France, 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of Maison Christofle, 1892, a silver plaque by L.-O. Roty, Science presenting a cup to a seated Christofle, reverse legend in 14 lines, olive branch below, 41 x 30mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.89; cf. Coll. R. Marx 39; PBE 854; BDM V, 234; cf. BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.48, 167). Extremely fine (£40-60)

Executed in 1893; the central part of the triptych plaque designed by Roty. Charles Christofle (1805-63), silversmith, established his internationally-renowned business in the rue de Bondy, Paris, in 1842