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Book your place on the last but one Understanding Hallmarking course for 2013 which will take place on 15th October at The Birmingham Assay Office. This Half-day event provides a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and visit the Hallmaking Floor at the Birmingham Assay Office, which is not usually open to the public. During a special guided tour you will see how Hallmarks are applied to precious metal items and jewellery and have the chance to 'have a go' at hallmarking. We look…

We look forward to seeing you on 31st October.

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Mike Leddy recently visited The Birmingham Assay Office along with his wife the Lady Mayoress - Pauline Leddy. The Lord Mayor is no stranger to the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham as he began is working life working for a manufacturing jewellery company learning the trade of a jeweller, including setting, mounting, diamond milling and polishing.  Councillor Mike Leddy's life then led him to take up a position with Lucas where he remained for th…

Visitors will be met with a warm welcome, including coffee and biscuits before the visit, and afterwards, in the Gift Shop, they will be able to buy gifts such as books and silver items all made in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and hallmarked at The Birmingham Assay Office.  There are lots of Gift ideas for that someone special….. The Silver Collection Visit will take place on Monday 24th February, Monday 28th April and Thursday 26th June at The Birmingham Assay Office, with…