RRP Co. brown-banded mixing bowls are generally vintage mid-20th century pieces , with many examples dating to the 1920sā€“1950s , and some surviving bowls being later than that depending on the pattern and mark.

What that means

  • RRP Co. refers to Robinson Ransbottom Pottery, which formed in 1920 in Roseville, Ohio.
  • A number of brown-banded yellowware-style bowls sold online are described as early 20th century or 1930s pieces.
  • Other RRP Co. mixing bowls with similar factory markings are described as mid-20th century.

How to narrow it down

  • Stamped mark: The underside stamp is the best clue.
  • Material: Yellowware-style bowls with brown bands often read earlier than later stoneware examples.
  • Shape and size: Certain nesting bowl sizes and rim styles can point to specific production eras.
  • Condition and glaze: Wear patterns help, but they are not as reliable as the mark.

Best estimate

If you have a typical RRP Co. brown-banded mixing bowl, the safest estimate is about 80 to 100 years old for many examples, though some may be a bit newer or older depending on the exact pattern and mark.

TL;DR

Most RRP Co. brown-banded mixing bowls are vintage pieces from roughly the 1920s through 1950s , and the exact age depends on the mark on the bottom.