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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
11
Nov
Monday 11th November 2019
Sheffield Assay Office are proud to be sponsoring The Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Awards again in 2020. The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council promotes excellence in jewellery, smallwork, silversmithing and the allied crafts.
8
Nov
Friday 8th November 2019
On Friday 1st November, Assay Master Ashley Carson was delighted to host a visit from the 123rd Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Tony Downing.