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The Silver Society is pleased to announce the launch of its annual prize for 2023. The prize of £1,000 will be awarded to an individual who is in the first 5 years of their silversmithing career.

The team at Sheffield Assay Office have had a busy month, attending prestigious events such as 'At Home with Silver' at the Marchmont Estate and the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Awards exhibition at Birmingham Assay Office.

Artist, Yuen Fongling and Designer, Jon Cannon visited Sheffield Assay Offfice recently to undertake research in our library and archives.

Sheffield Assay Office have been proud supporters of the Starter Studio Programme at Yorkshire Artspace for the last 20 years. We were delighted to meet with the Yorkshire Artspace team to discuss their newly refurbished workshop 'Silver Space'.

Assay Master, Ashley Carson was delighted to attend this year's National Market Traders Federation Conference to speak to the attendees about 700 years of hallmarking history.

Back in January 2023, a commemorative hallmark was approved to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. This special mark is now available here at Sheffield Assay Office and we are delighted to see many of our registered customers jumping at the chance to utilise this time-limited mark.

Sheffield Assay Office have supported students at Sheffield Hallam University for 30 years and this year is no exception as we celebrate our 250th anniversary!

**NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS** Due to extreme weather conditions, Sheffield Assay Office will be closing today (Friday 10th March) at 12pm. We hope to be fully operational by Monday 13th March and hope everyone stays safe and well. Thank you.