Nearly ready to go over to the NEC, Birmingham to exhibit at Antiques For Everyone from Thursday 10th - Sunday 13th April.  The van is packed - hope we haven't forgotten anything!!

The BBC have launched their NEW ANTIQUES ROADSHOW magazine today - and you can find the innovative Help With Hallmarks APP from Assay Office Birmingham alongside wonderful articles about the Roadshow story as well as features on antiques glass, stunning home layouts using antique objects, bridal gowns through the ages and much, more. The Help with Hallmarks APP will be invaluable to anyone interested in hallmarked silverware and jewellery. You can also visit  bbcantiquesroadshowmagazine…

Sadly, today is Michael Allchin's last day as CE and Assay Master of Assay Office Birmingham.   The final week leading to Michael's Retirement has been emotional but filled with lots of cake, gifts and kind words from friends and colleagues. The caricature picture below was one of the final gifts presented to Michael yesterday by the Executive Team at Assay Office Birmingham.