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| Mike and Debby Walsh at a recent re-enactment |
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| Early American Tin Lighting was established in 1987 by Michael K. Walsh, the "Irish Tinner". Mike served an apprenticeship under Instructor Phil Kelly of Lancaster, PA. His love of 18th century architecture and antiquities is reflected in his handmade reproductions. Only the finest materials and authentic processes are used to hand make the products.
You will find Mike and his wife, Debby, at several 18th century Market Fairs. He is a member of the Society of Honorable Master Tinsmiths, the 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line, and the Contemporary Long Rifle Association.
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| Mike and Debby's home (Herringford, circa 1750). Alexander Herring built this home overlooking Cooks Creek in Rockingham County, Va. During the Revolutionary War, two of the Herring sons rode with Light Horse Harry Lee (Robert E. Lee's father), and two other sons were with Daniel Morgan's riflemen. Alexander's only daughter married Capt. Abraham Lincoln. After moving to Kentucky one of their sons (Thomas) married Nancy Hanks. They gave birth to a straping lad (in a one-room log cabin) named after his grandfather - Abraham Lincoln, future president. |
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A special thanks to editors and customers for including me in these magazines and shopping sites.
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