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.
BHC Press Release: Celebrate the Hallmarking Act as it Turns 50
13
Jul
Thursday 13th July 2023
25th July 2023 marks the 50th anniversary the Hallmarking Act which was given royal assent on 25th July 1973 and came into force fully on 1st January 1975.
Assay Assured: The Web's Trustmark for Jewellery
13
Jul
Thursday 13th July 2023
Assay Assured is the world’s only jewellery specific digital Trustmark, backed by all four UK Assay Offices. UK Assay Offices have been testing and hallmarking precious metals for over 700 years.
Assay Office Staff Take Part in Master Cutler's Challenge
6
Jul
Thursday 6th July 2023
On Friday 30th June, 20 members of the Sheffield Assay Office team donated to take part in the Master Cutler's Challenge, helping to raise funds for The Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust.
BHC Press Release: Spotlight on Hallmarking at the Trading Standards Conference
5
Jul
Wednesday 5th July 2023
Hallmarking was in the spotlight at the recent Chartered Trading Standards Conference in Birmingham with the presentation of the Touchstone Award. The Award is sponsored by British Hallmarking Council and the National Association of Jewellers and encourages Trading Standards officers to raise awareness about the importance of hallmarking.