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Assay Office Objects of Interest

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:02 pm
by rhodrit
Hi all,
thought I would share some interesting pieces connected with the the Various Assay Offices, that I have come across.
Firstly is this rather special 25 years long service award from the Birmingham Assay office to George Pressdee.

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Hallmarked Birmingham 1925, Britannia Standard, Maker C.T.

Have yet to be able to identify the Maker, any help would be appreciated.
I really nice object, my photos don't do it justice!

Re: Assay Office Objects of Interest

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:17 pm
by dognose
Hi Rhodri,

Wonderful item!

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Trev.

Re: Assay Office Objects of Interest

Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:15 pm
by dognose
Hi Rhodri,

The maker was Charles Thomas.

Trev.

Re: Assay Office Objects of Interest

Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 2:01 pm
by rhodrit
Thanks Trev, now I can try and find out a little bit more about him.

Here is a menu from a 1933 Livery Diner at Goldsmiths Hall.

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Look like they ate well that night!!

Re: Assay Office Objects of Interest

Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2017 6:17 am
by rhodrit
Here is a regulations for receipt and delivery of work sheet used by the Assay Office at Goldsmiths hall, London. It is dated January 1st 1954. The second sheet showing costs for the services provided.

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Rhodri

Re: Assay Office Objects of Interest

Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:42 am
by dognose
Another great item Rhodri! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Trev.