Assay Office Objects of Interest

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rhodrit
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Assay Office Objects of Interest

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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!
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Re: Assay Office Objects of Interest

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Hi Rhodri,

Wonderful item!

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Trev.
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Re: Assay Office Objects of Interest

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Hi Rhodri,

The maker was Charles Thomas.

Trev.
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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!!
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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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Another great item Rhodri! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Trev.
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