We are pleased to share a PDF version of the Silver of the Stars Catalogue, produced to accompany the world-renowned exhibition.  Silver of the Stars is a contemporary collection of silver created in 2007 by ten of Scotland’s finest silversmiths in partnership with ten Scottish celebrities. Each silversmith and celebrity pair […]

For all our customers, please note that Edinburgh Assay Office will be closed on Monday, 26 May for the Bank Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, 27 May at 08:30 as normal.

Over the coming months, we’re looking forward to sharing more of Edinburgh Assay Office’s long history. Here is an excerpt from a booklet entitled ‘The Loveable Craft,’ written in 1987 to mark the 300th anniversary of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths’ grant of Royal Charter in 1687. Written by George Dalgleish […]

For all our customers, please note that Edinburgh Assay Office will be closed on Monday, 5 May for the Easter Monday Bank Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, 6 May at 08:30 as normal.

For all our customers, please note that Edinburgh Assay Office will be closed on Monday, 21 April for the Easter Monday Bank Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, 22 April at 08:30 as normal.

Earlier this year, we announced the appointment of our new Deacon, Joanne Lim. Joanne steps into this historic role following the retirement of Tom Murray after thirteen years of service as Deacon. The Incorporation of Goldsmiths trades as Edinburgh Assay Office (EAO), where items of precious metal have been tested […]