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Title: Roseville or not?
Post by: jondar on June 10, 2011, 02:46:38 PM

I prepared the post once but couldn't find way (tho I've done it before) to post a picture and in trying ways, lost the post.  So will describe it and of I can print a picture so much the better.

This is a vase, or vase type, pottery, nine inches high and seven inches outside diameter.  I thought it may be an umbrella stand but seems a little small for that.  It came from my late stepdad's old house in southern Illinois which his grandfather, a Civil War vet built in the 1870's.  It is inscribed on the bottom,  R. R. P. Co. Roseville, Ohio.  Any ideas on the manufacturer?  Thanks for any input.      Jon

Title: Re: Roseville or not?
Post by: waywardangler on June 10, 2011, 08:53:02 PM

Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Company. Not the same as "Roseville". Very common although some items are scarce. Is still in business. I have a few pieces but not worth much.

company info http://www.midohiocollectibles.com/History/ransbottom.html

Title: Re: Roseville or not?
Post by: jondar on June 13, 2011, 09:20:48 AM

Yes Wayward, thanks for the answer.  This one appears to have a three digit number (maybe 314) below the caption.  Any way to date this by that number?         Jon

Title: Re: Roseville or not?
Post by: waywardangler on June 13, 2011, 10:45:43 AM

I think that is just a style or model number. There is a book out on RRPC but I do not have it.