Lot 52
Brontë (Patrick) Seal, oval orange hardstone (?carnelian), engraved "B", set in a brass seal ring, [c. 1840].
Hammer Price: £7,000
Description
Brontë [formerly Prunty, Brunty] (Patrick, Church of England clergyman and author, 1777-1861) Seal ring, oval orange hardstone (?carnelian), engraved "B", set in a brass seal ring, slightly tarnished, old paper label attached "Bronte seal", hardstone 22mm. x 20mm., ring height 33mm., n.d. [c. 1840].
⁂ In February 1842, Patrick Brontë escorted Charlotte and Emily to Brussels to attend the school at the Pensionnat Heger, 32 rue d'Isabelle. They planned to stay initially for six months, but they were subsequently invited to stay on, Charlotte to teach English and Emily music in lieu of fees.
Description
Brontë [formerly Prunty, Brunty] (Patrick, Church of England clergyman and author, 1777-1861) Seal ring, oval orange hardstone (?carnelian), engraved "B", set in a brass seal ring, slightly tarnished, old paper label attached "Bronte seal", hardstone 22mm. x 20mm., ring height 33mm., n.d. [c. 1840].
⁂ In February 1842, Patrick Brontë escorted Charlotte and Emily to Brussels to attend the school at the Pensionnat Heger, 32 rue d'Isabelle. They planned to stay initially for six months, but they were subsequently invited to stay on, Charlotte to teach English and Emily music in lieu of fees.
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