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Sheffield Assay Master, Ashley Carson recently welcomed Birmingham Assay Office's new Chairman, Russell Jeans and Assay Master, Doug Henry for a special meeting and tour of our state of the art premises.

Following a recent robbery at Sheffield Assay Office, two further break-ins have now taken place. Sheffield Assay Master, Ashley Carson, has issued a statement urging customers to be extra vigilant with their security.

Sheffield Assay Office have issued their new price list for 2023 which has included a small uplift in fees due to increased operating costs.

The four Assay Offices of the UK are delighted to announce that a new commemorative mark has been designed to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

Following the shock break-in that took place earlier this month, we are now revealing more details regarding special items that were stolen. We are appealing for members of the public and related industries to watch out for any of the stolen items, each one of which is very distinct.

A shock break-in at Sheffield Assay Office on Sunday 15th January resulted in a number of uniquely crafted silver items being stolen.

2023 marks the 250th anniversary of Sheffield Assay Office and what better way to mark this occasion than to highlight and promote the work of a few of our talented silversmiths and jewellers.

We were delighted to hear that Coralie Turpin had received a special commendation in 2022, the Keith Hayman Award for Public Art. Coralie used resources in the library and archives here at Sheffield Assay Office to help inspire her award-winning art.