Avoid acidic foods and drinks in Mar-crest pieces that are worn and/or cracked. Page 53. They're beautiful, btw! Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. Julie, thank you for visiting! Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! Fragile items may need to be sent in separate packages to ensure safe arrival. The latter closed in 1985. Would someone purposely misidentify a piece of pottery and call it rare and hard to find, attempting to fool a new collector? Original Price 17.56 Many things must be known about what you have. 10 talking about this. No luck there? Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. All rights reserved.Yes, that does mean you. Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. Has a USA Marking I believe thats the name of the pottery company! I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. Share pictures of your. Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. See more ideas about bean pot, stoneware, pottery. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. No, they did not. Has a USA Marking I bel Delivery: I ship several times a week, including Saturdays, depending on the amount of parcels to be shipped. Glassware is most difficult to identify, as most of it is unmarked and so much of it has been reproduced. Head on over to ionesAttic to snag a ten-piece set for $42. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Early Fenton Hand Painted Red Glass Center Bowl!!l@@k!! Question: Shawna in Searcy, Arkansas asks: "I am new to Mar-Crest, and after viewing your site, I discovered that I need the grease-pot with lid that came with the salt and pepper shakers. How nice of your mother for the gifts! Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! Fire King Forest Green 2 CHARM 9.25" Dinner Plates, Princess House Fantasia Dinner/Luncheon Crystal Plates, EAPG McKee Brothers ~JUBILEE ~ Goblet ~ AKA Radiant, Villeroy & Boch 1748 Porcelain Cup Le Ballon Balloon, Hazel Atlas Orchard Beads And Ribs Snack Set For 10. You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Check out my other items ! Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. I DO COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS as long as it is safe to do so. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. If you have any questions or need clarification of anything, please feel free to contact me. What does it say about sellers who choose to ignore the rules? Do you know where I can find said list"?Answer:The frustration I felt when trying to identify Mar-crest pieces was one of the reasons for starting this web site. Thanks again!" The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. Were they ever used? Many potteries in the 50's and 60's made pieces that looked similar to Mar-crest. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. The smaller one is in great condition. Building on the original design principles that Bale Baron owners appreciate, the new 5250 models feature many impressive upgrades designed to improve productivity and serviceability. And usually, not in a good way. Building on the original design principles that Bale Baron owners appreciate, the new 5250 models feature many impressive upgrades designed to improve productivity and serviceability. HINT: Watch for auctions or second hand stores where the sugar bowl (or grease pot) has, say, a broken handle, but a perfectly good lid! How used? Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! How can I find a lid for it? PS, Love your site. One can never have enough turquoise! Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Ceramics There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Charlene in Bend, OR, "Just happened on to your site. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. Check out my other items ! Question: Shawna in Searcy, Arkansas asks: "I am new to Mar-Crest, and after viewing your site, I discovered that I need the grease-pot with lid that came with the salt and pepper shakers. As we were going through his things I brought home a cookie jar and large pitcher. Wide foam drip daisy and dot cookie jar, Part of my Mar-crest daisy and dot collection. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. Thanks". A reference found in the Official Price Guide to Pottery and Porcelain by Harvey Duke was on page 334, saying his information comes from Brenda Roberts. !On Mar-crest.com, there are a few different ways to identify your items in question. 84.60, 99.53 Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). Vintage MAR-CREST Stoneware DAISY DOT Pitcher Dark Brown Glaze 8" Opens in a new window or tab. Hope this answers your question. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Thanks". Question:Sandra in Big Spring, TX asks:"This (Mar-crest) was my grandmother's everyday dishes. Although I research each item as thoroughly as possible, I am not an expert. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? They usually say that their camera is broken or they don't have one yet, or that the item is not in their possession because they are selling pieces for a friend or relative. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS". Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. Question:Others have asked:"Did Mar-crest ever make a stopper for the carafe jug, a lid for the jumbo pitcher (making it resemble a coffee pot), a garlic roaster, an escargot skillet, a salad/dessert plateor a covered butter dish"? I always let dishes air dry in the dishwasher, too, rather than using the drying cycle. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. A picture of a Mar-crest cookie jar and a rare square snack plate can be found in this section, also. 9-1/2 Diameter; 4 Deep (without lid) Made in USA Bowl & Lid adorned with flowers ~ botto If you ever get stumped, feel free to send me a clear picture of the piece fairly close-up, including a picture of the bottom, and please list its measurements. Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. Why? Depression glass and Fire-King have been named. In the meantime, here's a few links that I found to be informative:http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=274http://www.fantes.com/ceramics.htmCalifornia Dept. Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. D. Hickerson Little York, IL, "I found the 10 inch divided vegetable bowl in cleaning out my Dad's house. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Joe in GA, "I wanted to tell you this was sold in greater Harrisburg by J C Murphy's 5 & 10(I saw them in the Camp Hill Store) in the early 1960's -- I am old enough to remember them when they were new!!!" When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. France | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. I do my best to describe each item, provide photos, and point out any flaws that I notice. I just liked it because my Grandma used to have ones just like them. Marcrest Stoneware Oven Proof Mixing or Serving Bowl Daisy Dot Brown SEMOVintage (43) $21.95 Marcrest Daisy Dot Open Carafe, Marcrest Ovenproof Stoneware USA, Warm Colorado Brown SuperiorFireLights (648) $25.00 Vintage Marcrest Stoneware Brown Pitcher Daisy Dot Floral Scalloped 64oz RetaillTherapist (324) $76.50 $85.00 (10% off) FREE shipping Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! Like I said, there's still several around, but the condition of most of these 50 + year old pottery pieces might not be as good as what you're wanting to add to your condition. I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. Hope this answers your question. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Something weird about sitting down to a hot meal and then all of a sudden seeing the plate snap in two just sitting there before you put the fork in! Want to know more? When shipping packages through UPS, package will be insured. (15% off), Sale Price 8.78 When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. More info is found on page 138 (pictures on page 139). The section is titled Western Stoneware Company and there are 3 interesting paragraphs. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! Floral Antique Old Hall Ewer Pitcher Carafe Pottery Christopher Dresser, Anchor Hocking Fire-king White Glass 22k Gold Trim Lot Set 4 Relish Dish, Old School - NEW Freestyle BMX - S&M Redneck LT BMX Stem PLUS Oryg Detan, Johnson Bros. FLOW BLUE JEWEL PATTERN 6-1/2" Pitcher, Rare GT Cr-Mo BMX Laidback Seatpost CA White 22.2 14" USA HB Survivor Ol, NOS 1970s-80s Blue Cranks Vintage Old School Bmx Mongoose Ashtabula Schw, 4 Royal Worcester Evesham 8oz Wine Glasses NEW IN BOX, Mighty Hercules - V/a - Cd - Cast Recording - **mint Condition**, Fenton LG Wright Atterbury Slag Glass Duck Covered Dish Amethyst Purple, Imperial Slag Glass Lion Nesting Candy DIsh. Question:Michel in Montreal, Quebec Canada asks: "Hello Are you in anyway connected with Mar-Crest from Chicago who manufactured Melmac in 1954 (or so, that's what my cup says) :c) ? Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? Learn more. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? (50% off), Sale Price 31.85 Don't fall for these common excuses. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! Can you tell me where I can find them? If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. And the "E" looks like it could be an "I". A list is necessary with how many pieces you have of everything (8 dinner plates, 8 1-finger cups, 10 berry bowls, etc.). Hull is said to have produced the pastel colored pieces: ball pitchers, teapots, tumblers, plain cups and oblong ashtrays marked Marcrest. Loaf pans or candleholders? 43.45, 54.31 "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. Lee Van Ching Collection Of Oriental Porcelain, Snuff Bottles, Celadon, Beautiful Chinese Snuff-bottles, Belonging To Miss E. Constance Woodward, Ceramic Coin Banks Identification & Value Guide, Illustrated Catalogue Of Important Hispano-Moresque Plaques, The Bethnal Green Branch Of The Victoria And Albert Museum, South Kensin, Chinese Porcelains, Carved Jades & Objects Of Art, Rare Antiques In Crys. I didn't realized their was so much history behind these plates". Was Mar-crest a premium or give-away, available in movie theaters (dish night) and Western Auto's? Other interpretations of the spelling I've seen is:Har-crisi, Marcrisi, Harcrist,Marcrist, and (figure this one out) Marquest. The hot coffeeburned a large blister on his leg, plus he had to return home to change his uniform pants, lol. For personal use? Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? Pieces impressed with the Mar-crest trademark, she states, were premium items produced by Hull in the late 50's. You may find recent Mar-crest values in the Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Seventeenth Edition (March 2009, by Collector's Books). The pieces they made for Marshall Burns were marked Mar-Crest. I have quite a few repeat pieces. Sale Price 43.45 It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). Or they do know, and are trying to pass off odd pieces as being rare or hard to find Mar-crest items. Very informative and visual! My 2 grease pots without lids hold silk ivy on a shelf. Thanks". Many of these pieces are actually Pfaltzgraff, Hull, Hall, McCoy, Kathy Kale, California Pottery, etc., all of which have many Mar-crest similar pieces. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question:Dugan I.in Lees Summit,MO asks:"What is the most prized Mar-Crest peice to find"?Answer:Tough question! Thanks! Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. or payment is not made within 48 hours, the item will be relisted or offered to an underbidder and negative feedback will be left for the non-paying bidder. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. I have only recently started collecting and have really benefited from the information you have gathered here. Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. Martha in MI, "Hi, I just want to thank you for your informative site to stoneware that I stumbled across while doing a web search. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! :-). So please contact us with any problems or questions!If you have any questions, please email! Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Now, that's a tough question. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? (20% off), Sale Price 85.31 Carol in PA. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Th Payment is due within 48 hours of auction ending. The seller may have similar items for sale, but the condition could be very different. Marcrest Stoneware Daisy Dot Large Pitcher Jug NICE, Vintage Marcrest Pink Pitcher With Handle Art Deco Feel, Marcrest Daisy & Dot Brown Drip Oven-Proof Stoneware Pitcher 6" Vintage, Vintage Marcrest Stoneware Daisy Dot Cream Creamer Pitcher 4 1/4" Made In USA. I do not refund shipping and return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. !On Mar-crest.com, there are a few different ways to identify your items in question. Thanks". I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. Yes! Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Why not go to the source/you to find it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. It went very smoothly. Good luck! 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Mar-crest pitchers with lids being called coffee pots? The Complete Cookie Jar Book by Mike Schneider (Revised 4th edition) speaks of Mar-crest on page 174. 11.81, 23.62 Selling and valuing online since 1997. If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. The "M" looks like an "H" on many of the pieces, including the carafes. Oftentimes, the seller is not the original owner, and may think it's a perfect match if the lid seems to fit, and it's similar in color. 9-1/2" Diameter; 4" Deep (without lid) Made in USA Bowl & Lid adorned with flowers ~ bottom is stamped as follows: MARCREST / OVEN PROOF / STONEWARE/ USA Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!! Several online sellers are identifying their assorted brown glazed stoneware pieces as being Mar-crest. No, they did not. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. I bought a small 5 inch bowl to go with a couple years ago.Nifty web site with lots of information and pictures. My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. If you ever get stumped, feel free to send me a clear picture of the piece fairly close-up, including a picture of the bottom, and please list its measurements. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. I've heard that older, 50's and 60' stoneware pieces are "probably" lead-free, although, you shouldn't use pieces that don't have a shiny glaze and/or have cracks. In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. The 5 piece bluesnack set, 5 piecesnack setin brown, rounded handle oval batter pitcher, soup tureen with pink interior, Well 'n Tree style meat platterand the round griddle with a handle. Sometimes, the glaze is a little thick and it blurs the letters. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Please. Of the ones I've seen, very few seemed up to date. How used? (20% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Operations ceased in 1985. . "Below is a link to what the Mesotheliomaand Asbestos Awareness Centersays about those old asbestos pads in an internet article written in 2008: http://www.maacenter.org/asbestos/products/asbestospads.php. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. View Etsys Privacy Policy. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. My husbands Uncle just passed away and he used to work at Monmouth Pottery years ago. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. Should I just dump the larger one? Any history you could provide would be greatly appreciated!? Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. All rights reserved. Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Question:Michel in Montreal, Quebec Canada asks: "Hello Are you in anyway connected with Mar-Crest from Chicago who manufactured Melmac in 1954 (or so, that's what my cup says) :c) ? Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. It also depends on if the "right" collectors are online the week of your auction, and can easily find it (meaning that it's placed in the proper category, keywords are used and are spelled correctly). There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). If you've ever searched "Mar-crest" on the internet, you've probably noticed something. Bottom of ashtray has the raised capital letters spelling MARCREST. Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns regarding any listing, please email me BEFORE bidding whenever possible. All items are sold " as is ". You have some lovely pieces. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! Shipping & Handling: I ship packages within the United States via Priority Mail. Other interpretations of the spelling I've seen is:Har-crisi, Marcrisi, Harcrist,Marcrist, and (figure this one out) Marquest. Thank you for your information." No luck there? Germany | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. :-). Question:Teresa S. of Fairfield, CA asks: "My mother recently gave me two Mar crest mixing bowls, large and small, the large one is severely cracked. Sometimes, online sellers will call thelow creamer with a handle and a spout a gravy boat (the creamer that goes with the covered sugar bowl). I DO NOT accept personal checks. I have quite a collection thanks to my mother. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! Image theft and text theft is NOT allowed. The rest are from my collection. Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. Original Mar-crest Daisy and Dot order form. This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. Now, that's a tough question. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. Learn more. "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. Incised on the bottom of the large square Mar-crest handled skillet, are the words: "DO NOT Place On Open Flame Nor On Electric Stove Burners"! The chapter is entitled Western Stoneware. My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. Great! Almost everyone I know that uses some of their Mar-crest for everyday does put them in both the dishwasher and the microwave. You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. Very heavy, with lid. Up for auction is a Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Covered Bowl Excellent Shape ~ No Chips or Cracks!! However, the entire book is a wealth of information. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. Please be sure to read my descriptions & terms carefully BEFORE bidding ~ Once the auction ends, the item is yours. Ceramics Mar-crest.com is an informational web site devoted to Mar-crest Old Fashioned Stoneware that was produced from the 50's to the early 60's. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? Original Price 99.53 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. How used? 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