Tea Box, Important Wood and Copper Tea Box made at the Handicraft Shops / Marblehead Pottery.
Made by Arthur Hennessey who was also a pottery designer at Marblehead Pottery,
Hennessey was one of two people who started in the Handicraft Shops who continued to work in the pottery,
original price tag of $6.00 and number 591,
minor chip to corner of top.
Descended in the family of the founder of Handicraft Shops & Marblehead Pottery Dr. Herbert Hall.
Items from the Handicraft Shops (forerunner to Marblehead Pottery) are extremely rare and this piece in particular is probably the only known piece by this potter made in the Handicraft Shop. painting, trays and other items from Dr. Hall's family. Rago Auction
