Spectacular Event Celebrates 250 Years of Sheffield Assay Office History, Integrity & Innovation

27 Sep 2023

Sheffield Assay Office marks its 250th Anniversary with a spectacular gala dinner at the prestigious Cutlers' Hall.

Founded in 1773 by an Act of Parliament, the Sheffield Assay Office was delighted to celebrate its 250th Anniversary, marking the date the first hallmark was struck in the City of Sheffield. 

Taking place on the 20th of September at Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield Assay Office staff were joined by special industry guests and Sheffield dignitaries. Current and past colleagues were on hand to celebrate the milestone alongside the other UK Assay Offices and members of the British Hallmarking Council.

Sheffield Assay Office is built on solid foundations and rightly proud of what the Office stands for - History, Integrity and Innovation - and will continue to uphold these values for many more years to come.

To mark the 250th year, the Sheffield Assay Office has scheduled several events in Sheffield, with more to come over the coming months featuring many pieces of silverware from its splendid silver collection. The events will tell the history of the Office from its inception to the modern day.  

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Source: Sheffield Assay Office