Record ID: WMID-629B96
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 50% of the purse bar is present, with one arm and the central block present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The arm are oval, near circular in cross-section. Beginning at the block, the arm has a stylised animal head with open jaws. Now quite worn and difficult to see, these take the form of a short length of the bar that is thickened and widened, with a V-shaped notch on the top of each, separating and defining a brow and muzzle. The rest of the…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-97BDBD
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy frame from a purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 5-10% of the purse frame is present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The purse frame is L shaped in cross section and curved in shape. One incomplete circular hole is present on one side, with an internal diameter of 2.7 mm. The top surface exhibits grooved decoration consisting of two lines in a zig zag pattern. It measures 58.5 mm in length, 6.3 mm wide and 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 8.6&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1A1A8A
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, of the Early Post Medieval period, dating from circa AD 1500 - AD 1550. The remains of the purse bar include the two complete horizontal arms which would have formed the upper part of the frame. The remainder of the frame is now missing. The purse bar has a tapering oval shaped attached loop, this tapers into a rounded rectangular collar, with a rectangular circumferential groove at the base. The loop, below the collar passes through a rectangular shaped central block. A rounded terminal rove below the central block is now miss…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-03A6B6
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy frame from a purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 5-10% of the purse frame is present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The purse frame is L shaped in cross section and curved in shape. One complete circular hole is present on one side, with an internal diameter of 1.7 mm. The top surface exhibits grooved decoration consisting of two lines in a zig zag pattern. It measures 67.9 mm in length, 6.0 mm wide and 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 9.2 g. The purse frame is a mid green co…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-920468
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy frame from a purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 5-10% of the purse frame is present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The purse frame is L shaped in cross section and curved in shape. One complete circular hole is present on one side, with an internal diameter of 1.9 mm. The top surface exhibits grooved decoration consisting of two lines in a zig zag pattern. It measures 42.6 mm in length, 7.5 mm wide and 6.6 mm thick. It weighs 6.2 g. The purse frame is a mid green co…
Created on: Monday 10th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-AAD873
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1550), Williams Class A2. Parts of both arms and the central block are present. The separate central swivel, loop and frame are missing. Both ends of the purse bar exhibit old well patinated breaks. The central block is shield shaped with collars either side at the junction with the arms. Both arms have a rectangular cross section. Beneath the arm are incomplete suspension holes for the frame. Both arms are engraved with lettering which is almost illegible due to corrosion. A, G &…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-D122A7
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse suspension loop of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1450-1600 AD). The suspension loop is sub-oval in plan, and D-shaped in cross section. The suspension loop consists of an oval loop, with the sides tapering into a rectangular collar. The shank that would have originally extended through the purse bar, is incomplete and has broken just below the collar. The loop measures 34.3 mm in length, it has a maximum width of 17.8 mm and is 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 grams. The loop is a mid green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-3C16FF
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy purse bar, of the Early Post Medieval period, dating from circa AD 1500 - AD 1550. The remains of the purse bar include the two complete horizontal arms which would have formed the upper part of the frame. The remainder of the frame is now missing. The purse bar has a tapering oval shaped attached loop, this tapers into a rounded rectangular collar, with a rectangular circumferential groove at the base. The loop, below the collar passes through a rectangular shaped central block. A rounded terminal rove is present below the central block. The arms are broadl…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 20th August 2019
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Record ID: WMID-2284B6
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy frame from a purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 5-10% of the purse frame is present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The purse frame is L shaped in cross section and curved in shape. Two incomplete circular hole is present on one side, with an internal diameter of 1.5 mm. The top surface exhibits grooved decoration consisting of two lines in a zig zag pattern. It measures 66.0 mm in length, 7.6 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 8.3 g. The purse frame is a mid green to brown…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E32246
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse suspension loop of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1450-1600 AD). Around 50% of the suspension loop is present, in two joining fragments, with the top of the loop missing, presumed lost in antiquity. It currently has a forked shape, originally it would have been an oval loop, with the sides tapering into a cylindrial collar. The shank that would have originally extended through the purse bar, is incomplete and has broken just below the collar. The larger fragment measures 38.7 mm in length, 24.2 mm wide and 8.1 mm thick. It weighs …
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4F9379
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 - AD 1550). Less than 50% of the purse bar is present, with parts of each arm and the central lozenge present. Both arms are incomplete, but have a circular cross section. At the centre of the bar (where the two arms meet) is an integrally sub-rectangular lozenge, through which a vertical hole has been cut. This hole enables the suspension loop of the purse to rotate. No decoration is visible on either side of the lozenge. The purse bar measures 12.5 mm in length, 32.0 mm wide and…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-1A4C5D
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 - AD 1550). The two arms of the purse bar are sub-rectangular, with an oval cross section. The stem of the bar narrows at each end, with a globular knop as the terminal on each end. A space is left between the bar and the rove. At the centre of the bar (where the two arms meet) is an integrally cast sub-circular ball, through which a vertical hole has been cut. This hole enables the suspension loop of the purse to rotate. The purse suspension loop is oval in plan with tapering sides. It ha…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-999A5A
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy frame from a purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 5-10% of the purse frame is present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The purse frame is L shaped in cross section and curved in shape. One incomplete circular hole is present on one side, with an internal diameter of 2.1 mm. The top surface exhibits grooved decoration consisting of two lines in a zig zag pattern. It measures 54.9 mm in length, 5.8 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 7.3 g. The purse frame is a mid to dark green …
Created on: Friday 4th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-95076B
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 25% of the purse bar is present, consisting of the terminal and part of one arm. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The purse bar fragment has a circular cross section, with a spherical terminal. The surviving terminal is spherical in form with four curving ridges/grooves that radiate from the centre of the outer face and give the impression it is twisted. It measures 40.5 mm in length, the arm has a diameter of 5.0 mm and the terminal has a maximum diameter of 13.1 mm. T…
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
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Record ID: WMID-1FB783
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy frame from a purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 5-10% of the purse frame is present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The purse frame is L shaped in cross section and curved in shape. Three circular holes are present on one side, with an internal diameter of 1.7 mm. The top surface exhibits recessed decoration consisting of a repeating circular design. It measures 54.3 mm in length, 7.5 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 9.2 g. The purse frame is a mid to dark green to brow…
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 13th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7F25F4
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar and suspension loop of Late Medieval or early Post-Medieval date (1450 - 1550). The arms of the purse bar are broadly sub rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section.The terminals are plain. The underside of the bar has a flange projecting downwards, through which are incomplete sewing holes. The fabric purse would have been attached to these. Rising from the ends of the bar is a D shaped double rib at each end, projecting around the circumference of the bar. The upper edge of the central area has been pierced by a vertical hole which cont…
Created on: Friday 11th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-4F3366
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 - AD 1550). Approximately 25% of the purse bar is present, consisting of the purse bar with one arm complete. The other arm and the suspension loop are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The arm of the purse bar is sub-rectangular in plan and oval in cross section. The stem of the bar narrows at the end, with a globular knop as the terminal on each end. A space is left between the bar and the rove. At the centre of the bar (where the two arms meet) is an integrally cast sub-rectang…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E51925
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy attachment bar from an purse, of Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 16th Centuries AD). The attachment bar is T shaped, with a central trapezoidal block, located on one side. The arms are circular in cross section and have an overall length, including the terminal, of 23.3 mm. The shaped of the terminals is that of a dome or a mushroom. At the base of the central block, on this upper arm, there is an integral shank (now incomplete), circular in cross-section, which penetrates the lower central block. The attachment bar measures 59.3 mm in length, 17.6…
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-D7C867
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy broken purse bar and frame, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 - AD 1550). Approximately 95% of the purse bar is present, consisting of the purse bar with both arms complete. The suspension loop is incomplete. The frame is complete but in three fragments (two on either side of the purse bar, and one loose). The two arms of the purse bar are sub-rectangular in shape and oval in cross section. The stem of the bar narrows at each end, with a globular knop as the terminal on each end. A space is left between the bar and the rove. At…
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2013
Last updated: Monday 21st January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-D291E2
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 - AD 1550). Approximately 75% of the purse bar is present, consisting of the purse bar with both arms complete. The suspension loop is incomplete. The two arms of the purse bar are sub-rectangular in plan and oval in cross section. The stem of the bar narrows at each end, with a globular knop as the terminal on each end. A space is left between the bar and the rove. At the centre of the bar (where the two arms meet) is an integrally cast sub-rectangular lozenge, through which a verti…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2018
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