Lord Chancellor's Burse (Purse) with Royal Cypher and Coat of Arms of George III

1760–1801 Overall: 78 x 50 x 5 cm (30 11/16 x 19 11/16 x 1 15/16 in.) Source image
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A richly decorated burse (purse) to hold the monarch's Great Seal of the Realm has a traditional role in the opening of parliament. The safekeeping of the seal was the responsibility of the Keeper of the Great Seal, an office later incorporated into the role of Lord Chancellor...

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