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Pair of Candle holders carved by Charles Volrath1946
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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This broach was carved by CharlesVolrath of Chalk River Ontario about 1946 for Mr W J Labow of Pembroke Ontario from the limb of a black walnut tree that had been blown off a tree in Mr Labow's yard on Maple Ave. in Pembroke. It was given to My Labow's niece who carried it with her on a working trip around the world through New Zealand, Australia, France and England before returning to Canada and eventually settling in North Carolina. In 2006 it was returned to Chalk River and given to a grand-daughter of Mr Volrath.16
Moose head broach carved by Charles Volrath1946
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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Large moose carved by Charles Volrath of Chalk River Ont. About 1950.18
Large moose carved by Charles Volrath1950
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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"Moose " ashtray /candy dish holder carved from Basswood in 1940 by Charles Volrath of Chalk River Ontario20
Moose ashtray/candy dish holder carved by Charles Volrath1940
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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Moose candlestick holder, carved by Charles Volrath of Chalk River Ontario, probably in the 1940's.22
Moose candlestick holder, carved by Charles Volrath1940's
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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Animal carvings by Charles Volrath of Chalk River Ontario, believed to have been done in the 1920's.24
Animal carvings by Charles Volrath1920's
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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Moose carved by Charles Volrath of Chalk River Ontario in the 1940's or 50's.26
Moose carved by Charles Volrath1940's or 50's
Chalk River, Ontario, Canada
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This plaque carved by Mr Charles Volrath of Chalk River Ontario during the time the Ontario Hydro Electric dam was being constructed at nearby Rapid Des Joachins P.Q. (1946 - 1951) is believed to portray Mr Volrath's interpretation of energy (horsepower) emerging from the waters of the Ottawa River. Attempts to translate the inscription have as yet been unsuccessful. |
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