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RRP Co PotteryA Brief History
In 1900, Frank Ransbottom and his brother started a pottery company in Roseville, Ohio to make stoneware and pottery. By 1916 Ransbottom Pottery was the largest producer of stoneware jars in America. Around 1920, they merged with Robinson Clay Products Co. who created bricks and tiles. The name was changed to RRP Company (to reflect both initials) and product lines expanded to include gardenware in addition to their art pottery and functional goods. The company was able to endure through the great depression and was in business until 2005, when it finally ceased operations. Since RRP Co no longer exists, it fairly assured that their pottery will become more collectible and valuable in the future. |
Examples of Work
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General Information and Websites RRP Co is often confused with Roseville Pottery by fledgling collectors. This is understandable due to the fact that both wares contain the name Roseville in their marks. These two however are completely different companies. Roseville is actually the town in Ohio where RRP Co. was located. (and the other manufacturer as well, before moving to Zanesville, OH) A pretty sure fire way to tell the difference by site is that RRP predominately created heavy, earthy utilitarian items such as stoneware, planters, cookie jars, crocks, etc. (they did create some art pieces) The Roseville pottery company was more focused on producing artist pieces. Of course, the markings are also quite different. There are not allot of good websites but I've listed two below... You may want to bookmark this site, as the links below will take you elsewhere...
Robinson Ransbottom Pottery (for sale)
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