The group comprised some of the outstanding minds of the day. It was jointly founded by two extraordinary polymaths: metalware manufacturer and steam engine pioneer Matthew Boulton (who founded the Birmingham Assay Office in 1773), and physician and poet Dr Erasmus Darwin. Other members included Unitarian minister and discoverer of oxygen Joseph Priestley; physician and mathematics tutor to US President Thomas Jefferson, Dr William Small; steam engineer and inventor James Watt; pottery manuf…

A group of British jewellery designers and watch brands will make their mark at Inhorgenta Munich,by taking part in the British Jewellery & Giftware International British Pavilion, held in conjunction with UKTI.   Having expanded and developed manufacturing capabilities in 2013, Leeds-based Geoghegan said he is ready to begin exporting with immediate effect. He said: “I’ve been inundated by international customers and retailers enquiring about the brand. Inhorgenta is the p…

A YEAR LONG CELEBRATION OF SCIENCE IN BIRMINGHAM Innovation & Discovery 2014 will see an engaging programme of events and activities capturing the scientific spirit, heart and minds of the Birmingham City region INDEPENDENCE, INTEGRITY & INNOVATION  Don't forget to "Look for the Anchor" - the sign of quality and independence.  A British Brand you can Trust.

It's hard to believe that it's been well over a week since the Jewellery & Watch Show and Spring Fair International  2014 came to a close. It must be said that many of the new collections on show were creative, original, fashionable and fun.  It is a good time to be a British Brand. The 2014 one day training course programmes from our Training Division have had a lot of interest which is encouraging to see for the industry as a whole and not just for Assay Office Birmingham busin…