Hilgartner Carvings Gallery

Memorial to Cecilius Calvert, 1st Lord Baltimore

Even with carved artwork, customer involvement is critical to producing a finished product that is what is wanted and expected.


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Art in Process


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Finally, what the customer wanted.
Taken by sail by the Pride of Baltimore II to St. Giles in London.

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Traditional "V" cut lettering provides a much more elegant appearance than sandblasted letters.

 


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By allowing a coat of arms to protrude instead of be incised, one gains a level of substance.


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Every column should have a cap.  This capital was carved for a Greek Orthodox church.


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Quite a lamppost!  We did 12 for the Natural Park Service.


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