The history, culture, development & regeneration of Birmingham, UK
Jewellery
Jewellery
Birmingham Assay Office – Newhall Street
Opening in 1773 following the Hallmarking Act, the purpose of the Birmingham Assay Office was to validate the quality of the previous metal used and to hallmark the item to attest to this measure having been validated (the hallmark indicating the maker and date of item and the anchor symbol indicating the Birmingham Assay Office). With a [...]
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