Home About Us Services Library & Silver Collection Testimonials Resources Latest News & Press Contact Us Publications A History of the Assay Office This is a 7 page, colour publication detailing the history of the Sheffield Assay Office, covering 1773 to present day. This new publication includes a foreword by the Assay Master, Mr Ashley Carson as he celebrates his 25th Anniversary as Assay Master and the Sheffield Assay Office celebrates its 245thAnniversary. If you would like to obtain a copy please contact the Sheffield Assay Office Accounts Department on 0114 231 8152 or contact us online. The Charges will be £4.00 per book (plus postage and packing). Bradbury’s Book of Hallmarks The Sheffield Assay Office is proud to announce that the 36th edition of the Bradbury's Book of Hallmarks is now available. This new edition marks the 245th anniversary of the Sheffield Assay Office. This unique little pocket sized reference book is of great value, providing you with the marks of origin on English, Scottish and Irish Silver, Gold, Platinum and Palladium and on foreign imported silver and gold plate. There are updates on the amendments to the Hallmarking Act of 1973; it also includes details of further marks that appear on precious metals until 2023. If you would like to obtain a copy please contact the Sheffield Assay Office Accounts Department on 0114231 8152 Purchasing a copy and charges The Charges will be £ 25.00 for the special edition and £15.00 for the standard edition (plus £3.00 postage and packing per book) ISBN 978 -1- 872212-09-8 Discounts available: Up to 100 books list price of £15 plus postage and packing at £3 per book. 100 – 200 books less 10% discount plus postage to be quoted. 201 plus books – less 20% discount plus postage to be quoted. Please note that a donation from the sale of each book will be donated to the Mary Parsons Charity for retired silversmiths. Issued by the Editor and Publisher, Sheffield Assay Office, Guardians’ Hall, Beulah Road, Hillsborough, S6 2AN The Sheffield Assay Office Register A copy of the register of the persons concerned in the manufacture of silver wares and of the marks entered by them from 1773 to 1907. It also includes identification of maker's marks on Sheffield silver wares. £10.00 + p & p Old Silver Platers and their Marks A copy of the register of the Sheffield Assay Office of the persons concerned in the manufacture of goods plated with silver. It also includes identification of maker's marks on Old Sheffield Plate. £5.00 + p & p We ask for payment by card or cheque in advance before we despatch any books. Please telephone 01142312121 to make a card payment or make cheques payable to 'Sheffield Assay Office' and send to: The Sheffield Assay Office Guardians' Hall Beulah Road Hillsborough Sheffield S6 2AN « Back to Resources Resources Publications Downloads Useful Links Videos Contact Us Full Name* Email* Phone Number Enquiry* Enquiry is regarding General Enquiry Hallmarking Services Analytical Services Submit Home Privacy Policy Cookies Latest Covid Statement » Sheffield Assay Office, Guardians' Hall, Beulah Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2AN • Tel: +44 (0)114 231 2121 © 2021 Sheffield Assay Office