It will move to a purpose-built office off Icknield Street. The Assay Office, founded in 1773, has a statutory duty to hallmark precious metals. Marion Wilson, director, said: "We have been in this building for a very long time. "It's too small and we have continually patched and extended it but it's actually constraining our business and preventing us from growing the way we need to."

Time is running out for you to reserve a place on the FINAL Understanding Watches course to take place at Assay Office Birmingham's current home before we move to a brand new building this Summer. Understanding Watches The course also allows attendees to see behind the scenes action of the Hallmarking operation which is not open to the general public. The final Understanding Watches course will take place on: Wednesday 20th May The cost of the course is: £195 + VAT p…

Don't forget that there is still time for you to book onto the FINAL Understanding Product Safety for Fashion Accessories course, which will take place on Wednesday 13th May at Assay Office Birmingham before we move into a new building this Summer. Understanding Product Safety for Fashion Accessories This course will tell you what you need to know about relevant aspects of REACH and the CPSIA. The course focuses on Nickel, Lead and Cadmium, including why each metal is harmful …