The Man Behind the Book: Bradbury’s Book of Hallmarks
12
Oct
Monday 12th October 2020
The Bradbury’s Book of Hallmarks was originally compiled by Frederick Bradbury - who also happened to be a descendant of Daniel Bradbury, the very first Sheffield Assay Master back in 1773. The connection between Sheffield Assay Office and Bradbury’s is a long and particularly strong one, read on to find out more...
Sheffield charity set up over two centuries ago continues to help silversmiths in need
6
Oct
Tuesday 6th October 2020
A lady called Mary Parsons, who died on September 30, 1815 aged 68, left a bequest in her will for the amount of £1,500 to benefit old, infirm and poor silversmiths in Sheffield. Over two centuries later, a charity in her honour continues to help silversmiths in need.
Silver to Shine Again Online - Don Porritt Exhibition
6
Oct
Tuesday 6th October 2020
Following the successful showing of Don Porritt’s retrospective exhibition 'Silver: light, texture and form' in Sheffield last year, there is now another opportunity to see some of the exquisite work online and instore from the 6th October 2020.
Goldsmiths Fair Goes Digital for 2020
23
Sep
Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Goldsmiths’ Fair, an essential stop on the international fine jewellery and contemporary silver calendar – is launching a digital only Fair for 2020.
What can be discovered by delving into the Sheffield Assay Office Library and Archives?
22
Sep
Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Each year the Sheffield Assay Office team answers a variety of enquiries from both the trade and general public, with the help of the Sheffield Assay Office Library and Archives.
ACJ 2020 exhibition 'glasshouses' opens 21st September
18
Sep
Friday 18th September 2020
Sheffield Assay Office is a supporter and member of the Association of Contemporary Jewellers and is delighted to announce the opening of the 2020 online exhibition 'glasshouses' - launching on the 21st September.
Is Your Pre-Loved Jewellery Breaking the Rules?
7
Aug
Friday 7th August 2020
Newly manufactured jewellery makes its way to an Assay Office as required by the Hallmarking Act. But what about jewellery that was made years ago, and is now being re-sold as second hand? Do these pre-loved items being sold on auction sites, in pawnbrokers’ shops or jewellers need hallmarking too?
Sheffield Assay Office Celebrates 12 Years in State of the Art Premises
29
Jul
Wednesday 29th July 2020
In July, the team at Sheffield Assay Office celebrated 12 years since they made the transition from their old premises on Portobello Street, into a brand new, purpose built building here in Hillsborough.