Why? Still no luck? Hi, Teresa. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Marcrest Oven-Proof Stoneware Bowl Brown Daisy Dot pattern Made in USA Size: 9 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches high. The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. 10 talking about this. One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. Brian in Indianapolis, IN, "Mostly I wanted to praise your work here. Mar-crest beer steins with dome shaped lids? Also, that House 'n Garden casual serving ware and Heritageware molds were used. They closed their doors in 2006 after 100 years of operation, but quickly re-opened, thanks to 3 original employees. No luck there? I have quite a collection thanks to my mother. Sad to say, but it does happen (and not just with Mar-crest). Seller will not be held responsible for lost items or items damaged in shipping. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. I am looking for a list of a complete set. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question:Dugan I.in Lees Summit,MO asks:"What is the most prized Mar-Crest peice to find"?Answer:Tough question! I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use.). Although I research each item as thoroughly as possible, I am not an expert. Charlene in Bend, OR, "Just happened on to your site. Stay tuned! You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. RARE! I saw the site and Rita mentioned in Collectors News [Magazine, April 2008 edition]." I'm so glad he was a friend!! 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. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. 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. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newest Bale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. 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). Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. Hi, Michel. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! Important ~ Please Note ~ I am not an antiques dealer or collector. Was Mar-crest a premium or give-away, available in movie theaters (dish night) and Western Auto's? Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. If you have any info please advise. 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. Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? I just liked it because my Grandma used to have ones just like them. Original Mar-crest Daisy and Dot order form. It sliced his thumb and he almost neededstitches. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. ** 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. Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. If you've ever searched "Mar-crest" on the internet, you've probably noticed something. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? 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. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. I have been collecting for years and am very excited to see your site. 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!" PS, Love your site. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? Read our Cookie Policy. Should I just dump the larger one? Original Price 23.62 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). 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. Head on over to ionesAttic to snag a ten-piece set for $42. Thanks again. Please note ~ most of the items I offer for sale are procured at estate sales or auctions and are used. I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. Why not go to the source/you to find it. I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. (15% off), Sale Price 25.50 The Collector's Encyclopedia of Hull Pottery by Brenda Roberts pages 18 and 19 show 2 of the Mar-crest trademarks. Check out my other items ! Are you planning on keeping them for display? Excellent used condition, no cracks, chips, or scratches. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Has a USA Marking I bel This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Caution must be used when using Mar-crest to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. It went very smoothly. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. If contact. I do not believe that daisy dot Mar-crest was a part of those give-aways. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. I DO COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS as long as it is safe to do so. I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. I will inform the winning bidder whenever this is necessary and let them know the final shipping costs. The seller may have similar items for sale, but the condition could be very different. "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. I would love to collect some peices. Sale Price 84.60 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! Please read my description and terms carefully before bidding!! If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! Very informative and visual! It happened to a police officer friend that came to my home to finish up an accident report that I was involved in nearby. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. Vintage Marcrest 6 Daisy Dot Pitcher with PASTEL GREEN INTERIOR. Any history you could provide would be greatly appreciated!? 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. "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. 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. It went very smoothly. Secondly, you should line your box with cushioning on the . Collector's Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware Second Edition Identification and Values by Jo Cunningham 2005 speaks of Mar-crest on page 308. Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? Teresa". The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. My 2 grease pots without lids hold silk ivy on a shelf. It covers Western Stoneware's formation in 1906, contributions of Eva Zeisel and a brief summation of Mar-Crest Stoneware history. If you need something sooner, please contact me as soon as possible. I pack very well and insurance is optional but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED on fragile items. Question:Sandra in Big Spring, TX asks:"This (Mar-crest) was my grandmother's everyday dishes. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. 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. Ladles? Many things must be known about what you have. I am delighted to see that other have the same passion for this pottery that I have. Yes! 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 had no idea it was even made in Monmouth. Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. Mar-crest stoneware has rapidly regaining popularity in the past few years. I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. Pay close attention to the lid, making sure it's the correct one. The pieces they made for Marshall Burns were marked Mar-Crest. "I love your site! Hope this answers your question. 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. Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Search eBay and Google frequently. 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. Fragile items may need to be sent in separate packages to ensure safe arrival. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. Can Inarrow it down to 6? When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Western Stoneware produced the Warm Colorado Brown daisy dot line of Marcrest dinnerware (and maybe some of the pastels as well). Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? Teresa". http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=274, California Dept. How much is it worth"? 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. If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. Thanks". I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. 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. I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. Beautiful, durable and useful. I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. I priced the Daisy and Dot items. Please feel free to ask me Questions before bidding! Was it advertised or seen in any magazines, movies or commercials? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Item will be shipped out same or next business day and Buyer. The smaller one is in great condition. 9-1/2" Diameter; 4" Deep (without lid) Made in USA Bowl & Lid adorned with flowers ~ bottom is stamped as follows: MARCREST / OVEN PROOF / STONEWARE/ USA Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!! 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. 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. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. I didn't realized their was so much history behind these plates". 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. This was in the early 1960's." Rare Mar-crest daisy and dot Well 'n Tree style meat platter. :-). We ship USPO to foreign countriesemail for an estimates.We don't consider the transaction complete until we know you are happy. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. Sometimes, the glaze is a little thick and it blurs the letters. Egg, butter and covered cheese dishes? Heheheh ;c)". 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 hot coffeeburned a large blister on his leg, plus he had to return home to change his uniform pants, lol. Julie, thank you for visiting! DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. Keep adding to it!" 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. I haven't spoke with anyone that recalls this firsthand. Thank you. I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. Maybe you can trade pieces needed with your local and internet friends. Learn more. No, they did not. Share pictures of your. (20% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Were they ever used? Have you seen online auctions showing Mar-crest carafe coffee servers with round cork stoppers or copper lids? 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. For personal use? Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? Network with other collectors. Would you want to do business with a seller that ignores these rules (that are in place for a reason - to protect the buyer)? It is great to see an informative and honest approach! I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. 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