Every year more than 10 million articles of precious metal are brought from all over the world to the Birmingham Assay Office, to be tested and hallmarked. It is the largest Assay office in Europe and one of only four remaining the UK.
The Grade II listed Victorian building on Newhall Street is a living, breathing link to Birmingham’s jewellery making heritage. Housed within its walls are many rare skills, expertise and secrets about the jewellery making trade.
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