Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? It happened to a police officer friend that came to my home to finish up an accident report that I was involved in nearby. I had no idea it was even made in Monmouth. Hi, Michel. 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"! I am looking for a list of a complete set. Colonial was . An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). BUY, SELL & VALUE Marcrest. 85.31, 100.36 For personal use? Sometimes, the glaze is a little thick and it blurs the letters. It was an honor to once again be the price guide contributing advisor for Mar-crest daisy and dot dinnerware. Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! Mine doesn't have a lid for it. Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. Very informative and visual! You can check on the advanced search of ebay for completed auctions, checking titles and descriptions. In the meantime, here's one link that I found to be informative: Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. You may find recent Mar-crest values in the Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Seventeenth Edition (March 2009, by Collector's Books). Of the ones I've seen, very few seemed up to date. American Heritage, Nordic Mint and Swiss Alpine pieces listed as well. Most of the items I offer for sale are purchased at estate sales or auctions and are used . Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. In this case, we suggest wrapping up the pottery with as much bubble wrap as possible (at least three layers), and using packing tape to keep the bubble wrap tightly in place. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. Photo courtesy eBay's martymorgan. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. But Mar-crest it is. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. Vintage MAR-CREST Stoneware DAISY DOT Pitcher Dark Brown Glaze 8" Opens in a new window or tab. I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! Should I just dump the larger one? The Collector's Encyclopedia of Hull Pottery by Brenda Roberts pages 18 and 19 show 2 of the Mar-crest trademarks. or Best Offer +$36.83 shipping. 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. If for personal use or display, keep them both! 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. This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. I have been collecting for years and am very excited to see your site. As we were going through his things I brought home a cookie jar and large pitcher. More info is found on page 138 (pictures on page 139). NOTE: If insurance items are lost or damaged in shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to file an insurance claim. Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? The section is titled Western Stoneware Company and there are 3 interesting paragraphs. (Caution must be usedif Mar-crest is being used to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. If for personal use or display, keep them both! 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!! 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. View Etsys Privacy Policy. Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. Hi, Teresa. Thanks". I used to check out J T Letowski's website [Marcrest Man] for Marcrest, in fact many of the pics on that site are mine, taken from my collection quite a few years ago. 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. A favorite! Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. I charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. If you've ever searched "Mar-crest" on the internet, you've probably noticed something. You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. Please be sure to read my descriptions & terms carefully BEFORE bidding ~ Once the auction ends, the item is yours. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant 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. Martha." Ladles? Vintage Marcrest 6 Daisy Dot Pitcher with PASTEL GREEN INTERIOR. Hope this answers your question. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Scroll down the Index page. Avoid acidic foods and drinks in Mar-crest pieces that are worn and/or cracked. It went very smoothly. Good luck! Thank you for your information." 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. Hull is said to have produced the pastel colored pieces: ball pitchers, teapots, tumblers, plain cups and oblong ashtrays marked Marcrest. You can find a copy for sale on the internet from time to time. Good luck! Martha in TX, "I am really excited about your website. Learn more. Question:Sandra in Big Spring, TX asks:"This (Mar-crest) was my grandmother's everyday dishes. What rare or hard to find items do you have? It happened to a police officer friend that came to my home to finish up an accident report that I was involved in nearby. 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. Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? I do not accept responsibility for insured items lost or damaged in transit. Teresa". 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. Very heavy, with lid. Rare Mar-crest daisy and dot Well 'n Tree style meat platter. 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. 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. Th Through the years, odd lids (and casserole stands) have ended up on pieces they did not originally belong to. 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). Besides the daisy dot pattern, the rare, pastel pieces are much sought after by serious collectors. 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. I started collecting in the early 50's.Thank you for brightening my day with your web site. Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? How used? I'm happy to say that quite a few pieces are listed this year! A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). Search eBay and Google frequently. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. 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. Thank you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question:Dugan I.in Lees Summit,MO asks:"What is the most prized Mar-Crest peice to find"?Answer:Tough question! 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. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! Charlene in Bend, OR, "Just happened on to your site. Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. The book was a sell-out, and was the last edition of the series. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. I bought a small 5 inch bowl to go with a couple years ago.Nifty web site with lots of information and pictures. Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? Many of these pictures were donated by fellow collectors. Were they ever used? The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. 31.85, 39.81 Stay tuned! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. Read our Cookie Policy. Why aren't these sellers using their own pictures? How can I find a lid for it? Original Price 23.62 Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. My husbands Uncle just passed away and he used to work at Monmouth Pottery years ago. An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). Julie, thank you for visiting! 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. Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. 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. I DO NOT accept personal checks. Photo courtesy eBay seller 2001jmm. 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). For personal use? 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. It sliced his thumb and he almost neededstitches. Should I just dump the larger one? (Using others online pictures without permission is not allowed for many reasons.) Shipping & Handling: I ship packages within the United States via Priority Mail. Would someone purposely misidentify a piece of pottery and call it rare and hard to find, attempting to fool a new collector? Selling and valuing online since 1997. 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 rest are from my collection. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. No luck there? It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). Page 21 talks about Heritageware molds and their being premiums for grocery sales. Captcha failed to load. What rare or hard to find items do you have? It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. Many things must be known about what you have. 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). (15% off), Sale Price 25.50 I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. Ownership changes continued through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. We ship USPO to foreign countriesemail for an estimates.We don't consider the transaction complete until we know you are happy. 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 Thanks for all the infoI have many pieces that have been ignored but now will clean up and cherish!" 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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. This was in the early 1960's." You have to remember that these dishes were produced before regulations as we now know them were put into place. If you have any info please advise. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, Up for auction is a Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Covered Bowl Excellent Shape ~ No Chips or Cracks!! Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. 11.81, 23.62 They're beautiful, btw! Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. All rights reserved.Yes, that does mean you. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. 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. Shipping!- It will be shipped thru the Post Office, UPS ground or FedEx, depending on shipping location.Payment within 3 days on end of auction/sale is required;Serious Buyers only please.Like us on Facebook: Remember When, Delavan WI!/RememberWhenLLC?ABOUT SHIPPING:We ship UPS or USPO. (We prefer UPS) We charge what it costs to ship the item to the nearest dollar. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Additional photos are always available upon request. 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. The Complete Cookie Jar Book by Mike Schneider (Revised 4th edition) speaks of Mar-crest on page 174. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. Head on over to ionesAttic to snag a ten-piece set for $42. And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Sale Price 84.60 Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. Know the various sizes and measurements. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. - Greaseless Nitrided Pins & Composite Bushings, - Gas Shock Mounted Access Panels and Shields, Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. 45415 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario, Canada. I just started my collection and I did so with the Grease Jar and Cover that my mother had. I will inform the winning bidder whenever this is necessary and let them know the final shipping costs. Question:Sandra in Big Spring, TX asks:"This (Mar-crest) was my grandmother's everyday dishes. 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. 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. Bundt pans? Janice in OR, "I looked at your web site and am impressed. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? When the site first opened, I did sell a few pieces myself. Germany | 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. 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. Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! Or they do know, and are trying to pass off odd pieces as being rare or hard to find Mar-crest items. 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! 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Thanks! 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) ? Don't fall for these common excuses. Glassware is most difficult to identify, as most of it is unmarked and so much of it has been reproduced. This item will ship USPS priority mail with tracking and insurance included. Please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. All rights reserved. No, they did not. One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. The item must be returned within 3 days IN ORIGINAL CONDITION . They usually say that their camera is broken or they don't have one yet, or that the item is not in their possession because they are selling pieces for a friend or relative. The "M" looks like an "H" on many of the pieces, including the carafes. And the "E" looks like it could be an "I". There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. 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! I have quite a few repeat pieces. 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. Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns regarding any listing, please email me BEFORE bidding whenever possible. I am always willing to work with buyers to resolve issues amicably. 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. Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. 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. N4W 3G6. PS, Love your site. Mar-crest pitchers with lids being called coffee pots? I do my best to describe each item, provide photos, and point out any flaws that I notice. Any history you could provide would be greatly appreciated!? (15% off), Sale Price 8.78 No, they did not. Oftentimes, the seller is not the original owner, and may think it's a perfect match if the lid seems to fit, and it's similar in color. Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof.