Mantua’s work is defined by its folk art sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Bowl
Probably Mantua Glass Works (American, 1821–29) Mantua, Ohio
Pan
Mantua Glass Works (American, 1821–29) Mantua, Ohio
Bottle
Jug
Zanesville Glass Works (American, 1820–40) or Mantua Glass Works (American 1821–29) Ohio
Royal Flemish Vase
Mount Washington Glass Company (American, 1837–1958) New Bedford, Massachusetts
Vase
Designed by Paul Manship (American, 1885–1966) Steuben Division, Corning Glass Works (American, 1918–2008) Corning, New York
Trident Punch Bowl
Designed by Sidney B. Waugh (American, 1904–1963) Steuben Division, Corning Glass Works (American, 1918–2008) Corning, New York
Zodiac Bowl
Sidney Waugh (American, 1904–1963) Engraved by Joseph Libisch (American, born Austria-Hungary, now Croatia, 1886–1964) Steuben Division, Corning Glass Works (American, 1918–2008) Corning, New York
Pair of Lamps
Attributed to Union Glass Works (American, active 1826–44) Kensington, Philadelphia
Sugar Bowl
Attributed to Bakewell, Page & Bakewell (American, 1813–32) Pittsburgh
Commerce and Trade Bowl
Pioneer Covered Compote
Gillinder and Sons, 1861–c. 1930 Philadelphia or Greenbsburg, Pennsylvania
To Build a Fire
Designed by Lloyd Atkins (1922–2002) Steuben Division, Corning Glass Works (American, 1918–2008) Corning, New York