Thursday, Mar 29, 2012
The 238-year-old Sheffield Assay Office has appointed a new Chairman to oversee the strategic direction of the historic organisation as it moves through a changing period for the industry. Chris Heaton, who co-opted onto the Executive of the Sheffield Assay Office in September 2008, took up the post on January 1st having been a...
Monday, Mar 19, 2012
Last year The Silver Society announced a course on British Silver to be held at the Society of Antiquaries, London. The course was aimed at curators and new members of The Silver Society wishing to gain a more in-depth and greater understanding of five centuries of Silver. Emma Paragreen the Librarian/ Curator applied for a pla...
Thursday, Mar 15, 2012
2012 is the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and the occasion represents a welcome opportunity for the UK jewellery and giftware industry. The Queen is only the second British Monarch to serve for 60 years and major celebrations are anticipated. A special commemorative hallmark has been approved, which will be an optional...
Sunday, Nov 20, 2011
The Sheffield Assay Office Autumn/Winter programme is brimming with events for individuals and groups with an interest in precious metals, history, local history, arts and crafts, design, science and technology. This comprehensive programme has something for everyone, from general tours and talks to informative valuation days. ...
Wednesday, Nov 09, 2011
The Sheffield Assay Office are Delighted to Announce the Launch of Their New Valuation Service Rises in cost of precious metal means items many not be adequately insured Sheffield’s 238-year-old hallmarking office is to launch a professional branded valuation service which will offer valuations on jewellery, watches and silver...
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011
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Friday, Jul 01, 2011
AVAILABLE FROM JULY 2011 2012 IS THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II. THE JUBILEE COINCIDES WITH THE LONDON OLYMPICS AND THE TWO OCCASIONS COMBINED MAKE 2012 AN UNPRECEDENTED YEAR OF OPPORTUNITY FOR THE UK JEWELLERY AND GIFTWARE INDUSTRY. The Queen is only the second British Monarch to serve for 60 years and major celeb...