Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! 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). Know the various sizes and measurements. How much is it worth"? Network with other collectors. DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. You can check on the advanced search of ebay for completed auctions, checking titles and descriptions. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. 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Brian in Indianapolis, IN, "Mostly I wanted to praise your work here. I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. ** 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. I used to check out J T Letowski's website [Marcrest Man] for Marcrest, in fact many of the pics on that site are mine, taken from my collection quite a few years ago. I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use.). 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. Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. Janice in OR, "I looked at your web site and am impressed. NOTE: If insurance items are lost or damaged in shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to file an insurance claim. Sale Price 84.60 Mar-crest current values as of 2009. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. 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. Large Old 1950s Napco Figurie Windswept Girl Ex Con. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! 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. Thank you for looking and have fun bidding ! Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. 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. Good luck! If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. I really love the pieces I saw on your site with the pink interior.I think I have been bitten by the collecting bug!" (Using others online pictures without permission is not allowed for many reasons.) I am looking for a list of a complete set. I would very much like to have a daisy and dot dinner plate. 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. The "M" looks like an "H" on many of the pieces, including the carafes. Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! Image theft and text theft is NOT allowed. Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. Has a USA Marking I bel 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. Click below to begin your paid subscription. Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Fenton Glass '06 QVC Iced Handpainted Sitting Dragon, Bohemian Dressler Vienna Secessionist Majolica Vase, Amber Diamond Tiara Sandwich Glass Dish Set Of 4, Signed LALIQUE Crystal Bird Figurine - Head Down, Princess House Dighton Rose Silverware / Flatware New, Royal Albert China Mini Creamer PETIT POINT 4 Oz LOVELY. Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. Thanks for all the infoI have many pieces that have been ignored but now will clean up and cherish!" One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. 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. Thanks again. Original Price 100.36 When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. The Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Seventeenth Edition - Sharon & Bob Huxford, Collector's Books. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Pre-Owned. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! Operations ceased in 1985. . But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. 9-1/2 Diameter; 4 Deep (without lid) Made in USA Bowl & Lid adorned with flowers ~ botto But Mar-crest it is. I'm so glad he was a friend!! 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. Please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. The Complete Cookie Jar Book by Mike Schneider (Revised 4th edition) speaks of Mar-crest on page 174. Many of these pieces are actually Pfaltzgraff, Hull, Hall, McCoy, Kathy Kale, California Pottery, etc., all of which have many Mar-crest similar pieces. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. I remember my Mom getting the dishes from the A & P when we lived in Milwaukee WI. Teresa". I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. The hot coffeeburned a large blister on his leg, plus he had to return home to change his uniform pants, lol. 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. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. How can I find a lid for it? The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. Ownership changes continued through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Thanks again. All rights reserved. Carol in PA. Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? 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. 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. Almost everyone I know that uses some of their Mar-crest for everyday does put them in both the dishwasher and the microwave. Scroll down the Index page. It simply says that Hull did the pastel pieces and the brown line was made by Western Stoneware for Marshall Burns. If contact. I priced the Daisy and Dot items. I always let dishes air dry in the dishwasher, too, rather than using the drying cycle. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. 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. Original Mar-crest Daisy and Dot order form. 84.60, 99.53 :o) I recently bought a lidded piece at the goodwill for $2.99, and had no idea what it was. I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? Learn more. Good luck! I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. 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. A favorite! How used? I really did not know what I was buying until I stumbled upon your web-site. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! If you have any questions or need clarification of anything, please feel free to contact me. $20.00. Marcrest Cookie Jar 1950's Vintage Tablescape Cabin Decor Daisy and Dot BrickHeartTreasures (24) $40.00 Vintage Mar-Crest Daisy and Dot Pattern Coffee Mugs Warm Colorado Brown by Western Stoneware, 50s-60s storefrontlouisa (174) $22.95 Vintage Marcrest Daisy Dot-Brown Stoneware Creamer FigurinesByPenni (5) $13.50 Marcrest Daisy-Dot Bowl 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). RARE! 31.85, 39.81 !On Mar-crest.com, there are a few different ways to identify your items in question. Chinese Art, Porcelains, Pottery, Enamels, Wood Carvings, Screens, Etc. How used? The latter closed in 1985. I would love to collect some peices. Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. Was Mar-crest a premium or give-away, available in movie theaters (dish night) and Western Auto's? 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. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. Please read my description and terms carefully before bidding!! All rights reserved.Yes, that does mean you. 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. Thanks". 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. D. Hickerson Little York, IL, "I found the 10 inch divided vegetable bowl in cleaning out my Dad's house. View Etsys Privacy Policy. Johann Haviland Cream & Sugar Set Germany Excellent, Waterford 12 Days Of Chistmas Champagne Partridge 1st. The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Can Inarrow it down to 6? Great! Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. No, they did not. Terms & Conditions Payment: I accept Paypal and money orders or certified checks as payment. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. 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. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! What does it say about sellers who choose to ignore the rules? Copyright 2023 Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. My husbands Uncle just passed away and he used to work at Monmouth Pottery years ago. Beautiful VINTAGE Signed "JOE ST CLAIR" Paperweight! I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. This item will ship USPS priority mail with tracking and insurance included. Hope this answers your question. Why not go to the source/you to find it. Thank you. Besides the daisy dot pattern, the rare, pastel pieces are much sought after by serious collectors. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newest Bale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. Thanks! Although I research each item as thoroughly as possible, I am not an expert. 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. If for personal use or display, keep them both! When shipping packages through the Post Office, all of our packages are shipped with DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, and insurance. Photo courtesy eBay seller 2001jmm. Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? 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. Captcha failed to load. Mine doesn't have a lid for it. "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. 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. Hi, Teresa. I decided to google it and found your site. Stay tuned! Additional photos are always available upon request. Should I just dump the larger one? An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). I keep out about 100 pieces on the "Marcrest Wall" in the kitchen. I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. It was an honor to once again be the price guide contributing advisor for Mar-crest daisy and dot dinnerware. 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! 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. You have some lovely pieces. 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!" Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. will receive an email confirming the item has been shipped.FEEDBACK:Feedback is left after you leave a feedback for us; we don't consider the transaction complete until we know you are happy.WISCONSIN SALES TAX:We are a retail store and have to charge sales tax to Wisconsin residents. I do not refund shipping and return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. I will answer your questions as quickly as possible. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. But Mar-crest it is. Are these two companies one in the same? They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? 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. Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? How nice of your mother for the gifts! 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. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. Auction companies make it clear that sellers are to write their own descriptions and use their own pictures. I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). You have to remember that these dishes were produced before regulations as we now know them were put into place. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Your carafe is Mar-crest (Marcrest). Free returns Or for sale? 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). Good luck! The Collector's Encyclopedia of Hull Pottery by Brenda Roberts pages 18 and 19 show 2 of the Mar-crest trademarks. The "M" looks like an "H" on many of the pieces, including the carafes. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Lee Van Ching Collection Of Oriental Porcelain, Snuff Bottles, Celadon, Beautiful Chinese Snuff-bottles, Belonging To Miss E. 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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) ? The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. Beautiful, durable and useful. Now, that's a tough question. 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. (50% off), Sale Price 31.85 Hi, Michel. The section is titled Western Stoneware Company and there are 3 interesting paragraphs. Were they display only pieces? You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. 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Were there other stores that sold Mar-crest? Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. Pay close attention to the lid, making sure it's the correct one. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. Good luck! :-). The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Avoid acidic foods and drinks in Mar-crest pieces that are worn and/or cracked. Were they ever used? This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Many things must be known about what you have. We ship USPO to foreign countriesemail for an estimates.We don't consider the transaction complete until we know you are happy. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. Page 53. N4W 3G6. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Important ~ Please Note ~ I am not an antiques dealer or collector. If sending money order or certified check, buyer must notify me within 48 hours of auction ending. 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"? This has to be confusing to new collectors, as they were never produced. 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. We've even seen sellers call the 10 ounce individual casserole/soup dishes with a handle, a gravy dish. I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. 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. Th Bundt pans? The hot coffeeburned a large blister on his leg, plus he had to return home to change his uniform pants, lol. 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"! 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. 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. California Dept. Several online sellers are identifying their assorted brown glazed stoneware pieces as being Mar-crest. A picture of a Mar-crest cookie jar and a rare square snack plate can be found in this section, also. For personal use? How nice of your mother for the gifts! 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. While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant :-). Hi, Michel. Hope this answers your question. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces.