In 1900, as Frank Ransbottom founded the Pottery company along with his brother in Roseville, Ohio. Which was the best location for the business. Roseville was the Hotspot for top-quality stoneware at this time (19th and 20th century).
The company grew and peaked in 1916. Ransbottom’s stoneware was popular enough and the company could provide top-quality products for quite a large customer base. Some years later, Frank Robinson decided the Pottery company was Ripe enough to merge with his brick and tile company known as Robinson clay products Co.
This occurred in 1920. It was at this point that Frank Ransbottom decided to expand his company’s product line, from regular functional goods such as tableware to garden ware and art pottery. Apart from a change in inventory, there was a change in name during this period. As Frank’s company was officially named Robinson Ransbottom Pottery Co.
The company’s logo is a cobalt blue crown.
Excellent condition.
Original lid.
Solid - well made.