Centenary of the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, 1898, a plated bronze plaque by H.A.J. Patey, female figure representing Technique showing the implements of industry to pupils and teachers, reverse view of the Conservatoire, legend in 14 lines below, 68 x 48mm (PBE 664; CGMP p.299; BDM IV, 427). Good very fine, scarce (£40-60)