We made these gold leaf quarterboards for Bonnie Sue. We carved her name into a matching pair of teak boards in a flowing script. Then we gilded each letter by hand in 23 karat...
Carved Quarterboards
Carved Teak Quarterboards & Mahogany Name Boards
We make carved quarterboards in teak and mahogany, finished by hand with 23 karat gold leaf. Gold and silver leaf film are also available in engine turn, Florentine, and burnished finishes. Matching custom life rings and boat names complete the set. For classic wooden boats and yachts, we also restore transoms with traditional gilding by hand. Our shop serves boat owners throughout the Annapolis and Edgewater area, and we ship quarterboards anywhere.
First, we present a portfolio of select fonts to consider. Next, we survey the boat whenever possible. If the boat is not near our shop, we ask the owner for photos and measurements. Finally, we create a scale drawing that shows exactly how the lettering will look when we install it. Our custom Avery vinyl boat names typically last about ten years. Questions? Contact us for a quote.
Teak Nameboards: Carved Gold Leaf Letters, Hand Finished
Teak Nameboards with Carved Gold Leaf Letters These teak nameboards show the traditional quarterboard at its best. The deeply carved letters carry 23 karat gold leaf. A...
Mahogany Boat Sign: Gold Leaf and a Marlin for reKUPPERation
This mahogany boat sign for reKUPPERation is now on display at Burgee Bar. The name is a clever play on words, so we wanted the design to have some fun with it. As a result, a...
Palladium Leaf Quarterboard: Katalyst on Display in Key Largo
Katalyst is a palladium leaf quarterboard we made in our Edgewater shop. Today it hangs on display at the Burgee Bar in Key Largo, Florida. The board is mahogany with notched...
Fishing Boat Quarterboard: Fish Whisperer in Gold Leaf
Fish Whisperer is a fishing boat quarterboard we carved in mahogany in our Edgewater shop. The board measures 48 inches long and 10 inches tall. It also has notched corners and...
Mahogany Quarterboard: Chelsea, Carved and Gilded in Gold Leaf
We made Chelsea, a traditional mahogany quarterboard, in our Edgewater shop and shipped it to the Burgee Bar. The board is 47 inches long and 13 inches tall. Notched corners and...
Let's Get Started!
We've been making signs by hand since 1976, from gold leaf boat names and carved quarterboards to dimensional letters and glass gilding.
The quickest way to begin is to send us a message with your project details, and we'll get back to you with ideas and pricing.
We look forward to working with you!