This work package ensures the overall coordination and smooth execution of the METENCO project. It includes administrative management, financial oversight, and continuous communication between all project partners. Regular meetings and structured reporting guarantee efficient collaboration across disciplines and institutions. By providing a stable organizational framework, this work package supports the timely achievement of all scientific and practical objectives.

A brass beater sits bent over a work block with a hammer and works

Brass Smith

He sits hunched over at his work pad with his apron tied on and uses a hammer and a punch to punch small metal plates, the Flinders, out of a long sheet of brass lying on a perforated metal plate. It is referred to as a brass scraper, but the depiction refers to a Flinderschlager.

A tub beater works on his work pad

Basinmaker

The basinmaker sits outside on the cobbled street in front of his workshop at his anvil and works on a plate with the hammer. Two plates lie on the floor, another on the lowered window shelf, while four different sized plates are on the top of the shelf ready for sale.

A wire puller winds a wire sitting on his table

Wire drawer at the table

The wire drawer sits at his work table and with his right hand operates the crank of a wire spool onto which he winds the wire through a drawing iron attached to the table from another spool attached to the table. On the shelf in the background are two spools of wire and a large box; a roll of wire hangs on a hook on the wall.

Man works the golden edge of a silver bowl with a hammer

Goldsmith

The goldsmith sits at his anvil and works on the golden edge of a silver bowl with his hammer. On the work table there is a ring with a gemstone set and an Akeley cup with a base and a lid.

A wire drawer spins a wire while sitting on a swing

Wire drawer on a swing

The wire puller sits on the swing attached to two hooks and uses large, heavy pliers to pull the wire through a solid drawing iron stuck in a round work block. A roll of finished wire lies on the floor. The shock puller, which is derived from shock, the swing, uses the momentum created by rocking to pull the wire with less effort.

A man dressed in red is working on a candlestick

Coppersmith

The coppersmith sits at his work table and works on a two-armed candlestick. On the side of the table there are two finished, two-armed candlesticks, a monstrance, a cup and a small box. There are five round plates of different sizes on the wall shelf.

A polisher works on a tool

Polisher

The brother uses a polishing rod to polish the monkshood lying on a low table. There is also a bag with polishing red (iron red), a jug of water and another polishing rod on the table.