Sunday, June 21, 2015

Arthur Hennesey 6.21.15



ARTHUR  HENNESEY



Arthur Hennesey  with sailboats ca 1920s.


Headed to Redds pond, at the intersection of Russel st and Pond st.

Arthur was a many talented man, he is listed in the 1901 census as"yachtsman" but 

 known locally for his design influence at the Marblehead Pottery works,  and as

a metalsmith at the Handcraft Shop. He also built pond boats under the business name of 

Marblehead Model Yachts, and enjoyed teaching kids to sail them.




Small Marblehead Pottery vase attributed to Arthur Hennesey




Copper pitcher from the Handcraft Shop also attributed to Arthur Hennesey 





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