The Sheffield Hallmark
14th March 11
See the Sheffield Hallmark on items of precious metal from the Sheffield Assay Office Silver Collection
Hallmarking has been used since the 14th century to indicate whether items of precious metal meet the correct standard, as well as showing the date and manufacturer of an object.
The Sheffield Hallmark itself has been in use for over 200 years and you can see objects from 1772 to the present day from the unique collecion at the Assay Office.
24 March - 24 April 2011
Normal admission applies.
