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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy purse bar and suspension loop of probable very late Medieval or early Post-Medieval date (1450 - 1600). The arms of the purse bar are broadly sub rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. It is relatively short and stubby compared to many purse bars recorded. The terminals are plain. The underside of the bar has a flange projecting downwards, through which are worn and damaged 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 contains the central suspension loop. The centre of the bar has been decorated with two vertical ribs either side, similar to that described at the end of the purse bar. The central suspension loop is fixed to the purse bar through the pierced hole. The lower end of the suspension loop is formed from a circular bar, which allowed the loop to rotate through 360°. The loop is sub-rectangular in shape with a central rectangular hole. The purse bar measures 65.8mm in length, 32.7mm width, is 10.0mm thick and weighs 30.25 grams. The purse bar is a green colour with an even patina which covers most of the surface area. Similar purse bars have been discussed by Ward Perkins in the Museum of London Medieval Catalogue. He classifies this type as Type B5 which is distinguished from the other types by its squared central loop and moulded bar complete with plates beneath pierced for the attachment of a bag. Ward Perkins suggests that this type of purse bar is to date from the period 1450 - 1550 (pp167-169). Parallels on the database can also be found; WILT-83ABE1, SWYOR-E45953 and HESH-B960F6.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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