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 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. An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. How to Pack and Ship Pottery | Shipping School I have been collecting for years and am very excited to see your site. Rare scalloped lazy susan. Please be sure to read my descriptions & terms carefully BEFORE bidding ~ Once the auction ends, the item is yours. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. Western Stoneware produced the Warm Colorado Brown daisy dot line of Marcrest dinnerware (and maybe some of the pastels as well). 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. Charlene in Bend, OR, "Just happened on to your site. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. Thanks". I'm so glad he was a friend!! I started collecting in the early 50's.Thank you for brightening my day with your web site. Learn more. This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. Many things must be known about what you have. 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). ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS". Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). It went very smoothly. Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. I do not accept responsibility for insured items lost or damaged in transit. I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use. They closed their doors in 2006 after 100 years of operation, but quickly re-opened, thanks to 3 original employees. Was Mar-crest a premium or give-away, available in movie theaters (dish night) and Western Auto's? 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.   France   |   English (US)   |   (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. Brian in Indianapolis, IN, "Mostly I wanted to praise your work here. Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. 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. It happened to a police officer friend that came to my home to finish up an accident report that I was involved in nearby. 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. Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? Hi, Michel. 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 Or they do know, and are trying to pass off odd pieces as being rare or hard to find Mar-crest items. I hand wash all my favorite dishes, glasses and cooking pans anyway, rather than put them in the dishwasher where they might get etched. Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. The latter closed in 1985. If contact. 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 Auction companies make it clear that sellers are to write their own descriptions and use their own pictures. I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Although I research each item as thoroughly as possible, I am not an expert. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. 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 would very much like to have a daisy and dot dinner plate. Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? 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. Search eBay and Google frequently. (15% off), Sale Price 8.78 Ceramics Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. 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. 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. So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. But Mar-crest it is. I had no idea it was even made in Monmouth. In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Payment is due within 48 hours of auction ending. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. 8.78, 17.56 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 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! Colonial was . Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Mine doesn't have a lid for it. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. Remember When Grocery Stores Handed Out Beautiful Dinnerware for Free? 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. You can find a copy for sale on the internet from time to time. Ceramics But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. The hot coffeeburned a large blister on his leg, plus he had to return home to change his uniform pants, lol. I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 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. Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. I pack very well and insurance is optional but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED on fragile items. :o) I recently bought a lidded piece at the goodwill for $2.99, and had no idea what it was. Avoid acidic foods and drinks in Mar-crest pieces that are worn and/or cracked. If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. Please be sure to purchase insurance if you are concerned about fragile items. Don't fall for these common excuses. Photo courtesy eBay's martymorgan. I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. Also, that House 'n Garden casual serving ware and Heritageware molds were used. Martha." (Caution must be usedif Mar-crest is being used to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. "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. D. Hickerson Little York, IL, "I found the 10 inch divided vegetable bowl in cleaning out my Dad's house. 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. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Were there other stores that sold Mar-crest? :-). 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. Page 21 talks about Heritageware molds and their being premiums for grocery sales. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF, http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH. Very heavy, with lid. Pieces impressed with the Mar-crest trademark, she states, were premium items produced by Hull in the late 50's. Good luck! Marcrest Stoneware - Etsy 37 Bean Pots & Marcrest ideas | bean pot, stoneware, pottery - Pinterest Original boxes claim that Mar-crest is safe to use in the freezer, and also in the oven with temperatures up to 500. Shipping & Handling: I ship packages within the United States via Priority Mail. 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. 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"! 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. 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). Marcrest Price / Value Guide - Bath Antiques Online Many things must be known about what you have. Although I research each item as thoroughly as I can, please remember that I am not an expert!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Mar-crest Daisy and Dot Stoneware How used? 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. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Marcrest - Poshmark My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. plus expert appraisal, valuation, FREE sale advice and brokerage services, a FREE price/value guide, FREE sale prices, values, wish list and more. 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. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF--------------------------------------------------------------------------------. It simply says that Hull did the pastel pieces and the brown line was made by Western Stoneware for Marshall Burns. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. Large Old 1950s Napco Figurie Windswept Girl Ex Con. Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. The book was a sell-out, and was the last edition of the series. RARE! "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). Marcrest Stoneware for sale | eBay I keep out about 100 pieces on the "Marcrest Wall" in the kitchen. As we were going through his things I brought home a cookie jar and large pitcher. Original Price 28.34 "I love your site! I have quite a collection thanks to my mother. There are no chips or cracks- a few glaze pits. Refunds & Returns: If an item is not described or misrepresented, I will refund the purchase price ONLY . I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. All rights reserved. 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). 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. Maybe you can trade pieces needed with your local and internet friends. All rights reserved. How used? You have some lovely pieces. My husbands Uncle just passed away and he used to work at Monmouth Pottery years ago. 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. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. In the meantime, here's one link that I found to be informative: Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. The rest are from my collection. - Greaseless Nitrided Pins & Composite Bushings, - Gas Shock Mounted Access Panels and Shields, Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. 45415 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario, Canada. Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. 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. Bundt pans? !On Mar-crest.com, there are a few different ways to identify your items in question. Joe in GA, "I wanted to tell you this was sold in greater Harrisburg by J C Murphy's 5 & 10(I saw them in the Camp Hill Store) in the early 1960's -- I am old enough to remember them when they were new!!!" Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. I have only recently started collecting and have really benefited from the information you have gathered here. I remember my Mom getting the dishes from the A & P when we lived in Milwaukee WI. Page 144 pictures a Hull Marcrest dark green glazed 8.5" x 4.5" ashtray. No luck there? Thanks". Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. Hi, Teresa. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant It covers Western Stoneware's formation in 1906, contributions of Eva Zeisel and a brief summation of Mar-Crest Stoneware history. Eva Zeisel designed a collectibles line. As for display only pieces, my answer would be no. 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"? Western Stoneware / Macomb Pottery / Weir Pottery 43.45, 54.31 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. 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) ? Sometimes, this rewording has gotten pretty far away from the facts. Martha in TX, "I am really excited about your website. I will inform the winning bidder whenever this is necessary and let them know the final shipping costs. Julie, thank you for visiting! How used? Maybe they aren't very familiar with Mar-crest? You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. Pay close attention to the lid, making sure it's the correct one. How much is it worth"? Marcrest was Western Stoneware's most popular dinnerware line. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. It is great to see an informative and honest approach! No, they did not. Holds about 2 1/2 quarts Circa 1950's Can be used as a mixing bowl or as an oven to table casserole. Building on the original design principles that Bale Baron owners appreciate, the new 5250 models feature many impressive upgrades designed to improve productivity and serviceability. The smaller one is in great condition. Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. Secondly, you should line your box with cushioning on the . They're beautiful, btw! Azzy in Mercedes, TX, "My wife and I have used a Mar-Crest banded brown glazed mixing bowl for 20 years. I have quite a few repeat pieces. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. 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. The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. I just liked it because my Grandma used to have ones just like them. Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns regarding any listing, please email me BEFORE bidding whenever possible. You have to remember that these dishes were produced before regulations as we now know them were put into place. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! 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.