It happened to a police officer friend that came to my home to finish up an accident report that I was involved in nearby. Please read my description and terms carefully before bidding!! ALERT: Pictures on this website have been copied (without permission), and are showing up on several online auctions daily. Depression glass and Fire-King have been named. Were they ever used? The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS". Martha." Are these two companies one in the same? Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns regarding any listing, please email me BEFORE bidding whenever possible. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). But Mar-crest it is. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Much of the information seems to have obviously been copied (often slightly reworded) from only a couple of informative web sites. I just started my collection and I did so with the Grease Jar and Cover that my mother had. Copyright 2005-2012 Rita Pence. I have quite a few repeat pieces. Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. Want to know more? Thank you for your information." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. How nice of your mother for the gifts! Stay tuned! After reading your information, I now know it is a daisy dot lidded french handled casserole dish! The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. I would very much like to have a daisy and dot dinner plate. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? 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. The brown is nice and even- the lights spots are just reflections from the glaze. Click below to begin your paid subscription. I'm happy to say that quite a few pieces are listed this year! Although I research each item as thoroughly as possible, I am not an expert. Hi, Teresa. PS, Love your site. http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=274, California Dept. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. Network with other collectors. Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. Thanks! Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. Colonial was . And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? The Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Seventeenth Edition - Sharon & Bob Huxford, Collector's Books. Would someone purposely misidentify a piece of pottery and call it rare and hard to find, attempting to fool a new collector? - FIND TODAY's SELECTED Marcrest offered FOR SALE, BEST OFFER and Auction. Most of the items I offer for sale are purchased at estate sales or auctions and are used . For personal use? Egg, butter and covered cheese dishes? Collector's Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware Second Edition Identification and Values by Jo Cunningham 2005 speaks of Mar-crest on page 308. 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 have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. Search eBay and Google frequently. Original Price 23.62 Perhaps the most important step in shipping pottery is using the right packing material to protect the items. Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. Mar-crest escargot skillets? Payment is due within 48 hours of auction ending. Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. I know it for the love of the pottery that you do it and really shows. ** 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. Please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. Thanks". Any history you could provide would be greatly appreciated!? Still no luck? Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. 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 Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! "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. Scroll down the Index page. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF--------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Thanks again. (50% off), Sale Price 31.85 Are you planning on keeping them for display? Try one of the other pages such as Pastels and Colors or the Miscellaneous page. 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. What does it say about sellers who choose to ignore the rules? Please be sure to purchase insurance if you are concerned about fragile items. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. If you have any questions or need clarification of anything, please feel free to contact me. Read our Cookie Policy. How used? I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. The seller may have similar items for sale, but the condition could be very different. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. I really love the pieces I saw on your site with the pink interior.I think I have been bitten by the collecting bug!" This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. Pieces impressed with the Mar-crest trademark, she states, were premium items produced by Hull in the late 50's. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant I now have about 32 pieces added to my collection and I enjoy the hunt for them. 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. Many things must be known about what you have. Although I research each item as thoroughly as I can, please remember that I am not an expert!!! Many of these pictures were donated by fellow collectors. NOTE: If insurance items are lost or damaged in shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to file an insurance claim. I posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. I am looking for a list of a complete set. Free returns 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. This item will ship USPS priority mail with tracking and insurance included. I would love to collect some peices. A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). I currently have over two dozen peices of my beloved stoneware and I am a faithfull collector. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. 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. Many potteries in the 50's and 60's made pieces that looked similar to Mar-crest. Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). No, they did not. All rights reserved.Yes, that does mean you. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! Your carafe is Mar-crest (Marcrest). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Want to know more? Mar-crest beer steins with dome shaped lids? I would love to collect some peices. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. Thanks". Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. So please contact us with any problems or questions!If you have any questions, please email! Captcha failed to load. Get the best deals on Marcrest Stoneware when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Many things must be known about what you have. Western Stoneware produced the Warm Colorado Brown daisy dot line of Marcrest dinnerware (and maybe some of the pastels as well). DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. - Greaseless Nitrided Pins & Composite Bushings, - Gas Shock Mounted Access Panels and Shields, Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. 45415 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario, Canada. 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. "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. 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. 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. Rare scalloped lazy susan. (Using others online pictures without permission is not allowed for many reasons.) Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. Almost everyone I know that uses some of their Mar-crest for everyday does put them in both the dishwasher and the microwave. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. I will inform the winning bidder whenever this is necessary and let them know the final shipping costs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Thank you for your cooperation.I leave feedback as soon as I have received feedback from you. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. Can you tell me where I can find them? 11.81, 23.62 Are you planning on keeping them for display? Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. And the "E" looks like it could be an "I". 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. I had no idea it was even made in Monmouth. Great! Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Copyright 2023 Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. Rare Mar-crest daisy and dot Well 'n Tree style meat platter. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. I pack very well and insurance is optional but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED on fragile items. 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. 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! (Caution must be usedif Mar-crest is being used to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. Scroll down the Index page. Now, that's a tough question. "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. I just liked it because my Grandma used to have ones just like them. The Collector's Encyclopedia of Hull Pottery by Brenda Roberts pages 18 and 19 show 2 of the Mar-crest trademarks. The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. 8.78, 17.56 Has a USA Marking I bel Much of my collection is now in boxes in bedroom closets and under beds, and even in the garage. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. I have quite a few repeat pieces. Charlene in Bend, OR, "Just happened on to your site. Important ~ Please Note ~ I am not an antiques dealer or collector. The Marcrest premium line was made for Marshall Burns Company of Chicago. They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Share pictures of your. The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. Good luck! 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. 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. 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. They're beautiful, btw! How used? Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Question:Sandra in Big Spring, TX asks:"This (Mar-crest) was my grandmother's everyday dishes. Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? The smaller one is in great condition. In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? I drink out of a Mar-crest stein every single day, and have for a few years. Glassware is most difficult to identify, as most of it is unmarked and so much of it has been reproduced. 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!!!" "I love your site! The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. 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. 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.