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English: A cast copper-alloy purse frame of post-medieval, 16th century date. The frame is made up of two components. A rectangular suspension loop which is attached to a horizontal bar via a waisted lug which protrudes through a circular hole in the bar. Below the rectangular loop there is a moulded triple collar. The horizontal bar is symmetrical, each arm being waisted and terminating in a knop, waisted for attachment of the purse strings. There is a moulded collar to each side of the central perforation. On the underside of the bar there is a further integrally cast bar. The purse frame measures 59.22 mm in length and 35.9 mm high, from the bottom of the lower horizontal bar to the top of the suspension loop. It weighs 24 grams. It is similar, though not identical, to an example illustrated in the London Museum Medieval Catalogue (Reference A2463, Plate 37, page 169), and is certainly of type B, a style that emerged in the 16th century. The frame is in good condition and has a green patina.