Mine doesn't have a lid for it. No, they did not. 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 same store they use to grind her coffee at the register. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. Although your stoneware is ovenproof it is not flameproof. Some history: In 1906, 7 potteries merged together to form the Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois. Carol in PA. Original Price 39.81 Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. Early Fenton Hand Painted Red Glass Center Bowl!!l@@k!! 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. Maybe they aren't very familiar with Mar-crest? This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. Can you tell me where I can find them? Scroll down the Index page. 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. Pre-Owned. Thanks". How used? Operations ceased in 1985. . So please contact us with any problems or questions!If you have any questions, please email! Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? Notifyfellow collectorswhen you come across items they collect. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. 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"? Julie, thank you for visiting! I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. 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"! Are these two companies one in the same? The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. Charlene in Bend, OR, "Just happened on to your site. Network with other collectors. Search eBay and Google frequently. Hi, Teresa. Original Price 23.62 If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. If for personal use or display, keep them both! Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? 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! Page 21 talks about Heritageware molds and their being premiums for grocery sales. In the meantime, here's a few links that I found to be informative:http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=274http://www.fantes.com/ceramics.htmCalifornia Dept. In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. Several online sellers are identifying their assorted brown glazed stoneware pieces as being Mar-crest. Maybe you can trade pieces needed with your local and internet friends. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. The latter closed in 1985. Vintage Marcrest 6 Daisy Dot Pitcher with PASTEL GREEN INTERIOR. The most recent eBay auction for a large Mar-crest collection sold for $550, excluding shipping. 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"How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. 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. Colonial was . Has a USA Marking I bel Wow! I just liked it because my Grandma used to have ones just like them. Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. Operations ceased in through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. 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. Stay tuned! You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Question:June in San Marcos, TX asks:"Is the 4"tall dutch oven w/lid, stove top safe"? Read our Cookie Policy. ALERT: Pictures on this website have been copied (without permission), and are showing up on several online auctions daily. If I am certain of the origin of a piece I will let you know; however, if I am uncertain of its origin, I will let you know as well. (Caution must be usedif Mar-crest is being used to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. plus expert appraisal, valuation, FREE sale advice and brokerage services, a FREE price/value guide, FREE sale prices, values, wish list and more. For personal use? I do not accept responsibility for insured items lost or damaged in transit. PS, Love your site. I have quite a few repeat pieces. Although I research each item as thoroughly as I can, please remember that I am not an expert!!! 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. Anyone can pay PayPal by just having the sellersemail address. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. Was it advertised or seen in any magazines, movies or commercials? This item will ship USPS priority mail with tracking and insurance included. All rights reserved. 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. The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. I have only recently started collecting and have really benefited from the information you have gathered here. Network with other collectors. Shipping!- It will be shipped thru the Post Office, UPS ground or FedEx, depending on shipping location.Payment within 3 days on end of auction/sale is required;Serious Buyers only please.Like us on Facebook: Remember When, Delavan WI!/RememberWhenLLC?ABOUT SHIPPING:We ship UPS or USPO. (We prefer UPS) We charge what it costs to ship the item to the nearest dollar. Hi, Michel. Mine doesn't have a lid for it. 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. Has a USA Marking I believe thats the name of the pottery company! Tara F. in Eugene, Oregon, "Hello. If you have any doubts about the correct lid (or stand) for a Mar-crest piece, visit the Pictures page on this site and compare. Just make sure the condition is what you're looking for. It happened to a police officer friend that came to my home to finish up an accident report that I was involved in nearby. I saw the site and Rita mentioned in Collectors News [Magazine, April 2008 edition]." Beautiful VINTAGE Signed "JOE ST CLAIR" Paperweight! The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. "Answer:Thanks, Brett,for your kind words. If there's an item you question being Mar-crest, send me a message.   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. Fragile items may need to be sent in separate packages to ensure safe arrival. How can I find a lid for it? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question:Dugan I.in Lees Summit,MO asks:"What is the most prized Mar-Crest peice to find"?Answer:Tough question! Martha in TX, "I am really excited about your website. I priced the Daisy and Dot items. 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. 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. FLOW BLUE JEWEL PATTERN 6-1/2" Pitcher, Rare GT Cr-Mo BMX Laidback Seatpost CA White 22.2 14" USA HB Survivor Ol, NOS 1970s-80s Blue Cranks Vintage Old School Bmx Mongoose Ashtabula Schw, 4 Royal Worcester Evesham 8oz Wine Glasses NEW IN BOX, Mighty Hercules - V/a - Cd - Cast Recording - **mint Condition**, Fenton LG Wright Atterbury Slag Glass Duck Covered Dish Amethyst Purple, Imperial Slag Glass Lion Nesting Candy DIsh. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Are these two companies one in the same? Want to know more? One can never have enough turquoise! 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. - Greaseless Nitrided Pins & Composite Bushings, - Gas Shock Mounted Access Panels and Shields, Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. 45415 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario, Canada. Get the best deals on Marcrest Stoneware when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Mar-crest Colorado Brown Oven-Proof Stoneware was available at Safeway, A & P, IGA, Loblaws, Jewel Food Stores and Kroger grocery stores half a century ago (and possibly through Top Value Stamps, as well). 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). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 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. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. 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. Why not go to the source/you to find it. 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. Are you planning on keeping them for display? 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. I currently have over two dozen peices of my beloved stoneware and I am a faithfull collector. Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? I will answer your questions as quickly as possible. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. After reading your information, I now know it is a daisy dot lidded french handled casserole dish! The section is titled Western Stoneware Company and there are 3 interesting paragraphs. You may find recent Mar-crest values in the Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual Seventeenth Edition (March 2009, by Collector's Books). I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use.). 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!! Thank you for your cooperation.I leave feedback as soon as I have received feedback from you. 31.85, 39.81 Ownership changes continued through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. I am looking for a list of a complete set. "I love your site! It sliced his thumb and he almost neededstitches. Big production just got better with Marcrest's newestBale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. Are you planning on keeping them for display? Bottom of ashtray has the raised capital letters spelling MARCREST. Were they ever used? 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"? Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. I have quite a collection thanks to my mother. (50% off), Sale Price 31.85 All rights reserved. Ceramics But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. I'll study more about this and will give a more in depth answer as soon as I learn more. They're beautiful, btw! 43.45, 54.31 I have quite a few repeat pieces. Question:Sandra in Big Spring, TX asks:"This (Mar-crest) was my grandmother's everyday dishes. Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. 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. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. (20% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Western Stoneware produced the Warm Colorado Brown daisy dot line of Marcrest dinnerware (and maybe some of the pastels as well). Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. However, the entire book is a wealth of information. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! Th Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. 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. Thank you. Scroll down the Index page. Wide foam drip daisy and dot cookie jar, Part of my Mar-crest daisy and dot collection. Photo courtesy eBay's martymorgan. Hull is said to have produced the pastel colored pieces: ball pitchers, teapots, tumblers, plain cups and oblong ashtrays marked Marcrest. I DO COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS as long as it is safe to do so. Please be sure to read my descriptions & terms carefully BEFORE bidding ~ Once the auction ends, the item is yours. 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. What rare or hard to find items do you have? Answer:Shawna, you're in luck. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Mar-crest current values as of 2009. 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. If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. Original boxes claim that Mar-crest is safe to use in the freezer, and also in the oven with temperatures up to 500. 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. Please read my description and terms carefully before bidding!! Delivery: I ship several times a week, including Saturdays, depending on the amount of parcels to be shipped. How nice of your mother for the gifts! Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? Azzy in Mercedes, TX, "My wife and I have used a Mar-Crest banded brown glazed mixing bowl for 20 years. 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. So I know what I have and dont have and need to buy/sell/trade for. They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. I really love the pieces I saw on your site with the pink interior.I think I have been bitten by the collecting bug!"   Germany   |   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 posted pictures of each item and gave detailed descriptions and a clear return policy. I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. Should I just dump the larger one? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. Would you want to do business with a seller that ignores these rules (that are in place for a reason - to protect the buyer)? :o) I recently bought a lidded piece at the goodwill for $2.99, and had no idea what it was. Additional photos are always available upon request. (50% off). 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. Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. What rare or hard to find items do you have? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Almost everyone I know that uses some of their Mar-crest for everyday does put them in both the dishwasher and the microwave. Please. Thanks". No luck there? Thanks again!" If you need something sooner, please contact me as soon as possible. N4W 3G6. 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.
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