When shipping packages through the Post Office, all of our packages are shipped with DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, and insurance. I DO COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS as long as it is safe to do so. 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. (20% off), Sale Price 85.31 Monmouth - Western Stoneware by Jim Martin and Bette Cooper 1983 speaks of Mar-crest on page 53. I charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. "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. For personal use? You can check on the advanced search of ebay for completed auctions, checking titles and descriptions. 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. Mar-crest escargot skillets? What rare or hard to find items do you have? Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? The "M" looks like an "H" on many of the pieces, including the carafes. If there's an item you question being Mar-crest, send me a message. We've even seen sellers call the 10 ounce individual casserole/soup dishes with a handle, a gravy dish. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. (Caution must be usedif Mar-crest is being used to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. Hi, Teresa. 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. You have to remember that these dishes were produced before regulations as we now know them were put into place. 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. Much of my collection is now in boxes in bedroom closets and under beds, and even in the garage. I have quite a collection thanks to my mother. American Heritage, Nordic Mint and Swiss Alpine pieces listed as well. But Mar-crest it is. How much is it worth"? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. Was it advertised or seen in any magazines, movies or commercials? The Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Seventeenth Edition - Sharon & Bob Huxford, Collector's Books. Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? There are no chips or cracks- a few glaze pits. Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. Martha in TX, "I am really excited about your website. NOTE: If insurance items are lost or damaged in shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to file an insurance claim. Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. The same store they use to grind her coffee at the register. Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. 10 talking about this. How used? 11.81, 23.62 Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. Check out my other items ! Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: I've heard that it's "probably" lead-free. So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. I am delighted to see that other have the same passion for this pottery that I have. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. No luck there? This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. Should I just dump the larger one? Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. 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) ? Vintage MAR-CREST Stoneware DAISY DOT Pitcher Dark Brown Glaze 8" Opens in a new window or tab. If sending money order or certified check, buyer must notify me within 48 hours of auction ending. 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. How used? Page 144 pictures a Hull Marcrest dark green glazed 8.5" x 4.5" ashtray. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. 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! Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. Original Price 17.56 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'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. 25.50, 28.34 It went very smoothly. Personally, I don't put mine in a microwave, and I hand wash all my favorite dishes, glasses and cooking pans anyway, rather than put them in the dishwasher (or microwave) where their finish could get damaged. The chapter is entitled Western Stoneware. If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. Additional photos are always available upon request. Building on the original design principles that Bale Baron owners appreciate, the new 5250 models feature many impressive upgrades designed to improve productivity and serviceability. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750, Up for auction is a Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Covered Bowl Excellent Shape ~ No Chips or Cracks!! What rare or hard to find items do you have? Holds about 2 1/2 quarts Circa 1950's Can be used as a mixing bowl or as an oven to table casserole. Image theft and text theft is NOT allowed. 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. Network with other collectors. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. 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. I hand wash all my favorite dishes, glasses and cooking pans anyway, rather than put them in the dishwasher where they might get etched. Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. The rest are from my collection. View Etsys Privacy Policy. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Marcrest Oven-Proof Stoneware Bowl Brown Daisy Dot pattern Made in USA Size: 9 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches high. 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. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. Glassware is most difficult to identify, as most of it is unmarked and so much of it has been reproduced. Know the various sizes and measurements. - Greaseless Nitrided Pins & Composite Bushings, - Gas Shock Mounted Access Panels and Shields, Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. 45415 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario, Canada. This has to be confusing to new collectors, as they were never produced. Page 21 talks about Heritageware molds and their being premiums for grocery sales. Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? 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. Thank you for your cooperation.I leave feedback as soon as I have received feedback from you. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Carol in PA. 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. Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? A picture of a Mar-crest cookie jar and a rare square snack plate can be found in this section, also. Yes! 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 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. Ceramics I will inform the winning bidder whenever this is necessary and let them know the final shipping costs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. If for personal use or display, keep them both! Very heavy, with lid. Free returns 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Hope this answers your question. Caution must be used when using Mar-crest to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Sale Price 84.60 The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. (10% off), Sale Price 11.81 I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! 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. 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. 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. "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. Can you tell me where I can find them? If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your 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. Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. I am looking for a list of a complete set. DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. Ceramics Read our Cookie Policy. This was in the early 1960's." Avoid acidic foods and drinks in Mar-crest pieces that are worn and/or cracked. 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!!!" Janice in OR, "I looked at your web site and am impressed. Good luck! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. Good luck! 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. 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 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. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. or Best Offer +$36.83 shipping. 31.85, 39.81 One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. 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. All rights reserved. And the "E" looks like it could be an "I". 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. Thank you for your information." 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"? Also, that House 'n Garden casual serving ware and Heritageware molds were used. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. If for personal use or display, keep them both! 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. Hi, Teresa. I always let dishes air dry in the dishwasher, too, rather than using the drying cycle. Why not go to the source/you to find it. Click below to begin your paid subscription. Your carafe is Mar-crest (Marcrest). After reading your information, I now know it is a daisy dot lidded french handled casserole dish! Marcrest collectors talking about our Daisy Dot & rare pieces. Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. I did give quite a few Mar-crest prices last year for the Yard Sale and Flea Market Anual book. 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"! We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Can Inarrow it down to 6? Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. Charlene in Bend, OR, "Just happened on to your site. BUY, SELL & VALUE Marcrest. The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. Very heavy, with lid. Now, that's a tough question. If you need something sooner, please contact me as soon as possible. Several online sellers are identifying their assorted brown glazed stoneware pieces as being Mar-crest. The "M" looks like an "H" on many of the pieces, including the carafes. Many of these pieces are actually Pfaltzgraff, Hull, Hall, McCoy, Kathy Kale, California Pottery, etc., all of which have many Mar-crest similar 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"? Any history you could provide would be greatly appreciated!? I do my best to describe each item, provide photos, and point out any flaws that I notice. Original Price 100.36 The hot coffeeburned a large blister on his leg, plus he had to return home to change his uniform pants, lol. Eva Zeisel designed a collectibles line. Maybe they aren't very familiar with Mar-crest? Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. 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. 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. I will answer your questions as quickly as possible. (15% off), Sale Price 8.78 Please note ~ most of the items I offer for sale are procured at estate sales or auctions and are used. Of the ones I've seen, very few seemed up to date. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. Original Price 28.34 The brown is nice and even- the lights spots are just reflections from the glaze. http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=274, California Dept. Item will be shipped out same or next business day and Buyer. D. Hickerson Little York, IL, "I found the 10 inch divided vegetable bowl in cleaning out my Dad's house. A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? :-). What does it say about sellers who choose to ignore the rules? I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use.). 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. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. 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. Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. I would love to collect some peices. Can you tell me where I can find them? Read more about my understanding of the Hull / Mar-crest connection on this page. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newestBale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. How much is it worth"? Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Page 53. Are you planning on keeping them for display? Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Most of the items I offer for sale are purchased at estate sales or auctions and are used . "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. I remember my Mom getting the dishes from the A & P when we lived in Milwaukee WI. 85.31, 100.36 Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. 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). Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? Much of the information seems to have obviously been copied (often slightly reworded) from only a couple of informative web sites. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Azzy in Mercedes, TX, "My wife and I have used a Mar-Crest banded brown glazed mixing bowl for 20 years. I decided to google it and found your site. Still no luck? Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! Hi, Michel. Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. I do not accept responsibility for insured items lost or damaged in transit. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Perhaps the most important step in shipping pottery is using the right packing material to protect the items. However, the entire book is a wealth of information. In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF, http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH. Are these two companies one in the same? Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question:Dugan I.in Lees Summit,MO asks:"What is the most prized Mar-Crest peice to find"?Answer:Tough question! Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. Learn more. I now have about 32 pieces added to my collection and I enjoy the hunt for them. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. ** 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. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 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