Sheffield Assay Office Guardians welcome distinguished Chemist, Dr Duncan Campbell.
2
Jan
Thursday 2nd January 2020
Sheffield Assay Office is delighted to welcome Dr Duncan Campbell as a member of the Guardian of the Standard of Wrought Plate, a diverse group of businessmen and women who help to guide the Office with advice on bullion, prices, law, trading standards and enforcement.
Does your jewellery REACH the standard?
12
Dec
Thursday 12th December 2019
The UK Assay Offices processed over 9 million articles of precious metal jewellery last year, testing the content of gold, silver, platinum and palladium and applying the appropriate hallmarks. But did you know that there are other legal requirements which jewellery has to meet?
What to do if you see someone breaking Hallmarking Law
5
Dec
Thursday 5th December 2019
The British Hallmarking Council, established by Parliament to oversee hallmarking in the UK, has recently released this press release advising people what to do if they become aware of others selling precious metal items without a UK hallmark.
Christmas Opening Times
4
Dec
Wednesday 4th December 2019
We will be closing for Christmas at 2pm on the 23rd December. Click here to take a look at the full seasonal opening times...
Assay Office welcomes new Chairman
3
Dec
Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Having recently bid farewell to Peter Hayes after a three year reign as Chairman of Sheffield Assay Office, the Executive Committee have now appointed Mr Charles Turner as his replacement.
The Mary Parsons Charity Service for retired Silversmiths
21
Nov
Thursday 21st November 2019
The Sheffield Assay Office now administers The Mary Parsons Charity for retired silversmiths’ of the city and the annual service will take place Friday 27th December 2019.
From the Bible to State of the Art - Cupellation Test Methods Explained
13
Nov
Wednesday 13th November 2019
The key to an accurate assay is the skill and experience of the staff who are able to balance all the factors which may contribute to any variations. Read how Sheffield Assay Office have developed an age old operation into a world respected testing method.
Striding Out to Reduce our Carbon Footprint
13
Nov
Wednesday 13th November 2019
Sheffield Assay Office are making great strides towards improving their carbon footprint by installing energy saving measures throughout their purpose-built Sheffield premises.