If for personal use or display, keep them both! The item must be returned within 3 days IN ORIGINAL CONDITION . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Please feel free to ask me Questions before bidding! California Dept. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom 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. One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. Sometimes, this rewording has gotten pretty far away from the facts. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. Through the years, odd lids (and casserole stands) have ended up on pieces they did not originally belong to. Marcrest Oven-Proof Stoneware Bowl Brown Daisy Dot pattern Made in USA Size: 9 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches high. When shipping packages through UPS, package will be insured. I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. Your carafe is Mar-crest (Marcrest). Why? 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. Good luck! Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. A list is necessary with how many pieces you have of everything (8 dinner plates, 8 1-finger cups, 10 berry bowls, etc.). We've even seen sellers call the 10 ounce individual casserole/soup dishes with a handle, a gravy dish. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. Yes! Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. I really love the pieces I saw on your site with the pink interior.I think I have been bitten by the collecting bug!" Brian in Indianapolis, IN, "Mostly I wanted to praise your work here. Can you tell me where I can find them? Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. Mar-crest Daisy and Dot Stoneware Of the ones I've seen, very few seemed up to date. How used? 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. I currently have over two dozen peices of my beloved stoneware and I am a faithfull collector. Beautiful, durable and useful. It is great to see an informative and honest approach! Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. 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). Want to know more? Photo courtesy eBay's martymorgan. It simply says that Hull did the pastel pieces and the brown line was made by Western Stoneware for Marshall Burns. Copyright 2023 Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? Payment is due within 48 hours of auction ending. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. And the "E" looks like it could be an "I". Before you leave, I hope you'll check out some of the great Mar-crest images found on nearly every page. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! Refunds & Returns: If an item is not described or misrepresented, I will refund the purchase price ONLY . I always let dishes air dry in the dishwasher, too, rather than using the drying cycle. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The rest are from my collection. 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). Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? I pack very well and insurance is optional but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED on fragile items. 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. Bottom of ashtray has the raised capital letters spelling MARCREST. Sometimes, the glaze is a little thick and it blurs the letters. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. 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. Auction companies make it clear that sellers are to write their own descriptions and use their own pictures. A favorite! A list is necessary with how many pieces you have of everything (8 dinner plates, 8 1-finger cups, 10 berry bowls, etc.). Original Price 54.31 They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? 8.78, 17.56 I really did not know what I was buying until I stumbled upon your web-site. Good luck! Thanks again!" 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. More info is found on page 138 (pictures on page 139). Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. Carol in PA. 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! Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. You have some lovely pieces. We've even seen sellers call the 10 ounce individual casserole/soup dishes with a handle, a gravy dish. (50% off). If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. 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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 Big production just got better with Marcrest's newest Bale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! 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. Are you planning on keeping them for display? Should I just dump the larger one? :-). Janice in OR, "I looked at your web site and am impressed. 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! Several online sellers are identifying their assorted brown glazed stoneware pieces as being Mar-crest. Julie, thank you for visiting! Share pictures of your. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. No, they did not. Would you want to do business with a seller that ignores these rules (that are in place for a reason - to protect the buyer)? I'm so glad he was a friend!! 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. And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? Vintage Marcrest 6 Daisy Dot Pitcher with PASTEL GREEN INTERIOR. Please note ~ most of the items I offer for sale are procured at estate sales or auctions and are used. I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. Almost everyone I know that uses some of their Mar-crest for everyday does put them in both the dishwasher and the microwave. 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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. Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. Thanks for all the infoI have many pieces that have been ignored but now will clean up and cherish!" Also, that House 'n Garden casual serving ware and Heritageware molds were used. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. Page 144 pictures a Hull Marcrest dark green glazed 8.5" x 4.5" ashtray. 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The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. Should I just dump the larger one? 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. When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. 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. Avoid acidic foods and drinks in Mar-crest pieces that are worn and/or cracked. Thanks! Learn to know the difference. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. Keep adding to it!" In the meantime, here's one link that I found to be informative: Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. I do not refund shipping and return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. NOTE: If insurance items are lost or damaged in shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to file an insurance claim. Please be sure to read my descriptions & terms carefully BEFORE bidding ~ Once the auction ends, the item is yours. Like I said, there's still several around, but the condition of most of these 50 + year old pottery pieces might not be as good as what you're wanting to add to your condition. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. What rare or hard to find items do you have? Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. If contact. 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. Search eBay and Google frequently. Eva Zeisel designed a collectibles line. The Marcrest premium line was made for Marshall Burns Company of Chicago. Your carafe is Mar-crest (Marcrest). There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Excellent used condition, no cracks, chips, or scratches. I just liked it because my Grandma used to have ones just like them. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. I have only recently started collecting and have really benefited from the information you have gathered here. Caution must be used when using Mar-crest to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. Delivery: I ship several times a week, including Saturdays, depending on the amount of parcels to be shipped. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Good luck! Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? 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. How used? Shipping & Handling: I ship packages within the United States via Priority Mail. My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. 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. What does it say about sellers who choose to ignore the rules? Mar-crest current values as of 2009. Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. I priced the Daisy and Dot items. Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. 85.31, 100.36 It happened to a police officer friend that came to my home to finish up an accident report that I was involved in nearby. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. 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) ? I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use.). Thanks". Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Would they be trustworthy? It sliced his thumb and he almost neededstitches. Bundt pans? Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? 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 have quite a few repeat pieces. However, the entire book is a wealth of information. How can I find a lid for it? Captcha failed to load. Seller will not be held responsible for lost items or items damaged in shipping. 43.45, 54.31 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. Still no luck? It is like the 5th jar you have listed. Buy, sell and value in over 150+ specialist categories. Scroll down the Index page. They cover the Monmouth Pottery Company of Monmouth, IL merger in 1906 with 6 other potteries to form the Western Stoneware Company. 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. Mar-crest escargot skillets? The brown is nice and even- the lights spots are just reflections from the glaze. Good luck! Pre-Owned. Or for sale? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. Hope this answers your question. But Mar-crest it is. According to some, Louise Bauer (designer of the famous Hull Little Red Riding Hood line) designed the daisy and dot pattern. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. 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. MARCREST OVEN PROOF STONEWARE DINNER PLATE DAISY DOT BROWN 9.5" Md/USA, Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware 2 Brown Mixing Bowls Mug Plate Lot Daisy &, Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Casserole Dish, MARCREST OVEN PROOF STONEWARE 3 Compartment Serving Tray 10.75" Wide, Casserole Dish Marcrest Oven Proof Daisy Dot Brown Stoneware Bowl W/ Lid, Marcrest Oven Proff Stoneware Made In USA, Marcrest Daisy Dot Stoneware Square Oven Skillet (RARE), Marcrest Brown Daisy Dot Stoneware Pitcher Usa, Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Daisy Dot Pattern Bean Pot, Anderson Galleries The Art Collection Of A Gentleman. I am looking for a list of a complete set. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. There are no chips or cracks- a few glaze pits. And usually, not in a good way. Azzy in Mercedes, TX, "My wife and I have used a Mar-Crest banded brown glazed mixing bowl for 20 years. What rare or hard to find items do you have? Teresa". Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. Search eBay and Google frequently. I charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. 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. Thanks". "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. Heheheh ;c)". View Etsys Privacy Policy. If sending money order or certified check, buyer must notify me within 48 hours of auction ending. I do my best to describe each item, provide photos, and point out any flaws that I notice. Page 53. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. Mine doesn't have a lid for it. It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). Thank you for your information." 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. Teresa". 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! A reference found in the Official Price Guide to Pottery and Porcelain by Harvey Duke was on page 334, saying his information comes from Brenda Roberts. plus expert appraisal, valuation, FREE sale advice and brokerage services, a FREE price/value guide, FREE sale prices, values, wish list and more. 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. Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. All items are sold " as is ". Remember When Grocery Stores Handed Out Beautiful Dinnerware for Free? Still no luck? Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. As for display only pieces, my answer would be no. Marcrest - Poshmark Ceramics Can you tell me where I can find them? "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. Up for auction is a Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Covered Bowl Excellent Shape ~ No Chips or Cracks!! of Public Health Lead Info - PDF--------------------------------------------------------------------------------. After reading your information, I now know it is a daisy dot lidded french handled casserole dish! The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. Item comes from a clean and smoke free home! All rights reserved. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! Why not go to the source/you to find it. Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? This has to be confusing to new collectors, as they were never produced. This item will ship USPS priority mail with tracking and insurance included. 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 Price 39.81 Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? The smaller one is in great condition. 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. Julie, thank you for visiting! Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. 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. Hi, Teresa. Were they ever used? 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. I will inform the winning bidder whenever this is necessary and let them know the final shipping costs. Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Network with other collectors. Thank you. I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. 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"! Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? Or for sale? Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Many things must be known about what you have. or Best Offer +$36.83 shipping. N4W 3G6. Many things must be known about what you have. 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. Some history: In 1906, 7 potteries merged together to form the Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois. I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Would someone purposely misidentify a piece of pottery and call it rare and hard to find, attempting to fool a new collector? 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).