Latest News & Press

Joanne Adams is Head of Administration in our Analytical Services department. Read on to find out more about her and what she does...

Dedicated employee, Conal Grant, celebrated making his mark at the Sheffield Assay Office during his 40-year career at an event held in his honour.

Did you know...articles hallmarked in Sheffield with a Common Control mark will be accepted in many other countries?

Here at Sheffield Assay Office, we are delighted to maintain our UKAS Accreditation for another year. Read on to find out what that means...

Are you interested in learning about the changes and challenges of the new EU MDR/IVDR regulatory requirements and selling into the NHS? Join us, Sheffield Assay Office, and Medilink North of England for a special joint event aimed at business owners and professionals keen to learn more about ‘Regulation’, ‘Selling to the NH…

Did you know...  that if you sell articles made of precious metal via the internet, you are legally obliged to display the Dealers Notice on your website? The law The Hallmarking Act 1973 provides that it is an offence to describe, in the course of a business or trade, any article as made wholly or partly of precious metal (i…

The Analytical Services division of the Sheffield Assay Office (AS) has expanded its capacity for melting by acquiring a custom-built induction furnace. In the last few months, AS has seen a continued increase in demand for melting precious and non-precious metal alloys and our new equipment now enables us to deliver a very high…

A silver toast to Sheffield Silversmiths with a gin chalice, water jug and cup. Sheffield Assay Office is delighted to announce that the Precious Little Gems Commissions sponsored by the office are now on display in the foyer of Museums Sheffield, Millennium Gallery. These stunning pieces have been designed and made by Yorkshir…