Watch List notes:

From the remaining stock of Mrs Irene [Neddy] Allen (1928-2020), European and World Medallions, Italy, Marsilietto Papafava da Carrara, Lord of Padua (March – May, 1345), restitutional cast bronze medal, late 16th cent., bust of Marsilietto, three-quarters r., MARSILIETVS PAPAFAVA JE CAR III PAT D ANN MCCCXLV, rev. shield of arms of the da Carrara-Papafava, topped with helmet with downward plumes either sides, INTERFECT. ANN. MCCCXLV DIE. VI. MAII, 70mm. (T & V 1032), the reverse in high relief, very fine, rare
*ex Mrs. Irene "Neddy" Allen stock
To be sold on behalf of several animal charities
Marsilietto was the designated successor to Umbertino Da Carrara. He was murdered on May 6, 1345 by Jacopo Da Carrara, a son of Niccolo Da Carrara, having ruled for only 41 days.
(120-160 GBP)