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After making the difficult decision to temporarily suspend our Early Hall service due to an unprecedented volume of work, we are delighted to announce that this service will now be reinstated in the run up to Christmas.

Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to host the Master and Mistress Cutler, Mr James and Jo Tear for a tour of the office and to witness the application of the first Platinum Jubilee Hallmarks.

At their annual General Meeting, Sheffield Assay Office gave a special thank you to Simon Batiste, Christopher Jewitt, Sue Payne, Robert Grice, Pamela Liversidge and Chris Hudson all of whom will be stepping down from their roles as Guardians.

On Saturday 30th October, staff from Sheffield Assay Office celebrated the wedding of two of their fellow team members, Kelly and Zac.

The BHC has issued new guidance for Assay Offices when it comes to the hallmarking to partially constructed items, providing certain conditions are met.

The British Hallmarking Council along with the four Assay Offices of the UK, have launched a new video to help consumers understand the importance of hallmarking.

When The Goldsmiths’ Centre announced the line-up for Shine 2021, its new Jewellery and Silversmithing showcase, Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to see that Josephine Gomersall had been selected as one of thirteen makers to showcase her work.

Cheryl Foster has worked for the Sheffield Assay Office for over 20 years and has now been elected by her peers to join The Guardians of the Standard of Wrought Plate, a body of people selected for their expertise to assist the Assay Master with the running of the business.