ABOUT US
CARVING TODAY'S HEIRLOOMS - PRESERVING YESTERDAY'S HISTORY
Providing high quality quarter boards and signs to meet your personal and business needs.
Formerly - Nantucket Carving and Folk Art
Creators of the "Original Nantucket Quarterboard”
We strive to preserve history and the traditional art form of hand carving in wood.
In today's world of automation and the use of CNC machines, our quarterboards are unique and one of a kind that reflect the time honored art of hand carving and finishing in wood. We help convert your ideas into reality… as we like to say "No two boards are alike.”
Our carving shop also provides Residential & Commercial Signs, Restoration & Refinishing,
as well as Gold Leafing.
Creating early Americana, which includes: Nautical Folk Art, Ship Models, Vintage Signs, Carved Eagles, and Whales, Lighthouse themed artwork, and much more. All created by folk artist Jean Petty and her brother, woodcarver, model shipwright and restorer, Dave Petty
What We Do
What we do
Specializing in custom wood-carved quarterboards, house numbers, and commercial signs. We are continuing to serve the Cape and Islands with quality work as we have for the last 20 years.
Customer first
Providing unequaled service and satisfaction our customers have come to know and rely on. We work first hand with our clients to transform their ideas into reality.
our passion
Because of our passion for this art form, we do not use a cnc machine. This allows us the ability to create a one of a kind piece of art that reflects our customers vision, while preserving the tradition of wood carved quarter boards.
Custom Quarterboard Ends
It's All In The Details
Custom design
Custom designed quarterboard toppers and ends, as well as a business logo, will add a personalized touch to your project
QUARTERBOARDS
Quarterboards & House numbers
These traditional handcrafted quarterboards are carved into Native Eastern White Pine and finished with 3 coats of oil base enamel in a color of your choosing to set each one apart with its own unique character. Once used to identify early sailing ships, the quarterboard is now a distinctive decor which adorns many homes in New England.
Each quarterboard is custom designed to the client's specifications.
Photo Credit: Rebecca Love Photography
House numbers
Call or Email Inquiries
Quarterboard Gallery
Commercial Business Signs
Commercial signs that Grab interest
PILGRIM CHURCH OF DUXBURY This sign was delivered and mounted the week before Thanksgiving to help give the church its much needed visibility. This was designed to maximize the street presence so its readable from a distance. Designed and carved by David Petty, the final finishing details of painting and gold leafing were completed by Jean Petty.
Custom Logos and style
We incorporate your company logo and personality into each unique sign.
Pack and ship to your location
Signs are shipped to your business location.
Business Sign Gallery
Restorations
The Nantucket Whaling Museum
Original painting by Jean Petty for Nantucket Whaling Museum Grand Opening 2005. Extensive restoration by Jean & David Petty 2015
restoration from Start to finish
Sand, fill, prime, and paint to the original standards.
Figure Head brought back to life
Give any piece a facelift and a clean new look.
FYI
Future Owners
Jean and David Petty, ages 2 and 5 years old.
Future owners of PETTY FOLK ART AND CARVING
Testimonials
" Good Morning, Jean-
The signs arrived and I just finished unpacking them. They are beautiful!! What wonderful work! I will be sure to send you pictures once they are installed on the house.
Susan - S.M. Roethke Design, Inc.
Customer Service, Quality
"Very personal and warm customer service. As much as we miss you on the island I'm so happy to have found you and received such prompt responses. We'll spread the voice around!
"Jean,
I wanted to thank you for your work on the sign! It's so beautiful!
Greatly appreciated!
Best, Amy"