Have you seen online auctions showing Mar-crest carafe coffee servers with round cork stoppers or copper lids? The chapter is entitled Western Stoneware. Some history: In 1906, 7 potteries merged together to form the Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois. (15% off), Sale Price 8.78 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. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newestBale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. 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. 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 All items are sold " as is ". "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? 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. Read our Cookie Policy. (50% off), Sale Price 31.85 Hi, Teresa. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. - FIND TODAY's SELECTED Marcrest offered FOR SALE, BEST OFFER and Auction. Search eBay and Google frequently. Scroll down the Index page. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF--------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Or they do know, and are trying to pass off odd pieces as being rare or hard to find Mar-crest items. They're beautiful, btw! But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. Learn to know the difference. It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). I currently have over two dozen peices of my beloved stoneware and I am a faithfull collector. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. 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! I do not refund shipping and return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. 11.81, 23.62 :o) I recently bought a lidded piece at the goodwill for $2.99, and had no idea what it was. 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Egg, butter and covered cheese dishes? I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. I didn't realized their was so much history behind these plates". The latter closed in 1985. Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. 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. Thanks". Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. All rights reserved. Ceramics Fenton Glass '06 QVC Iced Handpainted Sitting Dragon, Bohemian Dressler Vienna Secessionist Majolica Vase, Amber Diamond Tiara Sandwich Glass Dish Set Of 4, Signed LALIQUE Crystal Bird Figurine - Head Down, Princess House Dighton Rose Silverware / Flatware New, Royal Albert China Mini Creamer PETIT POINT 4 Oz LOVELY. 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. Although I research each item as thoroughly as I can, please remember that I am not an expert!!! 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. I just started my collection and I did so with the Grease Jar and Cover that my mother had. Buy, sell and value in over 150+ specialist categories. I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? Why aren't these sellers using their own pictures? We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. Item comes from a clean and smoke free home! 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). The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. Terms & Conditions Payment: I accept Paypal and money orders or certified checks as payment. Avoid acidic foods and drinks in Mar-crest pieces that are worn and/or cracked. If you need something sooner, please contact me as soon as possible. Very heavy, with lid. Please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. Get the best deals on Marcrest Stoneware when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Great! I remember my Mom getting the dishes from the A & P when we lived in Milwaukee WI. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Are you planning on keeping them for display? Question:Sandra in Big Spring, TX asks:"This (Mar-crest) was my grandmother's everyday dishes. I bought a small 5 inch bowl to go with a couple years ago.Nifty web site with lots of information and pictures. Please be sure to purchase insurance if you are concerned about fragile items. 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 have any info please advise. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. 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. Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. Many things must be known about what you have. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. Charlene in Bend, OR, "Just happened on to your site. In the meantime, here's one link that I found to be informative: Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. Refunds & Returns: If an item is not described or misrepresented, I will refund the purchase price ONLY . Original Price 39.81 Sale Price 43.45 Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: I've heard that it's "probably" lead-free. Yes! 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! "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. I saw the site and Rita mentioned in Collectors News [Magazine, April 2008 edition]." The smaller one is in great condition. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. The section is titled Western Stoneware Company and there are 3 interesting paragraphs. Thank you for looking and have fun bidding ! In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. Almost everyone I know that uses some of their Mar-crest for everyday does put them in both the dishwasher and the microwave. Of the ones I've seen, very few seemed up to date. Perhaps the most important step in shipping pottery is using the right packing material to protect the items. 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. "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. I always let dishes air dry in the dishwasher, too, rather than using the drying cycle. I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. 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 am looking for a list of a complete set. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? 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. Thank you for your cooperation.I leave feedback as soon as I have received feedback from you. Now, that's a tough question. How used? How can I find a lid for it? Ownership changes continued through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Marcrest collectors talking about our Daisy Dot & rare pieces. Rare scalloped lazy susan. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Please read my description and terms carefully before bidding!! Carol in PA. Several online sellers are identifying their assorted brown glazed stoneware pieces as being Mar-crest. 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 The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Operations ceased in through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Many potteries in the 50's and 60's made pieces that looked similar to Mar-crest. If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. Can you tell me where I can find them? Up for auction is a Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Covered Bowl Excellent Shape ~ No Chips or Cracks!! I would love to collect some peices. Or for sale? This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Page 53. I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. I have quite a few repeat pieces. Auction companies make it clear that sellers are to write their own descriptions and use their own pictures. More info is found on page 138 (pictures on page 139). Julie, thank you for visiting! Has a USA Marking I bel This was in the early 1960's." 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!! Marcrest Oven-Proof Stoneware Bowl Brown Daisy Dot pattern Made in USA Size: 9 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches high. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. 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. Share pictures of your. N4W 3G6. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Can you tell me where I can find them? No, they did not. Item will be shipped out same or next business day and Buyer. You may find recent Mar-crest values in the Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Seventeenth Edition (March 2009, by Collector's Books). Much of my collection is now in boxes in bedroom closets and under beds, and even in the garage. Should I just dump the larger one? Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. 10 talking about this. Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. Wow! I just liked it because my Grandma used to have ones just like them. Good luck! I have only recently started collecting and have really benefited from the information you have gathered here. Additional photos are always available upon request. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Much of the information seems to have obviously been copied (often slightly reworded) from only a couple of informative web sites. I hand wash all my favorite dishes, glasses and cooking pans anyway, rather than put them in the dishwasher where they might get etched. Good luck! Photo courtesy eBay seller 2001jmm. I've heard that older, 50's and 60' stoneware pieces are "probably" lead-free, although, you shouldn't use pieces that don't have a shiny glaze and/or have cracks. Bundt pans? It covers Western Stoneware's formation in 1906, contributions of Eva Zeisel and a brief summation of Mar-Crest Stoneware history. Julie, thank you for visiting! Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? As for display only pieces, my answer would be no. Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. Ceramics 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. Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. (50% off). Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Excellent used condition, no cracks, chips, or scratches. Captcha failed to load. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. Why not go to the source/you to find it. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF, http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH. Stay tuned! Thanks". I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Any history you could provide would be greatly appreciated!? 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. Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns regarding any listing, please email me BEFORE bidding whenever possible. Heheheh ;c)". Glassware is most difficult to identify, as most of it is unmarked and so much of it has been reproduced. Collector's Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware Second Edition Identification and Values by Jo Cunningham 2005 speaks of Mar-crest on page 308. 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. 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 personal checks. 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. Loaf pans or candleholders? 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. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Scroll down the Index page. A Country Living favorite thanks to its unabashedly retro design, Blue Heaven was a promotional design produced by the Royal China Company of Sebring, Ohio a big player in grocery store dinnerware lines. Still no luck? I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. 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. One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. Sometimes, the glaze is a little thick and it blurs the letters. Pay close attention to the lid, making sure it's the correct one. 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. Floral Antique Old Hall Ewer Pitcher Carafe Pottery Christopher Dresser, Anchor Hocking Fire-king White Glass 22k Gold Trim Lot Set 4 Relish Dish, Old School - NEW Freestyle BMX - S&M Redneck LT BMX Stem PLUS Oryg Detan, Johnson Bros. 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Holds about 2 1/2 quarts Circa 1950's Can be used as a mixing bowl or as an oven to table casserole. How much is it worth"? Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. I will inform the winning bidder whenever this is necessary and let them know the final shipping costs. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. Thank you. How used? One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. 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. I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. 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). Free returns I now have about 32 pieces added to my collection and I enjoy the hunt for them. - Greaseless Nitrided Pins & Composite Bushings, - Gas Shock Mounted Access Panels and Shields, Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. 45415 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario, Canada. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree.