Niccolò Grosso

Niccolò di Noferi del SodoGrosso (fl.

c. 1500), also known as Il Caparra for his habit of asking for payment in advance, was one of the few Renaissance ironsmiths that we can identify.

[2] These include a lantern in the shape of a classical temple and stands for flag-poles and torches featuring elaborate imaginary animals.

[2] He also made the lanterns, torch-holders and iron rings on the floor of the Palazzo Sigre.

[4] Sometimes, miniature reproductions of Grosso's Lantern on the Palazzo Strozzi can be found on the second hand market, many new designs are inspired by his original (which was probably a mixture of original influences).