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A brand new TV show for a major UK broadcaster is currently looking for those who may need some expert jewellery help. 

In the third video of our Analytical Services series, the team gives you a brief glimpse into our state of the art facilities and explains how our cutting edge technology is used for the analysis of precious metals and alloys.

While visits to the Sheffield Assay Office archive and library have been on hold throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we are delighted to have been able to open our doors again and welcome a few special guests to delve into the past of Sheffield's silver trade.

We are delighted to congratulate Sheffield silversmiths and Assay Office customers Christopher Perry and Ryan McClean, who both won coveted prizes at the recent Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council awards.

In the second of a series of short videos from our Analytical Services department, the team gives you a brief glimpse into our state of the art facilities and explains how our cutting edge technology is used in the medical industry.

Recently, our Curator Emma Paragreen delivered an online lecture to the Jewellery, Materials and Design students from Sheffield Hallam University.

Each year, Sheffield Assay Office offers a commission opportunity to emerging silversmiths in their second year of the Starter Studio Programme for Designer Silversmiths and Jewellers at Yorkshire Artspace. This year, the new piece will be made by Georgia Clipsham.

Assay Office Guardian and former chief executive of Sheffield City Council, John Mothersole has recently taken on a new role as Chair of the Governing Body at Sheffield College.