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Behind the Hallmark: York Students Experience Assaying in Action

3
Mar
Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Following a lecture delivered by the Assay Master at York College & University Centre last year, and a visit by students to Goldsmiths North, Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to welcome tutors and students from York School of Jewellery for an afternoon talk and guided tour of the office.

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Camden Market trader pleads guilty to £100,000 of illegal silver

25
Feb
Wednesday 25th February 2026

On Friday 5 February 2026, Ms Li, the proprietor of Little Swan, Stables Market, Camden, pleaded guilty to four breaches of the Hallmarking Act, 1973, at Camden Magistrates court following the seizure of £106,050 worth of silver jewellery without hallmarks by Camden Trading Standard

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The Gold Standard: A Visit from the Lord Mayor

17
Feb
Tuesday 17th February 2026

We were recently delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Safiya Saeed, and her niece Hamda to Sheffield Assay Office for an engaging and insightful visit hosted by our Assay Master, Ashley Carson.

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Connecting Manufacturing Expertise Through Accredited Metals Testing

26
Jan
Monday 26th January 2026

Sheffield Assay Office (SAO) recently hosted a British Manufacturing Consortium (BMC) meeting, welcoming 20 delegates from across a wide range of manufacturing sectors and providing us with a valuable opportunity to engage with manufacturers and demonstrate the role of high-quality analytical testing in supporting quality, compliance, and performance.

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