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Kentucky's American Artisan

Hershel House, artist, gunsmith and Kentucky treasure commemorates our southern heritage though his work in building early American arms; such as, the Kentucky longrifle and works of art featuring life along the river banks, coal mines, and small towns of Kentucky.
Martin's Market is pleased to showcase the fine work of a true living legend.

Hershel House, Artist, Gunsmith, & Kentucky treasure.

View the Hershel House Art Gallery featuring prints of original watercolors now available for purchase

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HERSHEL HOUSE LTD. ED. PRINTS

Hershel House, artist, gunsmith and Kentucky treasure commemorates our southern heritage though his work in building early American arms; such as, the Kentucky longrifle and works of art featuring life along the river banks, coal mines, and small towns of Kentucky.
Martin's Market is pleased to showcase the fine work of a true living legend.

 
Antique & Primitive Furniture

 

SIX TIN ANTIQUE PIE SAFE

This old Pie Safe has six tins. It is painted white. The Pie Safe is 57 ½” tall, 38” wide and 19 3/8” deep. The top has a 1 ½” overhang. It is made out of Popular. The back is tongue and groove. The tins on this Pie Safe are unusual. The doors have through tendons. Each of the three shelves is hand planned.


 

12 TIN ANTIQUE PIE SAFE
WITH UNUSUAL TINS

This Old Pie Safe has 12 tins and made out of Popular. The tins look like butterflies or dragonflies. The Pie Safe has old white paint over green paint. It is 57 ½” tall, 38” wide and 16 ½” deep. The drawer has a divider, chamfered bottom and hand cut dovetails.


 

PAINTED FOLK ART TABLE

Painted Folk Art Table. This table was probably made in the early 1900”s. On the top of the table is a one board top. The table is 27” tall. The table top is 18 ½” by 18 ½”. The old paint on the table appears to be milk paint. Around the table legs are bent pieces of wood in great designs. This table is sturdy not wobbly.

 

OLD OJIBWA
BEADED BANDOLIER BAG

Here is a wonderful Old Objibwa Beaded Bandolier Bag. This bag was bought at an estate sale. The lady that had the sale stated that the bag belonged to her deceased father. Her mother who was 92 years old said that she had never seen the bag before. It was found in the attic in an old suitcase wrapped up in old clothes and newspapers dated 1946. This bag measures 40 1/2" long. The straps are 6 1/2" wide. The bag itself is 19 5/8" long and 15" wide. The bag does have some damage and missing beads but could definitely be restored.

 
Antique & Retro Jewelry

VINTAGE GERMAN
SILVER RUBY RING

Beautiful Vintage German Silver Ruby Ring. It looks like it is size 7 or 8. The ruby measures 5/16" across. It is in detailed German Silver Setting. On the inside of the ring is O R or B (not sure which one) 14K and a German Cross. This is a gorgeous ring!!

 
Antique Books & Manuals

LITTLE WAYS AND GREAT PLAYS CHILDRENS' BOOK 1892

Vintage book by Elizabeth. S. Tucker and others. On the inside is written For Mariann McCulloch Christmas '92. The book has stories, poems and great pictures.
   
Antique Tools

1820 - 1835 MOUSE HOLE
95 LB BLACKSMITH ANVIL

M & H Armitage Mouse Hole Anvil circa 1820 to 1835. This is somewhat verified by the lack of a pritchel hole which came into common use about 1830. Made in Sheffield, England by Mousehole Forge. The style is Late Colonial or Very Early English.

 
Collectibles

WESTERN STONEWARE CROCK

This is a Western Stoneware Crock made in Mammouth, IL. It is a No. 10. The height of the crock is 17 ½” and the diameter is 15 ½”. This crock is in excellent condition.
 

EARLY ANTIQUE CAST IRON
POT THREE LEGS

Early Antique Cast Iron Pot. The pot has three legs. This pot was probably made in the late 1700's or very early 1800's. There are no holes, chips or cracks. It is 10 1/2" tall and the rim is 11 3/4" in diameter. On the bottom of the pot is the letter G and the number 9 or 6. Also on the bottom is a round mark or "sprue". This pot is in very good condition!!
 

ANTIQUE FISHSCALE
KEROSENE OIL LAMP

This is an Antique Fishscale Kerosene Oil Lamp. It stands about 11 1/2" tall. The base is 6 1/2" in diameter. As you can see from the picture, the lamp has the fishscale design on the bowl and the base.
 

ANTIQUE PEANUT
KEROSENE OIL LAMP

This is an Antique Peanut Kerosene Oil Lamp. It stands about 12" tall which includes the burner. The base is 7 1/4" in diameter. The bowl of the lamp has arched panels which are convex.
 

ANTIQUE WOODEN
BUTTER CHURN

Here is an Antique Wooden Butter Churn. It was made in the early 1900's. The churn is 15" tall and 13" in diameter.
 

ANTIQUE 4 QUART
BULLSEYE DAZEY CHURN

Antique 4 Quart Bulls eye Dazey Churn. Both the glass churn and the top are marked 40. Around the burlesque is DAZEY CHURN & MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS U.S.A.
 

Martin's Market on Ebay

We frequently feature items for sale on Ebay under seller name woodburyjs and we invite you to browse our active auctions listed below. If you have any questions about any of our items, e-mail us at: woodburyjs@bellsouth.net