We are working on reopening as soon as it is safe to do so. We feel that the current situation in London doesn’t permit us to operate safely for our customers & staff so we will remain closed until at least 8 May 2020.
We are reviewing our situation regularly with a view to re-opening the Assay Office at the earliest safe opportunity and with the provision of PPE for staff.
We will update this notice again by 7 May 2020.
Date Published: 29 April 2020
Providing a safety net and protection to jewellers, silversmiths and those working in the allied industries in the UK during the COVID-19 crisis is our top priority. Individual jewellers and silversmiths can now apply for grants and loans to get through the crisis.
Date Published: 21 April 2020
HM The Queen's speech struck a chord with me – I am proud of how our teams at the Assay Office met the mounting challenges of taking in work to be assayed and hallmarked, and I am satisfied that our decision to stay closed is the best course of action, and one of integrity. As a London company with five sites across the Capital, I want to make sure our teams avoid public transport, can stay safe and stay at home. This is as much for their safety as it is for yours, our valued customers
Date Published: 14 April 2020
Press Release from the British Hallmarking Council:
The pandemic has caused many disruptions to business across the U.K. The UK Assay Offices have of course been similarly affected and from the end of today all four Offices will be closed for at least three weeks.
Any business that requires product hallmarking or needs advice should contact the Assay Office they usually use and guidance will be provided.
The British Hallmarking Council is maintaining an overview of the situation and further information will be issued when Government restrictions are lifted.
Please email the Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office on unhallmarked@assayofficelondon.co.uk
Date Published: 14 April 2020
