BHC Press Release: HALO Award Deadline Extended
5
Sep
Tuesday 5th September 2023
It is not too late to apply for this year’s Hallmarking and Awareness Online (HALO) Award as the closing date for applications has been extended to September 29th. Find out more in this press release from the British Hallmarking Society.
Office Closed for a Day of 250th Celebration - Friday 15th September
31
Aug
Thursday 31st August 2023
Please note that Sheffield Assay Office will be closed on Friday 15th September, for one day, to allow staff to celebrate the office's 250th anniversary.
250 Years of Sheffield Assay Office Featured in Retail Jeweller
30
Aug
Wednesday 30th August 2023
In the September edition of Retail Jeweller magazine, Assay Master Ashley Carson discusses how Sheffield Assay Office are celebrating an incredible two and a half centuries in business.
BHC Press Release: Helpful Advice for Business Entering the HALO Award
8
Aug
Tuesday 8th August 2023
Applications for the HALO (Hallmarking Awareness and Learning Online Awards) 2023 close on 8th September. In this press release from the British Hallmarking Council, Chair of the HALO Award Judging Panel, Rachael Taylor shares her thoughts on the Award and what could make a successful application.
Celebrating 15 Years in Our Purpose Built Premises
27
Jul
Thursday 27th July 2023
On July 21st 2023, we celebrated 15 years since Sheffield Assay Office moved from Portobello Street, Sheffield S1, to our new, state of the art home in Hillsborough.
Celebrating Sheffield at Goldsmiths North 2023
26
Jul
Wednesday 26th July 2023
Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to sponsor this year's Goldsmiths North, which took place at Cutlers' Hall at the start of July. We are thrilled to say that the event was a huge success!
The Original Team Gather to Clean Sheffield's Millennium Punch Bowl
25
Jul
Tuesday 25th July 2023
Our Curator, Emma Paragreen was recently joined by the four original designer makers of The Millennium Punch Bowl to clean and care for the special piece. This is no easy task, as the piece consists of the bowl, ladle, plank, cups and 2000 jacks.
Report on the NAJ Summit 2023
18
Jul
Tuesday 18th July 2023
The Annual NAJ Summit took place on the 24th to the 26th of June at the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham and Emma Paragreen and Sarah North were delighted this year to represent Sheffield Assay Office playing a key role in the event.