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France, 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of Maison Christofle, 1892, a plated bronze plaque by L.-O. Roty, fashioned as a triptych, Science presenting a cup to a seated Christofle, flanked by figures represnting Art and Industry, rev. legend in 14 lines flanked by a metal-worker and an engraver, 95 x 59mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.89; Coll. R. Marx 39; PBE 853; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.268, 13; BDM V, 234; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.48, 167; cf. BDW 5, 9). Extremely fine, rare (£90-120)

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