They closed their doors in 2006 after 100 years of operation, but quickly re-opened, thanks to 3 original employees. 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. Good luck! Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Oct 7, 2021 - Explore Liz Alves Santos's board "Bean Pots & Marcrest", followed by 128 people on Pinterest. It is like the 5th jar you have 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. Happy hunting! What rare or hard to find items do you have? Of the ones I've seen, very few seemed up to date. Were there other stores that sold Mar-crest? Image theft and text theft is NOT allowed. Janice in OR, "I looked at your web site and am impressed. I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. Read more about my understanding of the Hull / Mar-crest connection on this page. Vintage Marcrest 6 Daisy Dot Pitcher with PASTEL GREEN INTERIOR. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newestBale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. 8.78, 17.56 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). Mar-crest beer steins with dome shaped lids? Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. Teresa". Beautiful VINTAGE Signed "JOE ST CLAIR" Paperweight! Loaf pans or candleholders? This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Bundt pans? Now, that's a tough question. Read our Cookie Policy. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF, http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH. I have quite a collection thanks to my mother. 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. 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 N4W 3G6. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). Tara F. in Eugene, Oregon, "Hello. I have been collecting for years and am very excited to see your site. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! Scroll down the Index page. 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. All rights reserved. Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. Mine doesn't have a lid for it. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. Still no luck? Collector's Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware Second Edition Identification and Values by Jo Cunningham 2005 speaks of Mar-crest on page 308. Teresa". The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! According to some, Louise Bauer (designer of the famous Hull Little Red Riding Hood line) designed the daisy and dot pattern. 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). 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. Eva Zeisel designed a collectibles line. Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! 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. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Have you seen online auctions showing Mar-crest carafe coffee servers with round cork stoppers or copper lids? Big production just got better with Marcrest's newest Bale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. 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. The section is titled Western Stoneware Company and there are 3 interesting paragraphs. Perhaps the most important step in shipping pottery is using the right packing material to protect the items. :-). This has to be confusing to new collectors, as they were never produced. I have only recently started collecting and have really benefited from the information you have gathered here. A favorite! If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. Th 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). Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! 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. 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. Through the years, odd lids (and casserole stands) have ended up on pieces they did not originally belong to. Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. Sale Price 43.45 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. It went very smoothly. One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. 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. Pre-Owned. While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. 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!" The Marcrest premium line was made for Marshall Burns Company of Chicago. Original boxes claim that Mar-crest is safe to use in the freezer and also in the oven with temperatures up to 500 degrees. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Original Price 39.81 I'm so glad he was a friend!! 43.45, 54.31 If sending money order or certified check, buyer must notify me within 48 hours of auction ending. Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! 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. Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? I'm doing my best to stay on top of all information submitted to the site, sent to me via email or brought to my attention networking with several other avid Mar-crest collectors. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Fragile items may need to be sent in separate packages to ensure safe arrival. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: I've heard that it's "probably" lead-free. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. Payment is due within 48 hours of auction ending. Item comes from a clean and smoke free home! You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. I have quite a few repeat pieces. Click below to begin your paid subscription. 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. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Bottom of ashtray has the raised capital letters spelling MARCREST. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question:Dugan I.in Lees Summit,MO asks:"What is the most prized Mar-Crest peice to find"?Answer:Tough question! Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? The rest are from my collection. D. Hickerson Little York, IL, "I found the 10 inch divided vegetable bowl in cleaning out my Dad's house. 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Mar-crest.com is an informational web site devoted to Mar-crest Old Fashioned Stoneware that was produced from the 50's to the early 60's. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. Ceramics Still no luck? I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? :-). Are you planning on keeping them for display? 11.81, 23.62 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. When shipping packages through the Post Office, all of our packages are shipped with DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, and insurance. Very informative and visual! Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. 84.60, 99.53 Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! Marcrest collectors talking about our Daisy Dot & rare pieces. This item will ship USPS priority mail with tracking and insurance included. Keep adding to it!" PS, Love your site. My 2 grease pots without lids hold silk ivy on a shelf. Was Mar-crest a premium or give-away, available in movie theaters (dish night) and Western Auto's? Learn to know the difference. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. My husbands Uncle just passed away and he used to work at Monmouth Pottery years ago. 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). Holds about 2 1/2 quarts Circa 1950's Can be used as a mixing bowl or as an oven to table casserole. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant I am looking for a list of a complete set. I pack very well and insurance is optional but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED on fragile items. Page 144 pictures a Hull Marcrest dark green glazed 8.5" x 4.5" ashtray. Marcrest Stoneware (1 - 40 of 410 results) Price ($) Set price range $50 - $100 $100 - $200 Over $200 All Sellers MARCREST Pitcher 1950s Ovenproof Stoneware Jug Brown Daisy Dot GWHuntings (101) $8.00 Vintage Marcrest Stoneware Oven Proof "Daisy Dot" Brown Glazed Pitcher c. 1950's. TheVintageVioletear (158) $31.95 How much is it worth"? Any history you could provide would be greatly appreciated!? 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"? The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. 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). I started collecting in the early 50's.Thank you for brightening my day with your web site. 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. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. How used? Sometimes, this rewording has gotten pretty far away from the facts. No luck there? 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. Martha in TX, "I am really excited about your website. Thanks! 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. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! Should I just dump the larger one? Can you tell me where I can find them? Check out my other items ! Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. Caution must be used when using Mar-crest to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. Has a USA Marking I believe thats the name of the pottery company! Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. Know the various sizes and measurements. 85.31, 100.36 Please. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns regarding any listing, please email me BEFORE bidding whenever possible. Excellent used condition, no cracks, chips, or scratches. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. Was it advertised or seen in any magazines, movies or commercials? Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Egg, butter and covered cheese dishes? 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. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. I saw the site and Rita mentioned in Collectors News [Magazine, April 2008 edition]." I didn't realized their was so much history behind these plates". I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. And usually, not in a good way. Ceramics I DO NOT accept personal checks. 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. 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! If you need something sooner, please contact me as soon as possible. Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? :-). I do not refund shipping and return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Or for sale? 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. Would someone purposely misidentify a piece of pottery and call it rare and hard to find, attempting to fool a new collector? Ownership changes continued through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Can Inarrow it down to 6? 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. 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 am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. I am always willing to work with buyers to resolve issues amicably. I remember my Mom getting the dishes from the A & P when we lived in Milwaukee WI. I will inform the winning bidder whenever this is necessary and let them know the final shipping costs. Hi, Michel. "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.