Wrought Iron by F.lli Di Prinzio
History and awards
The company was founded in 1972 in Guardiagrele as "RAFFAELE DI PRINZIO & F. LLI Snc", formed by brothers, Raphael, and Luciano Bruno, directly originates from the attractive shop DI PRINZIO of 1856.
Iron working
Indeed their fathers, their grandparents and even great-grandparents as they were known talented blacksmiths and farriers, and also known as builders of knives
The three brothers embraced since the small art of working with wrought iron
As the love for this art has grown ever stronger, enhancing the artistic and organizational links. Since the brothers engage in small works of art: flowers, horses,
tools, etc.. Their first work was demanding that an eagle with talons grab a machine gun, interpretation of "Just War", and then, several other works.
- In the'70s, commissioned by Pope Albino Luciani, built Our Lady of Miracles and Child with the old man of Pollutri gathered in prayer,
- in 1978 made a gift of the Cross Pastoral Pope John XXIII
- in 1989 carried out a cross of considerable size (15 meters) for the city of Vasto, in honor of gemellaggiocon the city of Perth in Australia
- at the "Castello della Rocca Di Vernio" (Prato) the restoration of internal and external works such as fences, beds, coats of arms, chandeliers, floral dividers, and more,
- in 2000 made a gift to the Holy Pontiff in the following symbol of the Jubilee.
Among the many local and international awards, won in 1990 at Avignon in France, the "Blue Sticker" as the best known makers with halberds.
Many works are scattered throughout Italy and abroad: an eagle and a fish Leone Often Palazzo Venezia in Rome, numerous decorations for the various bodies of the weapon, Eagles and other artistic works, such as gates of every type and size, furnishings for internal and external (balustrades, chandeliers, fences, ect.) for villas and palaces.
Many awards have been tributato
from public and private, is further proof that the Chamber of Commerce of Chieti them, always called upon to represent the region in the many exhibitions and performances in the
national honors often receiving gold medals. On 2 June 2004, the maestro Raffaele Di Prinzio received by the prefect of Chieti, Aldo Vaccaro the title of Cavaliere della Repubblica
Italiana.
The disappearance of the brothers, Luciano Bruno before and after, led to the only remaining brother Raffaele a greater responsibility. Sensitive to the activity that has to last over time, it was also concerned to ensure the continuation of their children and grandchildren, who are in today's society "WROUGHT IRON DI PRINZIO LTD."FERRO BATTUTO DI PRINZIO SRL".
Today, their activity is vast and varied expressions continue to search where their use of "iron" makes the work very energetic.
Some examples are, the sculpture of the swordfish that they can the polyp, or the sculpture of St. George killing the dragon, works jealously guarded in their shop.
Among so much creative activity and emotional are always available, trying to satisfy all special requests from customers. Seek to ensure a certain quality of product developing, designing and carrying out the work best suited to the places and environments.