachment loop. The loop from the hanging frame is incomplete due to ancient breaks. The object has a dark brownish green patina.
Dimensions: 47mm in width, 20mm in height, 7mm thick, 17.5g
Other similar examples are illustrated in the London Museum Catalogue (Ward-Perkins, J.B. 1940 London Museum: Medieval Catalogue London).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1450
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 20 mm
Width: 47 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight: 17.5 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th December 2016 - Sunday 4th December 2016
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Stafford (District)
To be known as: Gnosall
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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