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BBC Reporter Andy Giddings made a visit to Assay Office Birmingham today to speak with  Craig O'Donnell Curator, Silver Specialist & Valuer.  Taper Stick, with match holder, Elkington Mason & Co, 1844 Craig was more than happy to share his expertise and show Andy the magnificant pieces of silver held within Assay Office Birmingham private Silver collection. If you would like to visit the Silver Collection you can book a place on our next general public open day…

The Graduate Show Industry evening at the Birmingham School of Jewellery  which took place last night was a lively and very enjoyable event. Gaynor Andrews, acting Head of School  outlined the achievements of the year, including development of new, relevant courses including amongst others  a graduate Gemmology course which launches in September. Helen Dimmick, Managing Director of Green and Benz delivered a lively and inspiring summary of the steps her career has taken and the …

It's only Wednesday and the events just keep coming at Assay Office Birmingham. Following on from a very busy and hugely successful open day at the AnchorCert Gem Lab - tomorrow will see a significant moment in history  

Assay Office Birmingham had a fantastic four days at Clarion Events Antiques for Everyone Fair at the NEC in Birmingham last week between Thursday April 10th and Sunday April 13th. The fairs are held three times a year and are Britain’s largest vettest antiques fairs. Many visitors to our stand came to see us to ask about our Silver Collection public visits. These are some of the last chances to see Assay Office Birmingham’s historic silver collection and library before we move to o…