Guy R. and Jane Peifer Eshelman were both born in Lancaster County, Pa., in 1933 and married in 1956. Their love for collecting antiques was born out of their deep respect and love for their Lancaster County heritage. Guy was an avid genealogist, tracing his and Janes family histories to Hans Herrs settlement through various lines. They preserved possessions handed down from three or more generations before them. If they had a plate owned by an ancestor, they delighted in building on and getting others to complete an entire serving set of the same pattern. Guy meticulously labeled the family provenance on a host of items, lovingly leaving tangible reminders of family heritage to his children and grandchildren. As a lifelong potato farmer, Guy expanded the Eshelmans antique collection to primitive farm equipment and implements. Jane was the first female Pontiac dealer, and the couples collection includes the LaSalle that Janes father purchased when he was an early Cadillac dealer. Guy loved to teach history through antiques he and Jane collected. He would frequently pick up an item and ask a grandchild to guess what this was used for. If it was a toaster, a fire would be built and there would be an object lesson on toasting bread in an open-hearth fireplace. Guy and Jane also volunteered for Ag in the Classroom throughout Lancaster County and used items from their collection in their educational presentations. Guy hosted an elementary school Farmer Boy day, which used antiques to teach local history and give demonstrations of early farm life. Antique collecting was a hobby that Guy and Jane enjoyed together for decades. Their collection is varied and includes china, woodenwares, metalwares, Lancaster County furniture, stoneware and more. They were studious of what made an object unique and desirable and were known for collecting items in pristine condition. Guy and Jane frequented Conestoga Auction Co. in Manheim, Pa., but also attended antique shows. Jane had an affinity for decorating in authentic Colonial Williamsburg style and colors. She was a purist in this regard. Much of the auction is comprised of items intended to furnish and decorate the home that the couple was remodeling when Jane passed away suddenly in 1996. At that time, Guy switched from collecting to preserving the collection. In one way or another, the items being auctioned are precious vignettes of family heritage. It is hoped that buyers will treasure the objects they acquire as well as the history surrounding those objects. More importantly, Guy and Jane would want it to be known that as special as their collection was to them, their greatest joy was not in storing up for themselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy (Mathew 6:19). Their greatest joys stemmed from their faith in Jesus Christ, the assurance of being together with God in heaven for eternity, family, friends and serving others. Until we shall meet again, Guy and Jane are greatly missed, and this sale is a tribute to them and their values. The single-owner auction will be offered live on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m., at 289 Donerville Road, Lancaster, Pa. Cataloged items will begin at 10 a.m. and will be offered on LiveAuctioneers for live bidding. For further information, visit www.hessauctiongroup.com.