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To celebrate our 250th anniversary last year, we created a timeline to document the long and proud history of Sheffield Assay Office. It was amazing to start at 1773 and work through all the historical events that have happened since, and shaped both the industry and the office.

The Sheffield Assay Office team were delighted to take part in the judging of this year's Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Awards. Assay Master Ashley Carson and Curator Emma Paragreen were part of a panel that judged the award for 2D hand Rendering.

We are delighted to release the results of our latest survey, which shows Sheffield Assay Office customer satisfaction is at an all-time high.

The team here at Sheffield Assay Office are delighted to be taking part in the Master Cutler's Challenge 2024. Companies, organisations and individuals are given £50 by the Master Cutler to show their entrepreneurial flair and community spirit for the Master’s nominated charity - this year we're supporting the Sheffield Cathedral Schools Singing Programme.

The British Hallmarking Council are seeking to appoint a Secretary to the BHC to be in post as soon as possible. The person appointed in this critical role will help support the British Hallmarking Council’s vital mission and contribute to the UK’s hallmarking excellence. 

The 70th edition of Vicenzaoro took place in January 2024 and the event was a record-breaker! There was a 3% increase in attendance over January 2023, which had already been the best attended fair to date.

Are you a UK based independent jeweller or silversmith with six people or fewer at the bench? Applications are now open for the chance to exhibit at this year's Goldsmiths' Fair. 

Way back in July 2023, The Hawley Tool Collection filmed a series of knives, featuring pieces from their own collection as well as items on loan from Sheffield Museums Trust and Sheffield Assay Office. Watch the videos here.