Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! If sending money order or certified check, buyer must notify me within 48 hours of auction ending. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Would someone purposely misidentify a piece of pottery and call it rare and hard to find, attempting to fool a new collector? It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. 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). Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. I would love to collect some peices. Teresa". The pieces they made for Marshall Burns were marked Mar-Crest. Head on over to ionesAttic to snag a ten-piece set for $42. I will answer your questions as quickly as possible. Rare scalloped lazy susan. Beautiful, durable and useful. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS". 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. How used? Marcrest Oven-Proof Stoneware Bowl Brown Daisy Dot pattern Made in USA Size: 9 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches high. 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. Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. Don't fall for these common excuses. Have you seen online auctions showing Mar-crest carafe coffee servers with round cork stoppers or copper lids? That's why it's important for collectors and buyers to become familiar with what Mar-crest looks like. The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. Very informative and visual! Large Old 1950s Napco Figurie Windswept Girl Ex Con. 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. Learn to know the difference. All rights reserved. Monmouth - Western Stoneware by Jim Martin and Bette Cooper 1983 speaks of Mar-crest on page 53. You can find a copy for sale on the internet from time to time. 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 Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use.). Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! Click below to begin your paid subscription. Thanks again. Besides the daisy dot pattern, the rare, pastel pieces are much sought after by serious collectors. Marcrest collectors talking about our Daisy Dot & rare pieces. One can never have enough turquoise! (50% off). It is like the 5th jar you have listed. Hope this answers your question. ionesAttic. 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). 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. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant It is like the 5th jar you have listed. So please contact us with any problems or questions!If you have any questions, please email! of Public Health Lead Info - PDF--------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? Hi, Michel. I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. I currently have over two dozen peices of my beloved stoneware and I am a faithfull collector. And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Auction companies make it clear that sellers are to write their own descriptions and use their own pictures. Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! I have only recently started collecting and have really benefited from the information you have gathered here. You have some lovely pieces. 85.31, 100.36 Holds about 2 1/2 quarts Circa 1950's Can be used as a mixing bowl or as an oven to table casserole. 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 always let dishes air dry in the dishwasher, too, rather than using the drying cycle. While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. If there's an item you question being Mar-crest, send me a message. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. :-). I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. I decided to google it and found your site. Sale Price 84.60 Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. 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. 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. Learn more. Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. Rare Mar-crest daisy and dot Well 'n Tree style meat platter. Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? Mar-crest stoneware has rapidly regaining popularity in the past few years. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. No, they did not. 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. Please read my description and terms carefully before bidding!! You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns regarding any listing, please email me BEFORE bidding whenever possible. 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. It simply says that Hull did the pastel pieces and the brown line was made by Western Stoneware for Marshall Burns. 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. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. How used? Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? Hull is said to have produced the pastel colored pieces: ball pitchers, teapots, tumblers, plain cups and oblong ashtrays marked Marcrest. Perhaps the most important step in shipping pottery is using the right packing material to protect the items. 10 talking about this. 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. Would they be trustworthy? Operations ceased in through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Buy, sell and value in over 150+ specialist categories. I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. Additional photos are always available upon request. 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 charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. Can you tell me where I can find them? Mar-crest current values as of 2009. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). It covers Western Stoneware's formation in 1906, contributions of Eva Zeisel and a brief summation of Mar-Crest Stoneware history. A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). 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. 8.78, 17.56 DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. Click below to begin your paid subscription. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. For personal use? Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. I would love to collect some peices. Julie, thank you for visiting! Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. Glassware is most difficult to identify, as most of it is unmarked and so much of it has been reproduced. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? Read our Cookie Policy. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. We've even seen sellers call the 10 ounce individual casserole/soup dishes with a handle, a gravy dish. Original Price 23.62 of Public Health Lead Info - PDF, http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Search not only for itemsto add toyour own collection, but also for your friends collections as well, while you're looking. Thanks! Now, that's a 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. 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. Other interpretations of the spelling I've seen is:Har-crisi, Marcrisi, Harcrist,Marcrist, and (figure this one out) Marquest. Ladles? (15% off), Sale Price 25.50 Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. I haven't spoke with anyone that recalls this firsthand. 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. Original Price 54.31 I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. 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"! Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. I am always willing to work with buyers to resolve issues amicably. While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. or Best Offer +$36.83 shipping. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. I am looking for a list of a complete set. Hi, Michel. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. But Mar-crest it is. I just started my collection and I did so with the Grease Jar and Cover that my mother had. Very heavy, with lid. Search eBay and Google frequently. Check out my other items ! Are these two companies one in the same? Seller will not be held responsible for lost items or items damaged in shipping. Secondly, you should line your box with cushioning on the . Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Page 53. So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use.