Presentation  Prepared - Check, Venue Prepared - Check, CE & Assay Master Prepared - Double Check!!  2014 is the Hallmarking year of the  date letter "P"  and we are now "P" for PREPARED. Everyone is now off to set up at the Birmingham School of Jewellery, a fitting venue for Michael Allchin's last annual hallmarking review to the jewellery and precious metal trade.

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It promises to be one to remember as Michael Allchin will present the annual review for the last time before he retires from his role as Chief Executive & Assay Master of Assay Office Birmingham. Stella Layton CE and Assay Master designate will be present along with  hallmarking staff members.