Chip Carving. Commemorative Heirloom Boxes and Plates. Commemorative wood boxes and wooden plates by custom chip carving artisan David W. Crothers.

David W. Crothers ~ Custom Woodcarving Artisan

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EXQUISITELY COMMEMORATE A SPECIAL OCCASION WITH A LASTING TRIBUTE

A "Commemorative Heirloom Box" or "Commemorative Heirloom Plate" is more than just an exquisite custom box or plate, designed and carved with the recipient in mind. The additional impact provided by the provenance on the recipient - and their descendants - is unlikely to be found with any other box or plate you could obtain.

A provenance, written by the artist to the intended recipient, accompanies each plate or is placed inside each box. This brief letter explains who commissioned the box or plate, the occasion being celebrated, the givers' reasons for the motif and personalized elements, and a description of how the heirloom was carved. The provenance adds considerable emotional and actual value to your heirloom now, and as it's passed from generation to generation. In the case of a custom box, a second copy of the Provenance is placed under the lining of the box to insure that it is not lost or misplaced with the passage of time. Example of an actual provenance.

Everyone has special possessions which, ultimately, will be handed down to future generations as their legacy. Personal treasures may consist of jewelry, documents, photos or a wide variety of other objects or collectibles. Often, these items have an intrinsic value far more precious than their actual value. Whatever their form, frequently one's personal treasures are relegated to residing in a makeshift container that doesn't do justice to the sentiment, value and emotion attached to them.

Commemorative Heirloom Boxes and Plates are not mass produced. Each unique heirloom box is created based upon your choice of motif; selection of box style; type of wood, and your desired personalized elements. When commissioning a Commemorative Heirloom Plate, many shapes and sizes are available from which to choose.

When designing a Commemorative Heirloom Box, an entirely unique motif can be created and carved to reflect the character of the recipient. Alternatively, you could choose to incorporate one of the prototype designs shown in Room I of the Gallery as a starting point. From there, the box could be customized by having the recipients' name or monogram carved on the front panel or on the underside of the lid. Depending on the occasion being commemorated, some clients have chosen a short message or verse (e.g., a favorite or especially meaningful phrase from a wedding song or a poem) to be carved on the underside of the lid and remain for posterity. Others have used this area to have a carved record of birth or wedding data such as names, dates, and locations.

Commemorative Heirloom Boxes and Commemorative Heirloom Plates are very limited in number since I individually design, customize, carve and finish each by hand. They are sought by discriminating patrons who desire a lasting and elegant tribute commemorating occasions such as:

engagements weddings anniversaries births Christenings birthdays graduations retirements Christmas presents corporate presentations
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Site updated April 4, 2007