Collector's Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware Second Edition Identification and Values by Jo Cunningham 2005 speaks of Mar-crest on page 308. 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. 85.31, 100.36 Why aren't these sellers using their own pictures? The brown is nice and even- the lights spots are just reflections from the glaze. Were they ever used? You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. Other interpretations of the spelling I've seen is:Har-crisi, Marcrisi, Harcrist,Marcrist, and (figure this one out) Marquest. Great! The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. Question:Sandra in Big Spring, TX asks:"This (Mar-crest) was my grandmother's everyday dishes. 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). Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. It sliced his thumb and he almost neededstitches. Wide foam drip daisy and dot cookie jar, Part of my Mar-crest daisy and dot collection. Has a USA Marking I believe thats the name of the pottery company! Original Price 28.34 If you can't think of a new use for the cracked piece, consider donating it to the Salvation Army or the Goodwill, or use it to hold odds and ends in the garage or shed rather than putting it in the trash. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newest Bale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. I am looking for a list of a complete set. We ship USPO to foreign countriesemail for an estimates.We don't consider the transaction complete until we know you are happy. Egg, butter and covered cheese dishes? A Catalogue Of Chinese Porcelains: Collected By Mr. And Mrs. Charles P. The Collectors Encyclopedia Of Limoges Porcelain, Illustrated Catalogue Of Important Hispano-Moresque Plaques, Catalogue Of The Roman Pottery In The Departments Of Antiquities, Britis, Beautiful Chinese Snuff-bottles, Belonging To Miss E. Constance Woodward. :o) I recently bought a lidded piece at the goodwill for $2.99, and had no idea what it was. How much is it worth"? Please be sure to purchase insurance if you are concerned about fragile items. Still no luck? Thanks". Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. or Best Offer +$36.83 shipping. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Pre-Owned. No luck there? I know it for the love of the pottery that you do it and really shows. If you've ever searched "Mar-crest" on the internet, you've probably noticed something. Network with other collectors. Monmouth - Western Stoneware by Jim Martin and Bette Cooper 1983 speaks of Mar-crest on page 53. I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. Please feel free to ask me Questions before bidding! How can I find a lid for it? Seller will not be held responsible for lost items or items damaged in shipping. It was an honor to once again be the price guide contributing advisor for Mar-crest daisy and dot dinnerware. Should I just dump the larger one? Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? When shipping packages through the Post Office, all of our packages are shipped with DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, and insurance. See more ideas about bean pot, stoneware, pottery. Additional photos are always available upon request. Can you tell me where I can find them? So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. 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"! Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. Hope this answers your question. 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. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newestBale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. No, they did not. When shipping packages through UPS, package will be insured. We've even seen sellers call the 10 ounce individual casserole/soup dishes with a handle, a gravy dish. Learn more. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Up for auction is a Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Covered Bowl Excellent Shape ~ No Chips or Cracks!! This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=274, California Dept. I do not refund shipping and return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Maybe they aren't very familiar with Mar-crest? "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. plus expert appraisal, valuation, FREE sale advice and brokerage services, a FREE price/value guide, FREE sale prices, values, wish list and more. Johann Haviland Cream & Sugar Set Germany Excellent, Waterford 12 Days Of Chistmas Champagne Partridge 1st. Are these two companies one in the same? (15% off), Sale Price 25.50 Colonial was . An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). If you need something sooner, please contact me as soon as possible. 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) ? Please read my description and terms carefully before bidding!! 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!!!" Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns regarding any listing, please email me BEFORE bidding whenever possible. Has a USA Marking I bel Sale Price 84.60 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. Would someone purposely misidentify a piece of pottery and call it rare and hard to find, attempting to fool a new collector? Check out my other items ! Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Page 53. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. They closed their doors in 2006 after 100 years of operation, but quickly re-opened, thanks to 3 original employees. Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. Of the ones I've seen, very few seemed up to date. Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Share pictures of your. Why not go to the source/you to find it. Some history: In 1906, 7 potteries merged together to form the Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois. They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). Your carafe is Mar-crest (Marcrest). Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, ** 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. 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. Payment is due within 48 hours of auction ending. Thanks". It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. I am looking for a list of a complete set. Keep adding to it!" 25.50, 28.34 Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. I would love to collect some peices. Copyright 2005-2012 Rita Pence. I'm so glad he was a friend!! Delivery: I ship several times a week, including Saturdays, depending on the amount of parcels to be shipped. :-). Auction companies make it clear that sellers are to write their own descriptions and use their own pictures. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF, http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH. They're beautiful, btw! 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. As for the second question, I feel bettersaying no (even though I know that some people doput their Mar-crest in the dishwasher (allowing themto airdry) and the microwave (ideally on a low setting, andfor a short period of time). Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Several online sellers are identifying their assorted brown glazed stoneware pieces as being Mar-crest. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. A picture of a Mar-crest cookie jar and a rare square snack plate can be found in this section, also. Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. RARE! Original Mar-crest Daisy and Dot order form. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! A Country Living favorite thanks to its unabashedly retro design, Blue Heaven was a promotional design produced by the Royal China Company of Sebring, Ohio a big player in grocery store dinnerware lines. 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. The Marcrest premium line was made for Marshall Burns Company of Chicago. (10% off), Sale Price 11.81 !On Mar-crest.com, there are a few different ways to identify your items in question. Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. View Etsys Privacy Policy. Buy, sell and value in over 150+ specialist categories. Sometimes, the glaze is a little thick and it blurs the letters. In this case, we suggest wrapping up the pottery with as much bubble wrap as possible (at least three layers), and using packing tape to keep the bubble wrap tightly in place. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Now, that's a tough question. Please. Ownership changes continued through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. (20% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! After reading your information, I now know it is a daisy dot lidded french handled casserole dish! Holds about 2 1/2 quarts Circa 1950's Can be used as a mixing bowl or as an oven to table casserole. Original Price 17.56 Brian in Indianapolis, IN, "Mostly I wanted to praise your work here. Click below to begin your paid subscription. 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. 11.81, 23.62 Were they display only pieces? I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. Janice in OR, "I looked at your web site and am impressed. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Know the various sizes and measurements. 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. It is in very nice condition.It will be boxed well in bubble wrap.On the bottom it is marked: Marcrest Ovenproof Stoneware USAThank you for looking.We are including FREE Continental U.S. What rare or hard to find items do you have? Although I research each item as thoroughly as I can, please remember that I am not an expert!!! But Mar-crest it is. If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. Marcrest was Western Stoneware's most popular dinnerware line. When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. I decided to google it and found your site. This was in the early 1960's." Read more about my understanding of the Hull / Mar-crest connection on this page. I use a beautiful Mar-crest frosted rim cookie jar with no lid for a utensil holder on the counter top next to my stove. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF, http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH, A cookie jar without a lid makes a fine centerpiece when filled with seasonal silk flowers. NOTE: If insurance items are lost or damaged in shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to file an insurance claim. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. I have quite a collection thanks to my mother. You have to remember that these dishes were produced before regulations as we now know them were put into place. In the meantime, here's one link that I found to be informative: Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Scroll down the Index page. Very informative and visual! My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). Eva Zeisel designed a collectibles line. I keep out about 100 pieces on the "Marcrest Wall" in the kitchen. - Greaseless Nitrided Pins & Composite Bushings, - Gas Shock Mounted Access Panels and Shields, Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. 45415 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario, Canada. Many things must be known about what you have. 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 Please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. 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. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. Before you leave, I hope you'll check out some of the great Mar-crest images found on nearly every page. I charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 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 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. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Learn more. Much of the information seems to have obviously been copied (often slightly reworded) from only a couple of informative web sites. Bottom of ashtray has the raised capital letters spelling MARCREST. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Selling and valuing online since 1997. Thank you for looking and have fun bidding ! I am always willing to work with buyers to resolve issues amicably. I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. Sometimes, this rewording has gotten pretty far away from the facts. Thanks again. 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. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? Vintage Marcrest 6 Daisy Dot Pitcher with PASTEL GREEN INTERIOR. D. Hickerson Little York, IL, "I found the 10 inch divided vegetable bowl in cleaning out my Dad's house. (Using others online pictures without permission is not allowed for many reasons.) Fragile items may need to be sent in separate packages to ensure safe arrival. Were there other stores that sold Mar-crest? How nice of your mother for the gifts! If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant I have quite a few repeat pieces. I'm so glad he was a friend!! Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. I currently have over two dozen peices of my beloved stoneware and I am a faithfull collector. Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. Hope this answers your question. Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? The section is titled Western Stoneware Company and there are 3 interesting paragraphs. As we were going through his things I brought home a cookie jar and large pitcher. If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. You have some lovely pieces. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Original boxes claim that Mar-crest is safe to use in the freezer and also in the oven with temperatures up to 500 degrees. (Caution must be usedif Mar-crest is being used to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. I just liked it because my Grandma used to have ones just like them. Martha in TX, "I am really excited about your website. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. I have been collecting for years and am very excited to see your site. Please be sure to read my descriptions & terms carefully BEFORE bidding ~ Once the auction ends, the item is yours. This item will ship USPS priority mail with tracking and insurance included. Teresa". Ceramics Original Price 99.53 I will answer your questions as quickly as possible. Maybe you can trade pieces needed with your local and internet friends. "I love your site! All items are sold " as is ". Marcrest collectors talking about our Daisy Dot & rare pieces. 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. 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). Thanks; Doug", Answer:http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH, http://pages.ebay.com/wantitnow/http://mar-crest.com/cookiejars.html, Go to the Message Board on this site and title your message that you need a cookie jar lid. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. I really did not know what I was buying until I stumbled upon your web-site. Many of these pictures were donated by fellow collectors. 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. Hi, Teresa. But Mar-crest it is. Would they be trustworthy? Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. If you have any questions or need clarification of anything, please feel free to contact me. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. Image theft and text theft is NOT allowed. Much of my collection is now in boxes in bedroom closets and under beds, and even in the garage. I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. The book was a sell-out, and was the last edition of the series. 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. 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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. The chapter is entitled Western Stoneware. Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. 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 . My 2 grease pots without lids hold silk ivy on a shelf. For personal use? Why not go to the source/you to find it. Thanks! The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. 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. !On Mar-crest.com, there are a few different ways to identify your items in question. Still no luck? Good luck! This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. I would very much like to have a daisy and dot dinner plate. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. Terms & Conditions Payment: I accept Paypal and money orders or certified checks as payment. What rare or hard to find items do you have? They cover the Monmouth Pottery Company of Monmouth, IL merger in 1906 with 6 other potteries to form the Western Stoneware Company. Happy hunting! And usually, not in a good way. I just started my collection and I did so with the Grease Jar and Cover that my mother had. Hull is said to have produced the pastel colored pieces: ball pitchers, teapots, tumblers, plain cups and oblong ashtrays marked Marcrest. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Pieces impressed with the Mar-crest trademark, she states, were premium items produced by Hull in the late 50's. I bought a small 5 inch bowl to go with a couple years ago.Nifty web site with lots of information and pictures. I always let dishes air dry in the dishwasher, too, rather than using the drying cycle. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant "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. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. 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 Good luck! of Public Health Lead Info - PDF--------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
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