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  Front Entrance The Birmingham Assay OfficeThe building was purpose built for The Assay Office in 1877 and has been gradually extended to accommodate the growth in the business. One of Birmingham’s oldest institutions, The Assay Office was founded in 1773 to carry out its statutory duty of hallmarking precious metals.  In the past fifteen years successful diversification into other sectors such as consumer product safety testing for fashion jewellery and accessories, as well as…

  This year there are 71 lights – 25 more than last year – which are a mix of refurbished and new, bespoke designs. There are Christmas trees, stars and baubles across the Quarter, new jewellery-themed designs in the main retail area and an anchor light proudly shines outside of The Assay Office on Newhall Street.

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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…