Description
Oliver Cromwell and Masaniello, 1658, a contemporary cast in bronze of the Dutch medal, by O. Müller, facing busts either side, Cromwell supported by soldiers, Masaniello by sailors, 67.5mm (MI 432/78), in Victorian fitted case. Fine.
The medal compares Cromwell with Tommaso Aniello, called Masaniello (1622-47), the leader of a revolt in Naples in 1647, against a tax on fruit. The tax was repealed but the unfortunate Masaniello was assassinated three days later.
