Erin and List: The url below gives the English version of an Assayer / Assay Master........i want the EARLY New England description........ Here is a clue: it does have to do with BASE metals i.e. lead or an alloy of lead........ Cynthia Moderator of : Ct-River-Valley-L@rootsweb.com VTWindso-L@rootsweb.com CTHartfo-L@rootsweb.com ----- Original Message ----- From: rimakesh <rimakesh@ici.net> Subject: Fw: [CRV] What is an assay master > >From this site http://www.gendocs.demon.co.uk/trades.html > ASSAY MASTER > The person who determined the amount of gold or silver to go in coins. > ASSAYER > A person who determined the proportions of metal in ore. > Erin > > > > >