Pieces impressed with the Mar-crest trademark, she states, were premium items produced by Hull in the late 50's. The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. I bought a small 5 inch bowl to go with a couple years ago.Nifty web site with lots of information and pictures. Mar-crest Daisy and Dot Stoneware Please be sure you can agree to these terms BEFORE bidding.If for any other reason you are unhappy with your purchase, please feel free to contact me by email and I will gladly discuss the problem with you. If for personal use or display, keep them both! I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. Martha." An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). Although I research each item as thoroughly as possible, I am not an expert. Can you tell me where I can find them? You can check on the advanced search of ebay for completed auctions, checking titles and descriptions. Ceramics So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. Hi, Michel. If you need something sooner, please contact me as soon as possible. Have you seen online auctions showing Mar-crest carafe coffee servers with round cork stoppers or copper lids? Read more about my understanding of the Hull / Mar-crest connection on this page. Ownership changes continued through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Colonial was . I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. Photo courtesy eBay's martymorgan. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Great! I DO NOT accept personal checks. Mar-crest Daisy and Dot Stoneware More info is found on page 138 (pictures on page 139). 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. 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. No luck there? Carol in PA. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Hi, Teresa. I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. It went very smoothly. How used? The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. The section is titled Western Stoneware Company and there are 3 interesting paragraphs. Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). RARE! Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? All rights reserved.Yes, that does mean you. The same store they use to grind her coffee at the register. Oct 7, 2021 - Explore Liz Alves Santos's board "Bean Pots & Marcrest", followed by 128 people on Pinterest. 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. I will inform the winning bidder whenever this is necessary and let them know the final shipping costs. Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. No, they did not. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: I've heard that it's "probably" lead-free. I do not believe that daisy dot Mar-crest was a part of those give-aways. Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. Item comes from a clean and smoke free home! I priced the Daisy and Dot items. Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. 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. Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. Why? 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. I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. Maybe they aren't very familiar with Mar-crest? Janice in OR, "I looked at your web site and am impressed. :-). Please be sure to purchase insurance if you are concerned about fragile items. Monmouth - Western Stoneware by Jim Martin and Bette Cooper 1983 speaks of Mar-crest on page 53. :-). Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? "I love your site! Early Fenton Hand Painted Red Glass Center Bowl!!l@@k!! Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 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). Marcrest Collectors | The Villages FL - Facebook Selling and valuing online since 1997. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Mine doesn't have a lid for it. How nice of your mother for the gifts! ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS". If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. 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!" Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Were they display only pieces? Question:Sandra in Big Spring, TX asks:"This (Mar-crest) was my grandmother's everyday dishes. It went very smoothly. Original Price 17.56 NOTE: If insurance items are lost or damaged in shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to file an insurance claim. How much is it worth"? Martha in TX, "I am really excited about your website. Sometimes, this rewording has gotten pretty far away from the facts. 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. 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. Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Or for sale? How nice of your mother for the gifts! Scroll down the Index page. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Johann Haviland Cream & Sugar Set Germany Excellent, Waterford 12 Days Of Chistmas Champagne Partridge 1st. (10% off), Sale Price 11.81 Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. Very informative and visual! Mar-crest escargot skillets? My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. How to Pack and Ship Pottery | Shipping School 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 The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. ** 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. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. I would love to collect some peices. 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. 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! 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. See more ideas about bean pot, stoneware, pottery. Marcrest Daisy Dot Ovenproof Stoneware Casserole Pot, Marcrest Ovenproof Daisy & Dot Stoneware 3 Piece Set, Estate Vintage Marcrest Ovenproof Stoneware Dish Dinner Plate LOT SET 5, MARCREST Ovenproof Stoneware Dots And Daisy 5 3/4" Bowls, Marcrest Ovenproof Stoneware Brown Dutch Oven Casserole---nice, Marcrest Ovenproof Stoneware Brown With Flowers Dutch Oven Casserole Dis, Euc Marcrest Daisy Dot Ovenproof Stoneware Covered Casserole Dish/ Dutch, Marcrest Daisy Dot Self-Basting Dutch Oven Stoneware In Original Box, (10)pc Vtg Marcrest Daisy Dot Ovenproof Stoneware, Marcrest Dark Brown Pitcher--Stoneware-Ovenproof, Illustrated Catalogue Of Greek, Saracenic, Mesopotamian And Persian Fae, Catalogue Of A Very Important Collection Of Antique Oriental Art Objects. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. Thanks again. They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. 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. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. It sliced his thumb and he almost neededstitches. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Other interpretations of the spelling I've seen is:Har-crisi, Marcrisi, Harcrist,Marcrist, and (figure this one out) Marquest. Thanks". 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. Original Mar-crest Daisy and Dot order form. They cover the Monmouth Pottery Company of Monmouth, IL merger in 1906 with 6 other potteries to form the Western Stoneware Company. 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. Any history you could provide would be greatly appreciated!? I saw the site and Rita mentioned in Collectors News [Magazine, April 2008 edition]." Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? Sad to say, but it does happen (and not just with Mar-crest). Want to know more? The Collector's Encyclopedia of Hull Pottery by Brenda Roberts pages 18 and 19 show 2 of the Mar-crest trademarks. 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. Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? Very heavy, with lid. (20% off), Sale Price 85.31 Tara F. in Eugene, Oregon, "Hello. Thanks! I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. The latter closed in 1985. So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. The pieces they made for Marshall Burns were marked Mar-Crest. Hope this answers your question. The "M" looks like an "H" on many of the pieces, including the carafes. The brown is nice and even- the lights spots are just reflections from the glaze. I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. I charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. 9-1/2 Diameter; 4 Deep (without lid) Made in USA Bowl & Lid adorned with flowers ~ botto Payment is due within 48 hours of auction ending. Teresa". Much of my collection is now in boxes in bedroom closets and under beds, and even in the garage. 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. Search eBay and Google frequently. Click below to begin your paid subscription. PS, Love your site. I do not accept responsibility for insured items lost or damaged in transit. Original Price 28.34 Image theft and text theft is NOT allowed. 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. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. I would very much like to have a daisy and dot dinner plate. What rare or hard to find items do you have? Very heavy, with lid. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. 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. Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. Glassware is most difficult to identify, as most of it is unmarked and so much of it has been reproduced. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! Has a USA Marking I believe thats the name of the pottery company! Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. (50% off). Seller: bcinternetconsignment (2,110) 100% View seller's store: B & C Internet Consignment. Julie, thank you for visiting! Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. For personal use? Important ~ Please Note ~ I am not an antiques dealer or collector. Operations ceased in 1985. . Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? Marcrest Oven-Proof Stoneware Bowl Brown Daisy Dot pattern Made in USA Size: 9 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches high. Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. I decided to google it and found your site. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Avoid acidic foods and drinks in Mar-crest pieces that are worn and/or cracked. I didn't realized their was so much history behind these plates". 37 Bean Pots & Marcrest ideas | bean pot, stoneware, pottery - Pinterest 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. Before you leave, I hope you'll check out some of the great Mar-crest images found on nearly every page. The smaller one is in great condition. I DO COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS as long as it is safe to do so. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. 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 . Page 53. Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF, http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH. Good luck! The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. My husbands Uncle just passed away and he used to work at Monmouth Pottery years ago. Share pictures of your. 85.31, 100.36 This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. 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. (Caution must be usedif Mar-crest is being used to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. The Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Seventeenth Edition - Sharon & Bob Huxford, Collector's Books. I do my best to describe each item, provide photos, and point out any flaws that I notice. While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. 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 Complete Cookie Jar Book by Mike Schneider (Revised 4th edition) speaks of Mar-crest on page 174. 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. (50% off), Sale Price 31.85 Mar-crest beer steins with dome shaped lids? Several online sellers are identifying their assorted brown glazed stoneware pieces as being Mar-crest. How much is it worth"? Marcrest Stoneware - Etsy Stay tuned! Ceramics Please feel free to ask me Questions before bidding! Maybe you can trade pieces needed with your local and internet friends. 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. Would they be trustworthy? 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. Mar-crest stoneware has rapidly regaining popularity in the past few years. Yes! Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newest Bale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. Perhaps the most important step in shipping pottery is using the right packing material to protect the items. Why not go to the source/you to find it. It is great to see an informative and honest approach! The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. 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. 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. It simply says that Hull did the pastel pieces and the brown line was made by Western Stoneware for Marshall Burns. Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. Learn to know the difference. Can Inarrow it down to 6? Through the years, odd lids (and casserole stands) have ended up on pieces they did not originally belong to. Vintage MAR-CREST Stoneware DAISY DOT Pitcher Dark Brown Glaze 8" Opens in a new window or tab. Marcrest Stoneware - Etsy 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. Chinese Art, Porcelains, Pottery, Enamels, Wood Carvings, Screens, Etc. I have quite a collection thanks to my mother. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! For personal use? Head on over to ionesAttic to snag a ten-piece set for $42. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Sale Price 43.45 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). Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. One can never have enough turquoise! Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. 43.45, 54.31 Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. You have to remember that these dishes were produced before regulations as we now know them were put into place. I have been collecting for years and am very excited to see your site. Thank you for your cooperation.I leave feedback as soon as I have received feedback from you. What does it say about sellers who choose to ignore the rules? In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. 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. If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. All rights reserved. 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. They're beautiful, btw! Maybe you can trade pieces needed with your local and internet friends. Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). I would very much like to have a daisy and dot dinner plate. Original boxes claim that Mar-crest is safe to use in the freezer and also in the oven with temperatures up to 500 degrees. A picture of a Mar-crest cookie jar and a rare square snack plate can be found in this section, also. How Do You Find the Value of Red Wing Pottery? - Reference.com Know the various sizes and measurements. My 2 grease pots without lids hold silk ivy on a shelf. It was an honor to once again be the price guide contributing advisor for Mar-crest daisy and dot dinnerware. Thanks again. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. I have quite a few repeat pieces. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Learn more. Almost everyone I know that uses some of their Mar-crest for everyday does put them in both the dishwasher and the microwave. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. Thanks for all the infoI have many pieces that have been ignored but now will clean up and cherish!" But Mar-crest it is. "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site.