Now, that's a tough question. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newestBale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. Collector's Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware Second Edition Identification and Values by Jo Cunningham 2005 speaks of Mar-crest on page 308. I have only recently started collecting and have really benefited from the information you have gathered here. The same store they use to grind her coffee at the register. 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"! Would you want to do business with a seller that ignores these rules (that are in place for a reason - to protect the buyer)? The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Auction companies make it clear that sellers are to write their own descriptions and use their own pictures. Many potteries in the 50's and 60's made pieces that looked similar to Mar-crest. 8.78, 17.56 Brian in Indianapolis, IN, "Mostly I wanted to praise your work here. Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! Were they display only pieces? I DO COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS as long as it is safe to do so. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. 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. Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. I always let dishes air dry in the dishwasher, too, rather than using the drying cycle. 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) ? Thank you for your information." I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. Thank you for your cooperation.I leave feedback as soon as I have received feedback from you. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? $20.00. 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. 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"? 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. Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? Ceramics Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. Know the various sizes and measurements. Terms & Conditions Payment: I accept Paypal and money orders or certified checks as payment. 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. You can find a copy for sale on the internet from time to time. When shipping packages through the Post Office, all of our packages are shipped with DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, and insurance. Colonial was . How nice of your mother for the gifts! I do not refund shipping and return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. You can check on the advanced search of ebay for completed auctions, checking titles and descriptions. Marcrest was Western Stoneware's most popular dinnerware line. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. And the "E" looks like it could be an "I". Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. Page 53. Click below to begin your paid subscription. Were they display only pieces? Original Price 39.81 I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! 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). Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. 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. (50% off), Sale Price 31.85 So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. Please be sure to read my descriptions & terms carefully BEFORE bidding ~ Once the auction ends, the item is yours. They're beautiful, btw! How used? Egg, butter and covered cheese dishes? - Greaseless Nitrided Pins & Composite Bushings, - Gas Shock Mounted Access Panels and Shields, Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. 45415 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario, Canada. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. (Caution must be usedif Mar-crest is being used to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. 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. 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. Red Wing stoneware, dinnerware and pottery pieces have been produced continuously since the company was founded in 1861 by John Paul, headquartered in Red Wing, Minnesota. 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. Operations ceased in through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. How nice of your mother for the gifts! http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=274, California Dept. Vintage MAR-CREST Stoneware DAISY DOT Pitcher Dark Brown Glaze 8" Opens in a new window or tab. Julie, thank you for visiting! The smaller one is in great condition. Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? My husbands Uncle just passed away and he used to work at Monmouth Pottery years ago. I really did not know what I was buying until I stumbled upon your web-site. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Thanks again. Can Inarrow it down to 6? Search eBay and Google frequently. Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. Don't fall for these common excuses. And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. If there's an item you question being Mar-crest, send me a message. Would they be trustworthy? Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use.). I do my best to describe each item, provide photos, and point out any flaws that I notice. 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. Ladles? Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Some history: In 1906, 7 potteries merged together to form the Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois. Thanks". I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. California Dept. Carol in PA. You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. For personal use? 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). This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Teresa". I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. I just liked it because my Grandma used to have ones just like them. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. Mar-crest escargot skillets? The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. The book was a sell-out, and was the last edition of the series. Many things must be known about what you have. RARE! Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. I would very much like to have a daisy and dot dinner plate. Martha in TX, "I am really excited about your website. And the "E" looks like it could be an "I". Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, Up for auction is a Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Covered Bowl Excellent Shape ~ No Chips or Cracks!! Please. I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. 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. :-). Hi, Teresa. I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. 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. Operations ceased in 1985. . 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). 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. BUY, SELL & VALUE Marcrest. The Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Seventeenth Edition - Sharon & Bob Huxford, Collector's Books. 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So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. Good luck! Please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. 43.45, 54.31 84.60, 99.53 They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? Original Price 23.62 DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. 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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. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. Learn more. I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. I would very much like to have a daisy and dot dinner plate. Thanks". 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. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. Beautiful VINTAGE Signed "JOE ST CLAIR" Paperweight! 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. Read our Cookie Policy. American Heritage, Nordic Mint and Swiss Alpine pieces listed as well. I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. How much is it worth"? I'm happy to say that quite a few pieces are listed this year! 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! Early Fenton Hand Painted Red Glass Center Bowl!!l@@k!! It sliced his thumb and he almost neededstitches. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. I am delighted to see that other have the same passion for this pottery that I have. Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! The Marcrest premium line was made for Marshall Burns Company of Chicago. 25.50, 28.34 The latter closed in 1985. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. If you've ever searched "Mar-crest" on the internet, you've probably noticed something. One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. If for personal use or display, keep them both! The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. I charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. PS, Love your site. 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. 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. Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? Heheheh ;c)". A favorite! 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. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF--------------------------------------------------------------------------------. REDESIGNED and REFINED. It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). 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!!!" The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. Wow! Secondly, you should line your box with cushioning on the . Was it advertised or seen in any magazines, movies or commercials? Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question:Dugan I.in Lees Summit,MO asks:"What is the most prized Mar-Crest peice to find"?Answer:Tough question! I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. Network with other collectors. All rights reserved. A picture of a Mar-crest cookie jar and a rare square snack plate can be found in this section, also. Original Price 17.56 Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. Holds about 2 1/2 quarts Circa 1950's Can be used as a mixing bowl or as an oven to table casserole. Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Of the ones I've seen, very few seemed up to date. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). I am looking for a list of a complete set. If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. My 2 grease pots without lids hold silk ivy on a shelf. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Still no luck? The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. No, they did not. 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. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. After reading your information, I now know it is a daisy dot lidded french handled casserole dish! Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. 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. !On Mar-crest.com, there are a few different ways to identify your items in question. Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Chinese Art, Porcelains, Pottery, Enamels, Wood Carvings, Screens, Etc. Stay tuned! Photo courtesy eBay seller 2001jmm. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Can Inarrow it down to 6? They cover the Monmouth Pottery Company of Monmouth, IL merger in 1906 with 6 other potteries to form the Western Stoneware Company. What does it say about sellers who choose to ignore the rules? The hot coffeeburned a large blister on his leg, plus he had to return home to change his uniform pants, lol. A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). 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. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. If you need something sooner, please contact me as soon as possible. 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. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. Read our Cookie Policy. If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. 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). Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! 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. Hull is said to have produced the pastel colored pieces: ball pitchers, teapots, tumblers, plain cups and oblong ashtrays marked Marcrest. I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. Mar-crest pitchers with lids being called coffee pots? This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. Monmouth - Western Stoneware by Jim Martin and Bette Cooper 1983 speaks of Mar-crest on page 53.
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