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. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. Holds about 2 1/2 quarts Circa 1950's Can be used as a mixing bowl or as an oven to table casserole. Check out my other items ! All rights reserved. "I love your site! 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. Vintage Marcrest Oven-proof Stoneware Brown Daisy Dot Bowl - Pinterest Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). 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. Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Read more about my understanding of the Hull / Mar-crest connection on this page. 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. Read our Cookie Policy. Ceramics Has a USA Marking I believe thats the name of the pottery company! Good luck! Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. I am always willing to work with buyers to resolve issues amicably. Beautiful, durable and useful. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. If I am certain of the origin of a piece I will let you know; however, if I am uncertain of its origin, I will let you know as well. Want to know more? 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. Any history you could provide would be greatly appreciated!? The section is titled Western Stoneware Company and there are 3 interesting paragraphs. (10% off), Sale Price 11.81 I really did not know what I was buying until I stumbled upon your web-site. Why not go to the source/you to find it. 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. Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? We've even seen sellers call the 10 ounce individual casserole/soup dishes with a handle, a gravy dish. Learn more. Learn to know the difference. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. Want to know more? Original Price 17.56 Were they ever used? :-). I do my best to describe each item, provide photos, and point out any flaws that I notice. Collector's Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware Second Edition Identification and Values by Jo Cunningham 2005 speaks of Mar-crest on page 308. 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. Much of the information seems to have obviously been copied (often slightly reworded) from only a couple of informative web sites. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. 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 - Etsy Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. 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. I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Marcrest Price / Value Guide - Bath Antiques Online I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. Are you planning on keeping them for display? See more ideas about bean pot, stoneware, pottery. According to some, Louise Bauer (designer of the famous Hull Little Red Riding Hood line) designed the daisy and dot pattern. Thank you for your cooperation.I leave feedback as soon as I have received feedback from you. 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! DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! The smaller one is in great condition. Before you leave, I hope you'll check out some of the great Mar-crest images found on nearly every page. I hand wash all my favorite dishes, glasses and cooking pans anyway, rather than put them in the dishwasher where they might get etched. :-). Hope this answers your question. How can I find a lid for it? A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). Sometimes, this rewording has gotten pretty far away from the facts. I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. Hope this answers your question. 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). Important ~ Please Note ~ I am not an antiques dealer or collector. I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. However, the entire book is a wealth of information. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question:Dugan I.in Lees Summit,MO asks:"What is the most prized Mar-Crest peice to find"?Answer:Tough question! Big production just got better with Marcrest's newestBale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. This has to be confusing to new collectors, as they were never produced. How Do You Find the Value of Red Wing Pottery? - Reference.com NOTE: If insurance items are lost or damaged in shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to file an insurance claim. Ceramics Original boxes claim that Mar-crest is safe to use in the freezer and also in the oven with temperatures up to 500 degrees. Your carafe is Mar-crest (Marcrest). Can Inarrow it down to 6? Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. Marcrest USA Ovenproof Stoneware slanted pitcher Vintage, Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Pitcher 6" Daisy Button, Vintage Brown Drip Marcrest Stoneware Pitcher 8" Daisy & Dot Oven Proof Stamped, MARCREST Brown Glazed Daisy Dot Ceramic Stoneware Pitcher, Vintage Marcrest Stoneware Daisy & Dot Carafe Decanter Pitcher Jug Brown Glaze, Vintage Marcrest Stoneware Daisy Dot Water Pitcher 8" Oven Proof Made In USA, Marcrest Ovenproof Stoneware Large Pitcher. 10 talking about this. Of the ones I've seen, very few seemed up to date. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Marcrest Oven-Proof Stoneware Bowl Brown Daisy Dot pattern Made in USA Size: 9 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches high. 9-1/2 Diameter; 4 Deep (without lid) Made in USA Bowl & Lid adorned with flowers ~ botto If sending money order or certified check, buyer must notify me within 48 hours of auction ending. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. 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.   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. Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. Loaf pans or candleholders? I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. Scroll down the Index page. I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. Great! I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. I would very much like to have a daisy and dot dinner plate. Stay tuned! The rest are from my collection. 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. I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. What does it say about sellers who choose to ignore the rules? Free returns Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. Thanks! 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 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. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. (50% off), Sale Price 31.85 You can find a copy for sale on the internet from time to time. Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. 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 . Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? Hi, Teresa. You can check on the advanced search of ebay for completed auctions, checking titles and descriptions. 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. Keep adding to it!" It went very smoothly. Sale Price 43.45 If you have any info please advise. 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. Sad to say, but it does happen (and not just with Mar-crest). The chapter is entitled Western Stoneware. Can you tell me where I can find them? Teresa". Hi, Michel. Mar-crest pitchers with lids being called coffee pots? Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Maybe you can trade pieces needed with your local and internet friends. Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? 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. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. Sometimes, the glaze is a little thick and it blurs the letters. Thank you for your information." Brian in Indianapolis, IN, "Mostly I wanted to praise your work here. PS, Love your site. One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. 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. I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. 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. My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. !On Mar-crest.com, there are a few different ways to identify your items in question. Please be sure to read my descriptions & terms carefully BEFORE bidding ~ Once the auction ends, the item is yours. I remember my Mom getting the dishes from the A & P when we lived in Milwaukee WI. Fragile items may need to be sent in separate packages to ensure safe arrival. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. All rights reserved. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? Please feel free to ask me Questions before bidding! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. RARE! Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! Please be sure to purchase insurance if you are concerned about fragile items. Original Price 28.34 The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. Search eBay and Google frequently. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! Would someone purposely misidentify a piece of pottery and call it rare and hard to find, attempting to fool a new collector? Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! More info is found on page 138 (pictures on page 139). Operations ceased in 1985. . Thanks". Still no luck? If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant That's why it's important for collectors and buyers to become familiar with what Mar-crest looks like. The seller may have similar items for sale, but the condition could be very different. Were they display only pieces? Besides the daisy dot pattern, the rare, pastel pieces are much sought after by serious collectors. You can check on the advanced search of ebay for completed auctions, checking titles and descriptions. It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. I DO NOT accept personal checks. Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! 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. I haven't spoke with anyone that recalls this firsthand. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. Egg, butter and covered cheese dishes? Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? I keep out about 100 pieces on the "Marcrest Wall" in the kitchen. I charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. :-). When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. 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). Julie, thank you for visiting! Ownership changes continued through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Image theft and text theft is NOT allowed. Original Price 99.53 Marcrest - Poshmark Refunds & Returns: If an item is not described or misrepresented, I will refund the purchase price ONLY . Thanks! Very heavy, with lid. Also, that House 'n Garden casual serving ware and Heritageware molds were used. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Vintage Marcrest 6 Daisy Dot Pitcher with PASTEL GREEN INTERIOR. 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. I do not accept responsibility for insured items lost or damaged in transit. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS". Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. 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. Janice in OR, "I looked at your web site and am impressed. 85.31, 100.36 Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. I pack very well and insurance is optional but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED on fragile items. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. 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. "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. My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. Depression glass and Fire-King have been named. Why? If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant How used? Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! Search eBay and Google frequently. 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. 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. It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). VINTAGE MARCREST OVENPROOF STONEWARE COVERED BOWL | #16126454 - Worthpoint Bottom of ashtray has the raised capital letters spelling MARCREST. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Page 21 talks about Heritageware molds and their being premiums for grocery sales. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. Mar-crest stoneware has rapidly regaining popularity in the past few years. 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! !On Mar-crest.com, there are a few different ways to identify your items in question. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! 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. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. 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. Thanks for all the infoI have many pieces that have been ignored but now will clean up and cherish!" 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. Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? Please note ~ most of the items I offer for sale are procured at estate sales or auctions and are used. Copyright 2023 Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. Click below to begin your paid subscription. I DO COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS as long as it is safe to do so. So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. If you've ever searched "Mar-crest" on the internet, you've probably noticed something. Marcrest collectors talking about our Daisy Dot & rare pieces. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? Chinese Art, Porcelains, Pottery, Enamels, Wood Carvings, Screens, Etc. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. All items are sold " as is ". The "M" looks like an "H" on many of the pieces, including the carafes. My husbands Uncle just passed away and he used to work at Monmouth Pottery years ago. Photo courtesy eBay seller 2001jmm. The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. 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. Stay tuned! I decided to google it and found your site. "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. As we were going through his things I brought home a cookie jar and large pitcher. 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). Click below to begin your paid subscription. Almost everyone I know that uses some of their Mar-crest for everyday does put them in both the dishwasher and the microwave. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. Buy, sell and value in over 150+ specialist categories.

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