Celebrating Sheffield's Women Silversmiths
20
Apr
Tuesday 20th April 2021
During International Women's Week earlier this year, Emma Paragreen, Curator here at Sheffield Assay Office joined forces with Sheffield Museums to deliver an online talk, sharing some fascinating stories of Sheffield's female silversmiths throughout the years.
Precious Little Gems 2020
20
Apr
Tuesday 20th April 2021
Last year, students from the Starter Studio Programme at Yorkshire Artspace designed and made special commissions that are soon to be unveiled.
Sheffield Assay Office Staff Take Advantage of Online Training
17
Apr
Saturday 17th April 2021
Covid-19 may have changed the working environment, but staff here at Sheffield Assay Office have not let this get in the way of taking advantage of opportunities for learning.
Association of Contemporary Jewellers' 25th Anniversary Survey
8
Apr
Thursday 8th April 2021
In 2022, the Association of Contemporary Jewellers will be celebrating their 25th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, they are planning a special conference and would like to hear your suggestions and input, to guide their planning.
Assay Office Guardian Says 'I Do' to Hallmarking
17
Mar
Wednesday 17th March 2021
Sheffield Assay Office Guardian, Helen Dimmick and her partner Phil recently visited our Hallmarking team to mark their own wedding bands ahead of their big day.
Dr Belen Morales Speaks at the LBMA Assaying and Refining Digital Conference
17
Mar
Wednesday 17th March 2021
Dr Belen Morales, head of Analytical Services here at Sheffield Assay Office, was delighted to be a guest speaker at the recent 2021 LBMA Assaying and Refining Digital Conference, presenting a programme of research using the principles given by the standards ISO 15093:20 and ISO 15096 to develop an ICP-OES in-house test method for testing high purity gold.
Sheffield Assay Office Paves The Way for Those Fascinated by Silver
17
Mar
Wednesday 17th March 2021
The team here at Sheffield Assay Office recently joined The Silver Society's Early Career Silver Group for two online events to help promote hallmarking and share knowledge and information with the next generation of silversmiths, dealers and curators.
Tributes Paid to Sheffield’s Great Knife Designer and Maker
17
Mar
Wednesday 17th March 2021
It was with great sadness that the Sheffield Assay Office heard of the recent passing of Stan Shaw, one of Sheffield’s best and most experienced knife makers.