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Sheffield Assay Office was founded in 1773 and we were delighted to be able to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the date the first mark was struck in the City of Sheffield, with a spectacular gala dinner on the September 20th 2023.

The Betfred St Leger Stakes Trophy 2023 was designed and made by award-winning Silversmith Alice Fry, who is based in The Sculpture Lounge studios in Holmfirth. The trophy was also designed in partnership with Sheffield Silversmiths Chris Knight and Chris Perry.

The team at Sheffield Assay Office have been busy behind the scenes for months working with Silversmiths Colette Bishop and Shinta Nakajima to create new works of art in honour of our 250th anniversary.

Running until 10th March 2024, a new display in the Sykes Gallery Metalwork Collection tells the story of Sheffield Assay Office, established in 1773 and one of only four remaining Assay Offices in the UK.

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Sheffield Assay Office, Assay Master Ashley Carson treated all staff to a special day out at Doncaster Races during St Ledger week.

On Monday 11th September, Sheffield Assay Office held a special service at Sheffield Cathedral to give thanks to the city that has been our home for 250 years.

With great sadness, family jewellers C W Sellors recently announced the passing of their founder Christopher William Sellors. The team at Sheffield Assay Office are devastated by the news and send condolences to his family, friends and everyone that was impacted by his life's work.

It is not too late to apply for this year’s Hallmarking and Awareness Online (HALO) Award as the closing date for applications has been extended to September 29th. Find out more in this press release from the British Hallmarking Society.