This craft has been handed down from master to apprentice since the late 19th century: Giovanni Stanghi, known as Leprino, turned the business over to Emilio Ercolani, who was succeeded by Vasco Cappuccini who, in 1925 opened this workshop that still has its original furnishings. In 1946 Lamberto Banchi, Cappuccini's only pupil, began to specialize in artistic bronze reproductions for furniture, doors and photo frames in different styles. Today it is Duccio who runs the business. He learned the craft in his father's wordshop, and then went on to hone his skills with Giorgio Piazzini and Bino Bini; even today he uses the traditional sand and lost wax casting methods and cold-finishes each piece by hand.
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