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The team at Sheffield Assay Office have been busy behind the scenes for months working with Silversmiths Colette Bishop and Shinta Nakajima to create new works of art in honour of our 250th anniversary.

Running until 10th March 2024, a new display in the Sykes Gallery Metalwork Collection tells the story of Sheffield Assay Office, established in 1773 and one of only four remaining Assay Offices in the UK.

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Sheffield Assay Office, Assay Master Ashley Carson treated all staff to a special day out at Doncaster Races during St Ledger week.

On Monday 11th September, Sheffield Assay Office held a special service at Sheffield Cathedral to give thanks to the city that has been our home for 250 years.

With great sadness, family jewellers C W Sellors recently announced the passing of their founder Christopher William Sellors. The team at Sheffield Assay Office are devastated by the news and send condolences to his family, friends and everyone that was impacted by his life's work.

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.

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.

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.