Hallam FC

Hallam FC are proud to announce The Sheffield Assay Office as a main sponsor for season 2023 – 24.

It is impossible to tell the precious metal content of an item just by looking at it. Gold, silver and platinum and palladium are too soft to use alone for making jewellery, cutlery and other goods. They need to be alloyed with other, baser (and cheaper) metals for manufacturing. To protect the consumer, we test articles to make sure that too much base metal has not been used. At the same time, we ensure the manufacturer's peace of mind by providing an independent assessment of quality and content.

Today, The Sheffield Assay Office attracts customers from all over the world and the business has evolved to meet the demands of society and industry.  Jewellery and items of precious metal are still assayed in their millions each year and bear the distinctive Sheffield 'Town' mark, but Sheffield Assay office now has a world-wide reputation in other arenas too, particularly in cutting-edge analytical services.

In more than two centuries of history, The Sheffield Assay Office has proudly maintained a position of independence and integrity.  Today, a reputation for innovation too provides a compelling reason for business and industry across the spectrum to use their services in delivering consumer protection.