Late Honor: BAUMETALL Award Solemnly Presented at the European Plumber and Coppersmith Museum
"Anyone who wants to learn what Georg Hubert accomplished on April 15, 1910, should read this article carefully," enthuses "Necko" D. Neckermann.
During the recent general assembly of the Foundation of the European Plumber and Coppersmith Museum, museum board member Maria Schechtl accepted the award from BAUMETALL Editor-in-Chief Andreas Buck.
The tribute to Georg Hubert’s impressive historical masterpiece had already been announced for 2025. After the trade journal BAUMETALL reported extensively in issue 03/2025 about the intricate zinc work from 1910 and its rescue from the scrap press, the latest general assembly provided the first, appropriately dignified opportunity to present the award in person.
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"The masterpiece – an elaborately crafted hanging flower basket created entirely without modern CAD programs or laser cutting technology – represents a unique testimony to the artisanal precision and tradition of our trade," praised Andreas Buck during the presentation. By handing over the Golden BAUMETALL Master Hammer to Maria Schechtl, BAUMETALL emphasizes the museum's importance in preserving such valuable treasures of tinsmithing and plumbing history.
Special thanks also go to the team of hammer makers at Picard, who produced the gold-plated cross-peen hammer exclusively for BAUMETALL.
The Tradition-Rich "Masterpiece of the Year" Competition Enters the Next Round
Our tip: It is best to apply for the BAUMETALL reader competition Masterpiece of the Year directly after passing your master craftsman exam!
All master tinsmiths and master plumbers who complete their exams in 2026 and 2027 are eligible to participate. Participation in the reader competition is only possible via email. Please send applications with contact details and phone number directly to: redaktion@baumetall.de
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