antique glazed redware bowls
Love Feast Serving Bowls
Attributed to John Bell (1800-80) Waynesboro, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania
c. 1835-60
Glazed red earthenware
Ht. 3 ½”, Diam. 10 ½”
From the Snow Hill Nunnery, Franklin Co., PA. Four of a set of 40 used for serving stew during the Society’s love feast. The pattern of each of these four bowls varies in design. Excellent condition.
Each $9,500
Provenance: Snow Hill Nunnery; Horst Auction Co., August 1997; Olde Hope Antiques; Private Collection.