Secondly, you should line your box with cushioning on the . I didn't realized their was so much history behind these plates". I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. Read more about my understanding of the Hull / Mar-crest connection on this page. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. Janice in OR, "I looked at your web site and am impressed. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? Good luck! Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! Carol in PA. Can Inarrow it down to 6? Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? Loaf pans or candleholders? Chinese Art, Porcelains, Pottery, Enamels, Wood Carvings, Screens, Etc. PS, Love your site. I hand wash all my favorite dishes, glasses and cooking pans anyway, rather than put them in the dishwasher where they might get etched. You have to remember that these dishes were produced before regulations as we now know them were put into place. Auction companies make it clear that sellers are to write their own descriptions and use their own pictures. 10 talking about this. Page 53. California Dept. I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. 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. Caution must be used when using Mar-crest to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. Delivery: I ship several times a week, including Saturdays, depending on the amount of parcels to be shipped. I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. Of the ones I've seen, very few seemed up to date. Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. Good luck! Please be sure you can agree to these terms BEFORE bidding.If for any other reason you are unhappy with your purchase, please feel free to contact me by email and I will gladly discuss the problem with you. 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. Mine doesn't have a lid for it. When shipping packages through the Post Office, all of our packages are shipped with DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, and insurance. (15% off), Sale Price 25.50 American Heritage, Nordic Mint and Swiss Alpine pieces listed as well. Keep adding to it!" Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! Most, I believe,is unintentional, due tothe lack of information or simply findingerronenous information.That's why I avidly seek close-up pictures of Mar-crest pieces and their original boxes. The smaller one is in great condition. If you have any doubts about the correct lid (or stand) for a Mar-crest piece, visit the Pictures page on this site and compare. Mar-crest current values as of 2009. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. (50% off). Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. Were they ever used? But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). 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! Glassware is most difficult to identify, as most of it is unmarked and so much of it has been reproduced. It happened to a police officer friend that came to my home to finish up an accident report that I was involved in nearby. I am also excited to see how many unique pieces on your site that I have never seen beforeI wonder when the last unique piece of Marcrest will be found!" The brown is nice and even- the lights spots are just reflections from the glaze. Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. Heheheh ;c)". Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. Original Price 99.53 Mar-crest escargot skillets? Scroll down the Index page. There are only a handful of books about vintage pottery, cookie jars, etc, but each book usually only gives a price for 1 or 2 Mar-crest pieces. The item must be returned within 3 days IN ORIGINAL CONDITION . 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. We've even seen sellers call the 10 ounce individual casserole/soup dishes with a handle, a gravy dish. Still no luck? A list is necessary with how many pieces you have of everything (8 dinner plates, 8 1-finger cups, 10 berry bowls, etc.). "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? You have some lovely pieces. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. However, the entire book is a wealth of information. Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? :o) I recently bought a lidded piece at the goodwill for $2.99, and had no idea what it was. Thanks". 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. plus expert appraisal, valuation, FREE sale advice and brokerage services, a FREE price/value guide, FREE sale prices, values, wish list and more. This item will ship USPS priority mail with tracking and insurance included. Hi, Teresa. I'm doing my best to stay on top of all information submitted to the site, sent to me via email or brought to my attention networking with several other avid Mar-crest collectors. Personally, I don't put mine in a microwave, and I hand wash all my favorite dishes, glasses and cooking pans anyway, rather than put them in the dishwasher (or microwave) where their finish could get damaged. Page 21 talks about Heritageware molds and their being premiums for grocery sales. Thank you for looking and have fun bidding ! Original Mar-crest Daisy and Dot order form. Mar-crest Colorado Brown Oven-Proof Stoneware was available at Safeway, A & P, IGA, Loblaws, Jewel Food Stores and Kroger grocery stores half a century ago (and possibly through Top Value Stamps, as well). 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M. Wood, E, Catalogue Of The Artistic Antique Property Belonging To Charles Of Londo, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Question:Nancy asks about a Mar-crest list, as does Russell in Anchorage, AK, who also had this to say:"Hi, I recently received a ton of the Daisy Dot from my mother, she spent YEARS collecting it with plans to give it to me.She told me that she was pretty sure she had a full set minus the lazy susan and then many other pieces. Copyright 2005-2012 Rita Pence. The smaller one is in great condition. (20% off), Sale Price 85.31 Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. If the rim of a Mar-crest "bowl" is unglazed, that means a lid belongs on the piece, and it is not a mixing bowl. Yes! Now, that's a tough question. When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. ionesAttic. Ceramics How used? Get the best deals on Marcrest Stoneware when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Ceramics I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. Marcrest Stoneware Daisy Dot Covered Casserole Dish Made in USA $40 $50 Size: OS marcrest thrifting_mi Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Large 9 Inch Brown Daisy Dot Cookie Jar & Lid EUC $30 $0 Size: OS Marcrest thriftkeepsell Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Daisy Dot Design Mid Century Casserole $25 $0 Size: OS marcrest theranchhaus 8 Mar-crest stoneware has rapidly regaining popularity in the past few years. They cover the Monmouth Pottery Company of Monmouth, IL merger in 1906 with 6 other potteries to form the Western Stoneware Company. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS". Thanks". Additional photos are always available upon request. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. According to some, Louise Bauer (designer of the famous Hull Little Red Riding Hood line) designed the daisy and dot pattern. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving 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!!!" Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Up for auction is a Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Covered Bowl Excellent Shape ~ No Chips or Cracks!! Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? Maybe you can trade pieces needed with your local and internet friends. I do my best to describe each item, provide photos, and point out any flaws that I notice. How much is it worth"? They closed their doors in 2006 after 100 years of operation, but quickly re-opened, thanks to 3 original employees. When shipping packages through UPS, package will be insured. Original Price 17.56 The Complete Cookie Jar Book by Mike Schneider (Revised 4th edition) speaks of Mar-crest on page 174. 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. Are these two companies one in the same? Marcrest Oven-Proof Stoneware Bowl Brown Daisy Dot pattern Made in USA Size: 9 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches high. (20% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. Why? I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use.). Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? Holds about 2 1/2 quarts Circa 1950's Can be used as a mixing bowl or as an oven to table casserole. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. In the reading I've done the past several years, dish night at the movies was when a piece of china was given away to movie-goers to boost attendance during the war. BUY, SELL & VALUE Marcrest. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. Head on over to ionesAttic to snag a ten-piece set for $42. Item comes from a clean and smoke free home! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Should I just dump the larger one? Also, that House 'n Garden casual serving ware and Heritageware molds were used. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Hi, Michel. 43.45, 54.31 The company changed names and configurations several times from its initial formation until 1936, often spinning off product subsidiaries that were reabsorbed into the main . A picture of a Mar-crest cookie jar and a rare square snack plate can be found in this section, also. My 2 grease pots without lids hold silk ivy on a shelf. This has to be confusing to new collectors, as they were never produced. RARE! Since there were quite a few pieces manufactured in the daisy and dot pattern, combined with the fact there is so little factual information out theremany pieces have been misidentified. It was an honor to once again be the price guide contributing advisor for Mar-crest daisy and dot dinnerware. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Marcrest Stoneware (1 - 40 of 410 results) Price ($) Set price range $50 - $100 $100 - $200 Over $200 All Sellers MARCREST Pitcher 1950s Ovenproof Stoneware Jug Brown Daisy Dot GWHuntings (101) $8.00 Vintage Marcrest Stoneware Oven Proof "Daisy Dot" Brown Glazed Pitcher c. 1950's. TheVintageVioletear (158) $31.95 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"? Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. Tara F. in Eugene, Oregon, "Hello. In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. This was in the early 1960's." The seller may have similar items for sale, but the condition could be very different. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. 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 believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. 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. Many of these pictures were donated by fellow collectors. Shipping!- It will be shipped thru the Post Office, UPS ground or FedEx, depending on shipping location.Payment within 3 days on end of auction/sale is required;Serious Buyers only please.Like us on Facebook: Remember When, Delavan WI!/RememberWhenLLC?ABOUT SHIPPING:We ship UPS or USPO. (We prefer UPS) We charge what it costs to ship the item to the nearest dollar. Perhaps the most important step in shipping pottery is using the right packing material to protect the items. 31.85, 39.81 Julie, thank you for visiting! ** Marcrest Brown Stoneware Pie Baker RARE **Up for sale is this unusual Marcrest Stoneware Pie Plate/Baker.The top is about 10 in diameter and the bottom is 7.25 in diameterI believe it is rare. 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) ? Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! Please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. I didn't realized their was so much history behind these plates". Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Charlene in Bend, OR, "Just happened on to your site. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. If you need something sooner, please contact me as soon as possible. Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. Other interpretations of the spelling I've seen is:Har-crisi, Marcrisi, Harcrist,Marcrist, and (figure this one out) Marquest. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF--------------------------------------------------------------------------------. :-). Now, that's a tough question. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. 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. Your carafe is Mar-crest (Marcrest). Many things must be known about what you have. Was Mar-crest a premium or give-away, available in movie theaters (dish night) and Western Auto's? I'm so glad he was a friend!! The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? 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Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! I would love to collect some peices. Were they display only pieces? If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. I remember my Mom getting the dishes from the A & P when we lived in Milwaukee WI. :-). I started collecting in the early 50's.Thank you for brightening my day with your web site. I do not accept responsibility for insured items lost or damaged in transit. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Please read my description and terms carefully before bidding!! In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. Martha." Pay close attention to the lid, making sure it's the correct one. I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. D. Hickerson Little York, IL, "I found the 10 inch divided vegetable bowl in cleaning out my Dad's house. Red Wing stoneware, dinnerware and pottery pieces have been produced continuously since the company was founded in 1861 by John Paul, headquartered in Red Wing, Minnesota. Hi, Teresa. Very informative and visual! The latter closed in 1985. Original Price 100.36 Illustrated Catalogue Of Rare Ancient Faiences, Glass And Other Objects, The Collector's Encyclopedia Of Nippon Porcelain Third Series, The Collectors Encyclopedia Of Limoges Porcelain, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. 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. I would very much like to have a daisy and dot dinner plate. Marcrest collectors talking about our Daisy Dot & rare pieces. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. Read our Cookie Policy. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newest Bale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. 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"! I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. Seller: bcinternetconsignment (2,110) 100% View seller's store: B & C Internet Consignment. I charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. NOTE: If insurance items are lost or damaged in shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to file an insurance claim. If for personal use or display, keep them both! Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? 8.78, 17.56 Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? PS, Love your site. 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. My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. 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). "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. DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. Photo courtesy eBay seller 2001jmm. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. They were: Weir Pottery, Monmouth Pottery, Macomb Stoneware Co., Macomb Pottery Co., D Culbertson Stoneware Co., Clinton Stoneware Co. and the Fort Dodge Stoneware Company. The rest are from my collection. Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. Network with other collectors. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. 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). Since there were quite a few pieces manufactured in the daisy and dot pattern, combined with the fact there is so little factual information out theremany pieces have been misidentified. Before you leave, I hope you'll check out some of the great Mar-crest images found on nearly every page. All items are sold " as is ". Original Price 39.81 They're beautiful, btw! I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. 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. Hull is said to have produced the pastel colored pieces: ball pitchers, teapots, tumblers, plain cups and oblong ashtrays marked Marcrest. Ownership changes continued through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. 25.50, 28.34 $20.00. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! I'm so glad he was a friend!! Stay tuned! The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. Bottom of ashtray has the raised capital letters spelling MARCREST. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. How used? Thanks! Operations ceased in 1985. . It is like the 5th jar you have listed. Should I just dump the larger one? Good luck! Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. 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. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: I've heard that it's "probably" lead-free. Many potteries in the 50's and 60's made pieces that looked similar to Mar-crest. As for display only pieces, my answer would be no. I have quite a few repeat pieces. If for personal use or display, keep them both! 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. Why aren't these sellers using their own pictures? 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!! Good luck! Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. Almost everyone I know that uses some of their Mar-crest for everyday does put them in both the dishwasher and the microwave. Beautiful VINTAGE Signed "JOE ST CLAIR" Paperweight! Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Wide foam drip daisy and dot cookie jar, Part of my Mar-crest daisy and dot collection. Th There are only a handful of books about vintage pottery, cookie jars, etc, but each book usually only gives a price for 1 or 2 Mar-crest pieces.
