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Bradbury’s Book of Hallmarks: Special 250th Anniversary Edition

Published: 21st November 2023

Bradbury’s Book of Hallmarks: Special 250th Anniversary Edition

A special, hardback edition of the Bradbury's Book of Hallmarks is now available to buy, marking the 250th anniversary of Sheffield Assay Office.

The 37th edition of the Bradbury’s Book of Hallmarks is a unique, pocket-sized reference book of great value, providing the reader with the marks of origin on English, Scottish and Irish Silver, Gold, Platinum and Palladium and on foreign imported silver and gold plate. The publication provides updates to hallmarks and includes the coronation mark of His Majesty King Charles III and also includes details of a further marks that appear on precious metals until 2028.

Special limited edition, marking the 250th anniversary of the Sheffield Assay Office, hardback: £25 plus postage and package.

ISBN 978-1-872212-10-4

A donation from the sale of each book will go to the Mary Parsons Charity for retired silversmiths.

Issued by the Editor and Publisher, Sheffield Assay Office, Guardians’ Hall, Beulah Road, Hillsborough, S6 2AN.


The Sheffield Assay Office was established in 1773, under an Act of Parliament and today the company assays and hallmarks the precious metals - silver, gold, platinum and palladium. Sheffield Assay Office is one of only four UK assay offices who all work to uphold the Hallmarking Act of 1973 and continue to ensure consumer protection for customers purchasing precious metals.

To find out more about the whole range of services offered by Sheffield Assay Office, such as our hallmarking and analytical services, please email us at info@assayoffice.co.uk or complete the contact form on our website at http://www.assayoffice.co.uk/contact-us,

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