19
May
Friday 19th May 2023
On Sunday 7th May, our Assay Master Ashley Carson married his beautiful bride, Kate in an intimate ceremony at Fulwood Old Chapel in Sheffield.
4
May
Thursday 4th May 2023
Leading up to His Majesty King Charles III coronation on Saturday 6th May 2023, all staff here at Sheffield Assay Office will be starting celebrations early and our Office, including the Customer Counter, will be closed from 1.30 pm on Friday 5th May, reopening again as normal on Tuesday 9th May.
27
Apr
Thursday 27th April 2023
Celebrated jewellery designer, Lucy Quartermaine, returned to Sheffield Hallam University recently to talk to tutors and students and share insights, experience and knowledge.
26
Apr
Wednesday 26th April 2023
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.
26
Apr
Wednesday 26th April 2023
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.
25
Apr
Tuesday 25th April 2023
Artist, Yuen Fongling and Designer, Jon Cannon visited Sheffield Assay Offfice recently to undertake research in our library and archives.
24
Apr
Monday 24th April 2023
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'.
24
Apr
Monday 24th April 2023
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.