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Alessandro

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Paolo Penko opens at Rinascente in Florence

Rinascente Firenze starts again with Florentine craftsmanship Penko Bottega Orafa opens its own shop window in the jewellery department on the new ground floor of Rinascente Firenze.

December 16, 2020/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko and the Fairy Morgana

A bracelet to help to the restoration of the “Fonte della Fata Morgana” (Fountain of the Fairy Morgana) The “Fata Morgana” bracelet was made on the occasion of the 26th edition of Artigianato & Palazzo, to help raise funds for the restoration of the “Fonte della Fata Morgana”.

September 12, 2020/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko’s jewellery for Dolce&Gabbana

Until 15 October at Palazzo Vecchio, the creations of the 38 artisans chosen for Dolce&Gabbana’s haute couture and high fashion shows will be on display.

September 3, 2020/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko for Dolce & Gabbana

The Crown of Cosimo I, his Sceptre, the Golden Fleece and a Medici Brooch. Our jewellery among the works that adorned the dresses of the Florentine fashion show On September 2nd, 2020, in the Salone dei Cinquecento of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, the fashion show of the new Dolce & Gabbana Alta Sartoria Uomo collection […]

September 2, 2020/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko creates the first “orchestra set” for Beatrice Venezi

The jewel is inspired by the Dome of the Florence Cathedral The work will go to Beatrice Venezi and was created for the launch event of “Musica in Giro”.

July 21, 2020/by Alessandro
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One Florin today for a thousand Florins tomorrow

History of the Gold Florin by Luca Giannelli

July 20, 2020/by Alessandro
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Feast of St. John 2020

The Crosses of St John HOMAGE TO THE ARCHBISHOPRIC AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF FLORENCE ON THE DAY OF THE PATRON SAINT

June 24, 2020/by Alessandro
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Messer Papero and the florins of Mastro Adamo

Messer Papero and the florins of Mastro Adamo is the third chapter of the funny comic-strip Saga of Messer Papero, first published in “Topolino”(Mickey Mouse) issue 1427 of March 27th 1983. An engaging story written by Guido Martina and illustrated by Giovan Battista Carpi, which tells about the arrival of Messer Papero (Uncle Scrooge) and his […]

January 8, 2020/by Alessandro
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The Gold Florin to François-Henri Pinault

Mayor of Florence Dario Nardella: “He has believed in ‘Made in Italy’ and given many opportunities to hundreds of young people in the area”. The Gold Florin of the city of Florence, made by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko to François-Henri Pinault, president and CEO of Kering. The city’s highest honour was presented to the French […]

January 7, 2020/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko creates the Franco Zeffirelli Foundation cards

A gold and a silver card to support the Franco Zeffirelli Foundation

December 21, 2019/by Alessandro
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The Grand Ducal Crown of Cosimo I

Cosimo I de’ Medici and Palazzo Vecchio: 450 years after the reading of the grand ducal bull of appointment, opening on Friday 13 December Nel palazzo di Cosimo. I simboli del potere Until 15 March 2020 at the Museo di Palazzo Vecchio a museum tour curated by the Municipality of Florence and MUS.E that retraces […]

December 13, 2019/by Alessandro
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Artigianato e Palazzo receives the Gold Florin

Artigianato e Palazzo received the Gold Florin of the City of Florence by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko, which was presented by Mayor Dario Nardella.

July 15, 2019/by Alessandro
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Feast of Saint John 2019

Riccardo Penko makes the Saint John’s Crosses 2019 HOMAGE TO THE ARCHBISHOPRIC AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF FLORENCE ON THE DAY OF THE PATRON SAINT

June 24, 2019/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko receives the Gold Florin

The Gold Florin of the city of Florence to Paolo Penko The highest Florentine honour that the Municipal Administration of Florence awards every year to Italian citizens or citizens of other countries who, through their notorious work in the fields of culture, the arts, work in all its forms, politics, welfare, philanthropy, sport or international […]

June 23, 2019/by Alessandro
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Pope Francis receives the Istituto degli Innocenti Medal made by Penko Bottega Orafa

Istituto degli Innocenti in private audience with Pope Francis

May 24, 2019/by Alessandro
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The Gold Florin awarded to Paolo Penko: the announcement by the Mayor Nardella

During the inauguration of the shop in Via Zannetti, Florence Mayor Dario Nardella announces the awarding of the Gold Florin to Paolo Penko.

March 23, 2019/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko reopens the historic Bottega in via Zannetti

A new look for Paolo Penko’s Bottega. Today saw the inauguration of the historic headquarters of Bottega Orafa Artigiana Paolo Penko, in Via Zannetti 14/16r, in the heart of the centre of Florence.

March 23, 2019/by Alessandro
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President Mattarella receives the Istituto degli Innocenti Medal made by Penko Bottega Orafa

President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella at the opening ceremony of the Institute’s Seicentennial celebrations

February 11, 2019/by Alessandro
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The Seal of Peace to Cardinal Ernest Simoni

The Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, presented the Seal of Peace, made by Paolo Penko, to Cardinal Ernest Simoni. President of the Republic of Albania Ilir Meta and Archbishop Giuseppe Betori were also present.

November 2, 2018/by Alessandro
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Florentine Goblet

A new chalice made for the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Work created by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko in collaboration with his sons Alessandro and Riccardo for the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

October 28, 2018/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko on the red carpet

Paolo Penko on the red carpet of the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival.

September 3, 2018/by Alessandro
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“Giancarlo Galardi” Special Prize

Paolo Penko wins the “Giancarlo Galardi” special prize offered by the Contrada della Selva The “Special Prize” offered by the Contrada della Selva in honour and in memory of Giancarlo Galardi has been created by the master goldsmith Paolo Penko. It will go to the pair of bishops who, for their skill, will stand out […]

August 10, 2018/by Alessandro
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Feast of St John 2018

Riccardo Penko makes the Crosses of St John HOMAGE TO THE ARCHBISHOPRIC AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF FLORENCE ON THE DAY OF THE PATRON SAINT

June 24, 2018/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko and his Masgalano

A real jewel awarded this year to the Nobil Contrada dell’Oca The Masgalano for the 2017 Palios created by Paolo Penko and offered by Lions Club Siena on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Sienese club and 100 years of Lions International is a real jewel. It could not be otherwise for a […]

June 16, 2018/by Alessandro
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Councillor Perra becomes a goldsmith for a day

Stage of “A day as an artisan” at the Bottega Penko. Perra: “Collaboration between trade associations and the administration is fundamental to protect and enhance a heritage of knowledge of inestimable value”.

March 21, 2018/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko opens in Via delle Oche

The historic jewellery store doubles up in old Visdomini Tower A new jewellery workshop to house Penko’s unique creations and provide continuity for training in the field of excellent craftsmanship.

February 10, 2018/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko makes the Cardinal’s Cross for Ernest Simoni

Master goldsmith Paolo Penko has created a cardinal’s cross for Cardinal Ernest Simoni of Albania.

February 8, 2018/by Alessandro
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Feast of Tabernacles, the Nobile Contrada dell’Oca wins

Awarded a prize made by master goldsmith Paolo Penko to the children

December 8, 2017/by Alessandro
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The Gold Florin to Narciso Parigi

Singer Narciso Parigi received from Mayor Dario Nardella the Gold Florin of the city of Florence made by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko. La cerimonia si è svolta nella Sala della Musica dell’ex tribunale di piazza San Firenze, sede della Fondazione Zeffirelli.

November 29, 2017/by Alessandro
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The Seal of Peace to the Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama returns to Florence after 20 years to take part in the third edition of the Festival of Religions At the opening of the festival, the Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, presents the Dalai Lama with the Seal of Peace made by Penko Bottega Orafa.

September 10, 2017/by Alessandro
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Feast of Saint John 2017

The Crosses of Saint John HOMAGE TO THE ARCHBISHOPRIC AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF FLORENCE ON THE DAY OF THE PATRON SAINT

June 24, 2017/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko proclaimed Honorary Academician

Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko joins the prestigious Accademia delle Arti del Disegno as an Honorary Academician in the Sculpture Class.

October 18, 2016/by Alessandro
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The Gold Florin to Campriani

Multi-Olympic champion Niccolò Campriani has been awarded with the Gold Florin of the City of Florence, created by master goldsmith Paolo Penko. It was presented today at the Buontalenti Institute by Mayor Dario Nardella.

October 4, 2016/by Alessandro
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The Epistolary Seal of Lorenzo the Magnificent

Lorenzo de’ Medici’s personal seal that recalls the myth of brute force overcome by love

July 14, 2016/by Alessandro
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The Gold Florin to Wanny di Filippo

Wanny Di Filippo, founder and designer of the company Il Bisonte and patron of the women’s volleyball team Il Bisonte Firenze, received today in the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio, on the occasion of the celebrations for San Giovanni Battista, the patron saint of Florence, the “Gold Florin of the City of Florence” made […]

June 24, 2016/by Alessandro
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Feast of Saint John 2016

The Crosses of Saint John HOMAGE TO THE ARCHBISHOPRIC AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF FLORENCE ON THE DAY OF THE PATRON SAINT

June 24, 2016/by Alessandro
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The Gold Florin made by Paolo Penko for Karl Lagerfeld

World-famous designer presented with award by Mayor Dario Nardella at Pitti Uomo The City of Florence’s Gold Florin has been awarded to Karl Lagerfeld, the world-famous designer who has put his genius to work for the biggest names in fashion. The award, created by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko, was presented to the stylist by Mayor […]

June 22, 2016/by Alessandro
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The Gelato Festival Medal 2016

Paolo Penko creates new Medals for the Gelato Festival The 2016 Gelato Festival medal was created from an interpretation of Italian-style gelato, piercing the silhouette on the inside, ideally filled with the “taste” of its creator.

April 25, 2016/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko makes the chalices for Pope Francis’ Mass in Florence

The Pope’s chalice and ciborium made by Paolo Penko and the craftsmen of Montelupo

November 9, 2015/by Alessandro
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The “Medici sceptre” for the City of Florence

It was created by master goldsmith Paolo Penko, who presented it this morning to the councillor responsible for culture, Emiliano Fossi.

February 27, 2015/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko’s solo exhibition at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

THE JEWELLERY OF PAOLO PENKO. PRECIOUS ART AT PALAZZO MEDICI RICCARDI The personal exhibition of Paolo Penko, Florentine master goldsmith, present in private and public collections, such as the Museo degli Argenti in Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence, is open to the public.

February 5, 2015/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko creates the new “Florentine Evangelary” for Pope Francis

Archbishop of Florence Giuseppe Betori hands over a special Evangeliary to Pope Francis On 24 September 2014, at the end of the general audience in St Peter’s Square, the Archbishop of Florence Cardinal Giuseppe Betori presented Pope Francis with a special and precious edition of the Florentine Gospel Book made by the Florentine Master Goldsmith […]

September 24, 2014/by Alessandro
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“Surprise” awarding of the Gold Florin to Franco Zeffirelli

The Mayor of Florence Matteo Renzi presented Franco Zeffirelli with the Gold Florin, created by Paolo Penko, on the occasion of the presentation of his archive, donated to the city.

December 10, 2013/by Alessandro
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The Gold Florin to Jovanotti and Carlo Conti

The Mayor of Florence, Matteo Renzi, presents the Gold Florin, made by Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko, to singer Jovanotti and presenter Carlo Conti.

June 24, 2013/by Alessandro
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The Gold Florin of the City of Florence

The Gold Florin is the City of Florence’s highest honour, awarded to personalities and organisations that have distinguished themselves for their ties and love for the city of the lily.

June 23, 2013/by Alessandro
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A new evangeliary made for the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Master goldsmith Paolo Penko has created the new evangeliary cover for the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

March 24, 2013/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko makes the baton for Giuseppe Lanzetta

Paolo Penko makes a new conductor’s baton for Maestro Lanzetta.

March 26, 2010/by Alessandro
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Florentia Florens – The Medal of Solidarity

A medal to mark the anniversary of the flood, created by master goldsmith Paolo Penko, and donated by the artist himself to the authorities and those who worked to save the city’s cultural heritage, as part of an initiative promoted by the Rotary Club, which did so much for the flood victims in 1966.

November 11, 2006/by Alessandro
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The victorious Contrada della Selva

A sculptor – goldsmith for the victory of the Contrada della Selva at the Palio of Siena

August 16, 2006/by Alessandro
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Paolo Penko receives the Bel San Giovanni Prize

Master Goldsmith Paolo Penko received the 2006 Bel San Giovanni Prize in the Salone dei Cinquecento

January 29, 2006/by Alessandro
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The Seal of Peace

Paolo Penko reproduces the Seal of Peace of Florence

July 4, 1994/by Alessandro

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