ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM BLUE SPONGE 2 GAL BEVERAGE DISPENSER
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM BLUE SPONGE COVERED 1 1/2 QT CASSEROLE DISH
1QT ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM POTTERY CROCK JAR ROSEVILLE OHIO USA HIGH JAR
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM BLUE SPONGE 1 QT HIGH JAR #700
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM BLUE SPONGE 1 QT LOW JAR #700
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM GREEN SPONGE SET OF TWO 1 QT HIGH AND 1 PT LOW
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM THREE CROCK SET 2QT 1QT 1PT LOWS AMISH DESIGN
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM RRPCO 1 QT LOW JAR HEARTS AND COW
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM 2 QTLOW JAR CROCK SCHOOL HOUSE PRINT
Vintage USA Pottery Robinson Ransbottom RRPCO Roseville Ohio Pitcher Creamer 5″
VINTAGE ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM BLUE SPONGE PITCHER AND BOWL SET #700
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM ROSEVILLE POTTERY STONEWARE CROCK CANISTER
VINTAGE ROSEVILLE ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM POTTERY SPONGE WARE BEAN CASSEROLE POT RRP
Starburst bowl Jardinière Robinson Ransbottom rosville
RRP Robinson Ransbottom Ohio Pottery Heavy Duty Yellow Dog Food Dish X- Large
Robinson Ransbottom pottery,”Grandma’s Ice Cream”, Roseville,Ohio
Robinson Ransbottom pottery,”Grandapa’s Popcorn”, Roseville,Ohio
Robinson Ransbottom RRPC Roseville One Pint Green Ivy Leaves Low Crock Jar Pot
Bean Pot or Cookie Jar Robinson Ransbottom Blue Cobalt Spongeware Roseville Ohio
Vintage RRP co. Roseville Ohio Brown Pottery Spitoon By Robinson Ransbottom
Robinson Ransbottom (RRP) Bay Area Pottery Show Commemorative Miniature Vase
RRP Robinson Ransbottom Large BLUE STRIPE PLANTER USA- Nice Shape
Robinson Ransbottom Blue Spongeware ~ 3 Pieces
Robinson Ransbottom Roseville pitcher
Robinson Ransbottom Roseville 2Qt. kitchen crock
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM BLUE SPONGE PASTA BOWL
Robinson Ransbottom Small Crock
Vintage 1939 Robinson Ransbottom Victoria Glaze Vase
Vintage Pottery Robinson Ransbottom 1 Qt Low Jar #700
Crown #2 Robinson Ransbottom Bean Pot Crock Vintage
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM POTTERY BROWN SPITTOON/CUSPIDOR/PLANTER
Robinson Ransbottom 1 QT Kitchen Crock
Robinson Ransbottom pottery flower pot RRPCo Roseville
VINTAGE ART DECO PITCHER RRPC ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM
Robinson Ransbottom Roseville Ohio 1 Qt Pitcher w/ 2 Blue Stripes
Robinson Ransbottom (RRP Co.) Med. Jardiniere
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Blue Stripe Pitcher. Williamsburg pattern.
Robinson Ransbottom Roseville Salt Glaze Blue Stripe Stoneware Crock Bowl Jar
Robinson Ransbottom Roseville Salt Glaze Blue Stripe Stoneware Crock Bowl Jar
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom Pottery. 4.5″ Brown Drip Glaze Creamer.Roseville, O.
VINTAGE ROSEVILLE RRP ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM SMALL BOWL w/RED & BLUE STRIPES
Robinson Ransbottom Green Pottery Vase Marked “USA 1871″ 8″ high x 4 1/8″ Good!
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom Roseville Pottery Green Spongeware 1 Quart Pitcher.
Vintage Robinson-Ransbottom Wheat Pie Plate
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom Blue Crown # 2 single handle bean pot with lid chip
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM SPONGEWARE 1 QT KITCHEN CROCK
Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Crock Bean Pot w/ Handle & Lid #3 Crown Mark 1926
VINTAGE ROBINSON-RANSBOTTOM SMALL “RINGED” CROCK
Robinson Ransbottom Jardiniere & Pedestal 21 Inch Excellent Conditon!
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom Pottery 10 oz. CROCK – Wheat Blue Edge. A MUST SEE!
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom R.R.P. Co. Art Pottery Parakeet Lovebirds Vase 250/8
Robinson Ransbottom Pottery, RRP Co 9″ Bowl Roseville, Ohio
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Planter
Robinson Ransbottom Pottery RRP Co Red Jar w/ Lid Roseville ~ Incised Crown Mark
4 ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM POTTERY BOWLS BLUE STRIPE SUNRISE 12″ ACROSS & DOWN TO 7″
Robinson Ransbottom Blue Spongeware 1 pt. Low Jar made in Roseville Ohio U.S.A.
Robinson Ransbottom Blue Spongeware 1 pt. Low Jar made in Roseville Ohio U.S.A.
Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Stoneware Jug/Crock/Cannister w/Handles and a Lid
Robinson Ransbottom Roseville RRP Co planter
Robinson Ransbottom Blue Spongeware 2 qt. High Jar made in Roseville Ohio U.S.A.
Robinson Ransbottom Blue Spongeware 10 oz. Kitchen Crock Roseville Ohio U.S.A.
Covered 1 Qt. High Covered Jar Robinson Ransbottom Blue Wheat Design w/Sponging
RRP Co Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Planter Low Bowl
Robinson Ransbottom Williamsburg Raggedy Dolls Jar Croc
Vintage Brown 6″ Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Pitcher in Excellent Condition!!!!
Robinson Ransbottom Roseville Pottery 1 Qt. High Jar “Trumpeting Angel”
R.R.P Co.Ohio Roseville Robinson Ransbottom Yelloware Stoneware Bowl with Duck
Vintage RRPC Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Company Aqua Green Blue Two Handle Vase
Vintage RRPCo Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Co 2 quart Low Jar Welcome Friends
Robinson Ransbottom #20 1 Qt. High Jar, beige with country heart and leaves
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM BOWL CERAMIC PLANTER PUMPKIN GLAZE RRP ROSEVILLE USA POTTERY
Hand painted & signed Robinson-Ransbottom Pottery Crock, Made in U.S.A.
RRP ROSEVILLE ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM POTTERY CAT TAIL JARDINIERE 7.5″ x 9″ wide
Robinson Ransbottom Roseville, Ohio USA #700 2 Qt. Low Jar Blue Sponge
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM BLUE CROWN STONEWARE POTTERY 5 GALLON CROCK Item #1254
GREEN SPONGEWARE DECORATED CROCK ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM
R.R.P. CO./ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM, ROSEVILLE, OHIO DIVIDED DISH-YELLOW DAISIES
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM TEDDY BEAR FRIENDS 1 QUART LOW JAR
Best in the Burgh Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Roseville Ohio RRPC 9″ Mixing Bowl
3 RRP Robinson Ransbottom roseville ohio crocks, 1 – 1pt usa, 2-#346 1- w Horse
VINTAGE ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM ROSEVILLE OHIO POTTERY 5″ DOG FEEDER HEAVY
Robinson Ransbottom Beige Floral Pitcher
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM SPONGEWARE CROCK! 1 QT.! ROSEVILLE, OHIO! UNDATED! AS IS!
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom, Two Light Yellow Pet Bowls/Crocks #’s 250-7
RRP Robinson Ransbottom Pottery 1 Pint Low Crock Bowl Roseville
2 Vintage Dog Dish Bowl Crock – Roseville Robinson Ransbottom?
Vintage ROSEVILLE art pottery ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM mixing bowl BLUE SPONGE yellow
LARGE ROSEVILLE art pottery ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM mixing bowl BLUE SPONGE yellow
Vintage ROSEVILLE art pottery ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM mixing bowl BLUE SPONGE yellow
Vintage ROSEVILLE art pottery ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM mixing bowl BLUE SPONGE yellow
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM ROSEVILLE OHIO LOW JAR
CROCK OR JAR 1 QT ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM
VINTAGE ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM POTTERY ROUND GREEN AND BROWN
Vintage RRP Majolica Jardiniere with Pedestal Robinson Ransbottom Roseville Ohio
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM BLUE STRIPE CROCK MIXING BOWL – 10″ IN DIAMETER
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Apple Cookie Jar RRP Co
2 pieces Robinson Ransbottom spongeware, Roseville, OH., RPP, pitcher, crock
ROBINSON RANSBOTTOM POTTERY COOKIE JAR~ SPONGEWARE DESIGN~ EX. COND.~ROSEVILLE
PUMPKIN GLAZE ROSEVILLE PLANTER ~ ROBINSON-RANSBOTTOM ~ EAMES ERA
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom Bowl Mixing Kitchen Pottery Blue Ring Band Stripes
Classic Pottery Bookends From Famous Makers
Southeast Ohio was once the home of many famous pottery makers. Even today, names like Hull, McCoy and Robinson Ransbottom still echo through the Muskingum River Valley. Pottery bookends are among some of the most collectible pieces from these well known pottery makers.
The area around the Muskingum River Valley provided the perfect combination of natural resources that included a ready source of fine grade clay. Often found along the seams of coal that dotted the subterranean landscape, the clay gave birth to over fifty pottery manufacturers. The abundance of coal provided a great source of energy to fuel the kilns that were needed to fire the clay.
The fine quality of the clay found in and around towns like Zanesville, Crooksville and Roseville produced porcelain like quality. A combination of artistry and quality has made pottery from this area some of the most collectable in the country if not the world. Pottery bookends from southeast Ohio stand as a testament to the century of fine pottery making that continues today. Annual events are held to celebrate and commemorate the rich traditional of pottery making, drawing thousands of collectors and pottery enthusiasts.
Some pieces were created strictly for the sake of art while others, like bookends, had a functional purpose as well. In the early days of pottery making, form most definitely followed function. From bowls, pitchers and other useful pieces, scarce resources were not ordinarily expended on purely decorative pieces. This was especially true in ancient times. This is not to say that a flower vase or ewer could not be useful and decorative at the same time. During the heyday of pottery making in Ohio, decorative and commemorative pottery pieces gained in popularity.
Companies like McCoy and Hull are famous for vases and planters that doubled as bookends. How beautiful it was to have fresh cit flowers adorning the bookshelf. Many of the pottery bookends produced during the early to mid twentieth century closely followed the arts and craft movement and eventually the art deco form. McCoy pottery was also well known for producing many different themes that included various plant and leaf patterns. In addition to bookends and such, popular forms of McCoy and Hull included distinct fluted vases and deep color glazing patterns.
The lovely McCoy White Horse bookends were first produced during the nineteen forties. Porcelain white in shade, the figures depict two draft horses rearing up on their back legs. The colorful birddog bookends, also from McCoy, feature beautifully detailed depictions of hunting dogs having just retrieved some game birds.
The Roseville bush berry pattern is a very collectible bookend that, if found in perfect condition, can fetch hundreds of dollars. The Roseville Zephyr Lily bookend is a beautifully unique pattern and is highly prized among some collectors. This distinctive pattern features a yellow lily, shown on full bloom, placed in the middle of an open book. The Roseville magnolia blue is another highly prized and collectible set of pottery bookends. Set in a simple green L shape, the flowering magnolia is placed in the center with a subtle accent of sunburst surrounding the flower.
Most of the kilns that produced some of the worlds most recognizable pottery are cold, or have disappeared forever. The dozens of pottery and stoneware producers that once dotted the landscape of southeast Ohio have dwindled to a handful.
The internet has provided collectors from all over the world with the opportunity to gain an appreciation for these pieces of Americana. As with any collectible pottery bookend, the buyer must always be wary of fakes and knockoffs.
About the Author
Mitch Endick is a short article writer for the popular decorative bookend site:
http:/www.decorativebookends.com. He provides interesting information buying and collecting decorative bookends.
www.decorativebookends.com
