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Job Lot of Tools For Sale

Job Lot of Tools For Sale Rolling mill – combination mill – wires and sheets Drawbench with 2 tongs and many various draw plates. Polishing motor – polishing mops, circular brushes, felt wheel, Tripoli & rouge bars Bench vice Pendant motor with foot control 35 silversmithing hammers – various shapes 38 hammer heads, various shapes 13 wooden handles (for hammers) 26 wooden handles for files A wooden block with 2 vices Soldering Torch Steel cabinet + plastic removeable + dividers drawers units Board skin Round Mandrel Mallets: bossing mallet, wooden mallet, rawhind mallet Hammers: plastic/rubber faced, Jeweller ball pein Hand

PRESS RELEASE: Recipient of The Inaugural Edinburgh Assay Office Award Announced

In 2025, The Edinburgh Assay Office Award was launched. This new initiative, aimed at supporting a sustainable Silversmithing sector in Scotland, is a continuation of the Edinburgh Assay Office’s longstanding commitment to championing excellence in craft. The premise of this award was purposefully open—to create a noteworthy piece of silver by asking the question, what is one piece of contemporary silver you have always dreamed of making, but never had the chance to? The only design stipulation for applicants was to ensure the hallmark, done at Edinburgh Assay Office, would be a conspicuous feature of the piece. Applications for the

January 2024 Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled t he latest UK Hallmarking figures for all four offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh for January 2024 vs January 2023 .. Hallmarking figures from Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh:  January 2024     Compiled by Birmingham Assay Office Author:  Published: 

Digital NAJ Live

The NAJ has now revealed plans on how it plans to continue with its successful lockdown webinars and coffee breaks through a revised monthly ‘NAJ Live’ format. Sarah Duncan from Chiswick Auctions who previously presented one of the most popular ‘lockdown’ seminars on ‘Sentimental Jewellery’ is announced as a keynote speaker alongside Alex Kettler, Head of Media at Richard Winterton Auctioneers for the very first digital NAJ Live. The digital NAJ Live format will include three webinar presentations, with Helen Dimmick NAJ Retail Ambassador hosting proceedings. After the webinar sessions have closed, attendees will then have the opportunity to join

Setting Microscope and Camera For Sale

Setting Microscope 3.5-90X + Camera sold separately Setting Microscope -£180  3.5-90X Simul-Focal Trinocular Zoom Stereo Microscope Head SZM0.5X 2X WD165mm Glass Lens Very decent quality for the price, made in China but works well. Selling because of relocation abroad. This is an opportunity to buy a good one for a discount price and be able to try it before you buy instead of getting one randomly online and finding out the quality is bad. I put a lot of effort into finding the right one. This is a trinocular so you can connect a camera on the top of it that connects to a

Lustre 2023

Lustre 2023 Lakeside Arts, Nottingham 10 - 12 November 2023 Our much-anticipated contemporary craft fair returns this autumn with 50 of today’s top designer-makers and craft artists from around the country. All exhibitors are hand-picked to give you the best in covetable, collectable craft, showcasing jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass, leather, wood and much, much more. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Buy or commission unique gifts direct from the makers – and talk to them about their work and making process. If you love handmade, beautiful things, then Lustre is a must. Friday 10 November, 6-8pm Saturday 11

REPORT: January 2026 Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from December 2024 in comparison with December 2025. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author:  Published: 

REPORT: December Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from December 2024 in comparison with December 2025. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author:  Published: 

Latest UK Hallmarking Figures: May 2022

The figures for all four assay offices - Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh - for May 2022 vs May 2021 have been released. Birmingham Assay Office compiled the May 2022 UK Hallmarking figures.  Author:  Published: 

REPORT: November Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from November 2024 in comparison with November 2025. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author:  Published: 

REPORT: June Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled the latest UK Hallmarking figures like for like from June 2024 in comparison with June 2025. The figures are for all four UK offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. Author:  Published: 

Sales Consultant - Full Time, Temprell Jewellers - Nottingham

Sales Consultant - Full Time Temprell Jewellers Nottingham About Us Temprell Jewellers is an independent, family run jewellery retailer and workshop based in Nottingham, known for its bespoke design, manufacture and retail of fine jewellery including engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity rings and other precious pieces, all crafted with a focus on quality and personal service. It also offers services such as repairs, valuations, resizing and aftercare, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design approaches. The Job Sales Consultant - Full Time Temprell is seeking a full time Sales Consultant to join our close knit team and play a key role

Senior Sales Assistant / Assistant Manager, Almaas London - Hatton Garden, London

Senior Sales Assistant / Assistant Manager  Almaas London Hatton Garden, London Almaas London is a multi-generational diamond jewellery shop based in London's Diamond District and specialises in diamond and gemstone jewellery. We aim to create a unique and luxurious retail experience, and offer our customers the best creative and classic bespoke designs. We are looking for a full time Sales Associate / Assistant Manager for daily, onsite assistance. Job Responsibilities Sell high value jewellery to high value clients. Achieve monthly sales targets. Assist in sales floor organisation and display maintenance. Approach clients in a friendly and professional manner. Support all

INDUSTRY EVENT: The 2025 Benevolent Society Ball

This week Benchpeg attended the Benevolent Society Ball held at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham. This week Benchpeg attended the Benevolent Society Ball held at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham and represented as a Trustee, the Bishopsland Educational Trust, a grateful recipient of the charity’s good work. We were very honoured to have been placed on Gay Penfold’s table, who as Chair of the charity, as well as being a lovely lady, had done such a marvellous job organising the event and ably assisting the charity auction. We shared our table with Andrew Hinds, Stuart Wibberley, Alewijn Slingerland, Mark and

PRESS RELEASE: The Incorporation of Goldsmiths Unveils Striking Goblets by Militsa Milenkova

The Incorporation of Goldsmiths is pleased to unveil the 2024 Outstanding Student Award goblets, designed and made by emerging Silversmith Militsa Milenkova.  This award offers recent graduates in Scotland the opportunity to undertake a prestigious commission: to design and make a goblet for the collection of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh. With a history spanning more than five centuries, The Incorporation of Goldsmiths today trades as Edinburgh Assay Office. The selected graduate is paired with a renowned Silversmith based in Scotland to mentor them throughout the commission. Militsa’s design for this goblet is called DOLERITE, originating

London Diamond Bourse Announces Changes in Leadership: Joint Presidency and Historic Appointment of First Female Vice President

The London Diamond Bourse is pleased to announce significant changes within its Council of Management, aimed at ensuring the continued growth and success of the organisation. After careful consideration and unanimous approval from the committee, the following decisions were made: Joint Presidency: During last year’s annual general meeting, Mr. Alan Cohen, the current President, announced that this year would mark his final term in office. As President, Alan holds key positions within the World Federation of Diamond Bourses’ Executive Council and the World Diamond Council, among others. To allow Alan to focus on these critical responsibilities, and with unanimous support

PRESS RELEASE: Antique Jewellers Launches Free Online Hallmark Finder for British Jewellery ​

Antique Jewellers Ltd , a UK-based antique ring specialist, has launched a free online Hallmark Finder to help collectors, dealers, valuers, and jewellery-trade professionals quickly identify British hallmarks.  The tool provides an instant way to decode the tiny symbols stamped on antique and vintage jewellery, helping users determine a piece’s gold or platinum purity, assay office location, and hallmark date — all in seconds.  Hallmarks are the official stamps that certify precious-metal items and are essential for authenticating and valuing jewellery. Britain’s hallmarking system, one of the most stringent in the world, dates back to 1300. Yet correctly identifying these