Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: I've heard that it's "probably" lead-free. The Complete Cookie Jar Book by Mike Schneider (Revised 4th edition) speaks of Mar-crest on page 174. You can find a copy for sale on the internet from time to time. Good luck! The pieces they made for Marshall Burns were marked Mar-Crest. Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. Important ~ Please Note ~ I am not an antiques dealer or collector. Was Mar-crest a premium or give-away, available in movie theaters (dish night) and Western Auto's? Are these two companies one in the same? I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use. Item comes from a clean and smoke free home! 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. 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. Any history you could provide would be greatly appreciated!? Probably the fastest way is to quickly scan the Pictures page. Azzy in Mercedes, TX, "My wife and I have used a Mar-Crest banded brown glazed mixing bowl for 20 years. Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! 25.50, 28.34 Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. Page 53. Are you planning on keeping them for display? My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. 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. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. It sliced his thumb and he almost neededstitches. 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. The seller may have similar items for sale, but the condition could be very different. They closed their doors in 2006 after 100 years of operation, but quickly re-opened, thanks to 3 original employees. 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. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. 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. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. 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. So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newest Bale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. I decided to google it and found your site. 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. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! I really did not know what I was buying until I stumbled upon your web-site. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF, http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH, A cookie jar without a lid makes a fine centerpiece when filled with seasonal silk flowers. Selling and valuing online since 1997. The same store they use to grind her coffee at the register. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The company changed names and configurations several times from its initial formation until 1936, often spinning off product subsidiaries that were reabsorbed into the main . I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. California Dept. BUY, SELL & VALUE Marcrest. Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. Or for sale? I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. What rare or hard to find items do you have? The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. 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. Check out my other items ! http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=274, California Dept. If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! It is like the 5th jar you have listed. Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. You might consider having an appraiser come to your home and give you an estimate. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. 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. You have to remember that these dishes were produced before regulations as we now know them were put into place. I hand wash all my favorite dishes, glasses and cooking pans anyway, rather than put them in the dishwasher where they might get etched. I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. Th The "M" looks like an "H" on many of the pieces, including the carafes. Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! 9-1/2 Diameter; 4 Deep (without lid) Made in USA Bowl & Lid adorned with flowers ~ botto Want to know more? Copyright 2005-2012 Rita Pence. Many things must be known about what you have. 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. Ladles? Good luck! Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant I didn't realized their was so much history behind these plates". Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. And usually, not in a good way. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. Up for auction is a Vintage Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Covered Bowl Excellent Shape ~ No Chips or Cracks!! I know it for the love of the pottery that you do it and really shows. Please contact me BEFORE leaving feedback. How used? Other interpretations of the spelling I've seen is:Har-crisi, Marcrisi, Harcrist,Marcrist, and (figure this one out) Marquest. Share pictures of your. Thank you for your cooperation.I leave feedback as soon as I have received feedback from you. Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? 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. Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. Very heavy, with lid. Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Thank you for your information." Large Old 1950s Napco Figurie Windswept Girl Ex Con. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. If contact. Chinese Art, Porcelains, Pottery, Enamels, Wood Carvings, Screens, Etc. 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. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! Thanks! 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. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. 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. 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. Pay close attention to the lid, making sure it's the correct one. Search eBay and Google frequently. 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. One can never have enough turquoise! To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. If you've ever searched "Mar-crest" on the internet, you've probably noticed something. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! I've had a cup handle snap off while drinking hot coffee from a pottery cup before. Sometimes, this rewording has gotten pretty far away from the facts. Janice in OR, "I looked at your web site and am impressed. Were they display only pieces? Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. N4W 3G6. 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. They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? NOTE: If insurance items are lost or damaged in shipping, it is the buyer's responsibility to file an insurance claim. Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! 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. ALERT: Pictures on this website have been copied (without permission), and are showing up on several online auctions daily. 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. Original Price 39.81 Should I just dump the larger one? Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. Thanks again for such a great website (:-)"! Mine doesn't have a lid for it. I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. I haven't spoke with anyone that recalls this firsthand. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. All rights reserved.Yes, that does mean you. Ceramics 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). Fire King Forest Green 2 CHARM 9.25" Dinner Plates, Princess House Fantasia Dinner/Luncheon Crystal Plates, EAPG McKee Brothers ~JUBILEE ~ Goblet ~ AKA Radiant, Villeroy & Boch 1748 Porcelain Cup Le Ballon Balloon, Hazel Atlas Orchard Beads And Ribs Snack Set For 10. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. You may find recent Mar-crest values in the Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Seventeenth Edition (March 2009, by Collector's Books). Original Price 17.56 Were they ever used? The Collector's Encyclopedia of Hull Pottery by Brenda Roberts pages 18 and 19 show 2 of the Mar-crest trademarks. What does it say about sellers who choose to ignore the rules? Now, that's a tough question. The chapter is entitled Western Stoneware. Vintage Marcrest 6 Daisy Dot Pitcher with PASTEL GREEN INTERIOR. No, they did not. If you have any questions or need clarification of anything, please feel free to contact me. 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). 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 have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. Free returns Carol in PA. or Best Offer +$36.83 shipping. I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Thanks". Item will be shipped out same or next business day and Buyer. Read our Cookie Policy. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Search eBay and Google frequently. The Marcrest premium line was made for Marshall Burns Company of Chicago. Are these two companies one in the same? So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. 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. Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? Before you leave, I hope you'll check out some of the great Mar-crest images found on nearly every page. Page 21 talks about Heritageware molds and their being premiums for grocery sales. I have quite a few repeat pieces. DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Why aren't these sellers using their own pictures? A list is necessary with how many pieces you have of everything (8 dinner plates, 8 1-finger cups, 10 berry bowls, etc.). If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. Heheheh ;c)". Are you planning on keeping them for display? 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. After reading your information, I now know it is a daisy dot lidded french handled casserole dish! The brown is nice and even- the lights spots are just reflections from the glaze. This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. For personal use? 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 Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. Tara F. in Eugene, Oregon, "Hello. Thanks again!" Why not go to the source/you to find it. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. Original boxes claim that Mar-crest is safe to use in the freezer and also in the oven with temperatures up to 500 degrees. What rare or hard to find items do you have? It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your site. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Bundt pans? Marcrest was Western Stoneware's most popular dinnerware line. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. I will answer your questions as quickly as possible. Operations ceased in through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. An Illustrated Value Guide To Cookie Jars by Ermagene Westfall - 1983 (Values Updated 2003). While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. Illustrated Catalogue Of Rare Ancient Faiences, Glass And Other Objects, The Collector's Encyclopedia Of Nippon Porcelain Third Series, The Collectors Encyclopedia Of Limoges Porcelain, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. I DO NOT accept personal checks. D. Hickerson Little York, IL, "I found the 10 inch divided vegetable bowl in cleaning out my Dad's house. - FIND TODAY's SELECTED Marcrest offered FOR SALE, BEST OFFER and Auction. A favorite! It is in very nice condition.It will be boxed well in bubble wrap.On the bottom it is marked: Marcrest Ovenproof Stoneware USAThank you for looking.We are including FREE Continental U.S. Know the various sizes and measurements. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. It sliced his thumb and he almost neededstitches. Avoid acidic foods and drinks in Mar-crest pieces that are worn and/or cracked. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. How nice of your mother for the gifts! The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. Network with other collectors. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. 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.
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