N4W 3G6. 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. Almost everyone I know that uses some of their Mar-crest for everyday does put them in both the dishwasher and the microwave. It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). Thanks again!" I decided to google it and found your site. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. The hot coffeeburned a large blister on his leg, plus he had to return home to change his uniform pants, lol. ALERT: Pictures on this website have been copied (without permission), and are showing up on several online auctions daily. The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. Have you seen online auctions showing Mar-crest carafe coffee servers with round cork stoppers or copper lids? Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? Search past online auctions and see how much various lots of Mar-crest have gone for. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question:Dugan I.in Lees Summit,MO asks:"What is the most prized Mar-Crest peice to find"?Answer:Tough question! Original boxes claim that Mar-crest is safe to use in the freezer, and also in the oven with temperatures up to 500. 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. Stay tuned! Image theft and text theft is NOT allowed. And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? 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. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. The Mar-crest grease pot with lid and dinner plates can currently still be found every now and again. Search eBay and Google frequently. 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!!!" Share pictures of your. Fragile items may need to be sent in separate packages to ensure safe arrival. They're beautiful, btw! Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! Could this piece have been produced under the Hull-Marcrest eraoris it likly that my piece a reproduction of the Marcrest line of stoneware? In the meantime, here's one link that I found to be informative: Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. Now, that's a tough question. Collector's Encyclopedia of American Dinnerware Second Edition Identification and Values by Jo Cunningham 2005 speaks of Mar-crest on page 308. I remember my Mom getting the dishes from the A & P when we lived in Milwaukee WI. I am looking for a list of a complete set. The rest are from my collection. 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. Martha in TX, "I am really excited about your website. 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. I just liked it because my Grandma used to have ones just like them. (50% off). I do not accept responsibility for insured items lost or damaged in transit. So please contact us with any problems or questions!If you have any questions, please email! Head on over to ionesAttic to snag a ten-piece set for $42. All rights reserved. I will inform the winning bidder whenever this is necessary and let them know the final shipping costs. Sale Price 43.45 The time of day and day of week the auction begins and ends on can be important. Also, that the Western Stoneware used many different marks. How used? 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. Ladles? Yes! ionesAttic. Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. 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. I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. 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. Original Price 23.62 Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. Th Go to yard sales, estate sales, the DAV and the Salvation Army, second hand stores and antique malls. Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. Still no luck? Copyright 2005-2020 Rita Pence. Thank you. Unfortunately, there is no book specifically about Mar-crest. Thank you for your information." I really did not know what I was buying until I stumbled upon your web-site. Through the years, odd lids (and casserole stands) have ended up on pieces they did not originally belong to. Buy, sell and value in over 150+ specialist categories. Other interpretations of the spelling I've seen is:Har-crisi, Marcrisi, Harcrist,Marcrist, and (figure this one out) Marquest. Carol in PA. I charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. 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. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Thanks again. 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. 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. I've had the handle of an old pottery cup break off while I was drinking hot coffee fromit after microwave use. Rare scalloped lazy susan. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: I've heard that it's "probably" lead-free. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 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. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? 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. 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) ? For personal use? or Best Offer +$36.83 shipping. You have some lovely pieces. 11.81, 23.62 Early Fenton Hand Painted Red Glass Center Bowl!!l@@k!! And the "E" looks like it could be an "I". Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. 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 do not believe that daisy dot Mar-crest was a part of those give-aways. Thank you for your cooperation.I leave feedback as soon as I have received feedback from you. The brown is nice and even- the lights spots are just reflections from the glaze. One cookie jar is shown and it is marked Mar-Crest Oven Proof Stoneware USA $45-$65. Several online sellers are identifying their assorted brown glazed stoneware pieces as being Mar-crest. The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. 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. I will answer your questions as quickly as possible. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Know the various sizes and measurements. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. I'm happy to say that quite a few pieces are listed this year! Original Price 54.31 Keep adding to it!" 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. 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.   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. Are these two companies one in the same? Mar-crest beer steins with dome shaped lids? Learn to know the difference. It simply says that Hull did the pastel pieces and the brown line was made by Western Stoneware for Marshall Burns. Some history: In 1906, 7 potteries merged together to form the Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois. Memories: We are still using melmac, or at least the pieces we have left and discovered they don't go in the microwave! 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M. Wood, E, Catalogue Of The Artistic Antique Property Belonging To Charles Of Londo, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Click below to begin your paid subscription. If you're very concerned, you can purchase a lead test kit at a hardware store and follow the directions. (15% off), Sale Price 8.78 Maybe you will start a Mar-crest collection? I saw the site and Rita mentioned in Collectors News [Magazine, April 2008 edition]." 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"? I also need the lid for the 6 x 2 and 3/4 inch sugar bowl. But Mar-crest it is. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Sale Price 84.60 Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? Would someone purposely misidentify a piece of pottery and call it rare and hard to find, attempting to fool a new collector? If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Beautiful, durable and useful. It went very smoothly. Heheheh ;c)". Maybe you can trade pieces needed with your local and internet friends. See more ideas about bean pot, stoneware, pottery. Vintage Bean Pot Daisy Design Marcrest Stoneware Ovenproof I used it for casseroles but t are many uses for it! I am always willing to work with buyers to resolve issues amicably. of Public Health Lead Info - PDF, http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH. 25.50, 28.34 Photo courtesy eBay seller 2001jmm. How much is it worth"? - Greaseless Nitrided Pins & Composite Bushings, - Gas Shock Mounted Access Panels and Shields, Marcrest Manufacturing Inc. 45415 Perth Line 86, Listowel, Ontario, Canada. It sliced his thumb and he almost neededstitches. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Big production just got better with Marcrest's newest Bale Baron models, the 5250T and 5250P. Very heavy, with lid. I didn't realized their was so much history behind these plates". Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. For personal use? How nice of your mother for the gifts! The "M" looks like an "H" on many of the pieces, including the carafes. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. 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. When shipping packages through UPS, package will be insured. The book was a sell-out, and was the last edition of the series. Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? Shipping & Handling: I ship packages within the United States via Priority Mail. This collection was said to have consisted of 220 pieces. http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=274, California Dept. A thorough and detailed description of every piece is needed (chips, cracks, flea bites, repairs, stains, missing lids, etc.). (50% off), Sale Price 31.85 Can Inarrow it down to 6? All rights reserved. A list is necessary with how many pieces you have of everything (8 dinner plates, 8 1-finger cups, 10 berry bowls, etc.). The Complete Cookie Jar Book by Mike Schneider (Revised 4th edition) speaks of Mar-crest on page 174. 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). The smaller one is in great condition. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. It's just like the ones shown on the personal collections link of your 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. Brian in Indianapolis, IN, "Mostly I wanted to praise your work here. Hi, Michel. 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 Page 53. Maybe you can find another use for the bowl and turn the bad side toward the wall? Important ~ Please Note ~ I am not an antiques dealer or collector. While Mar-crest is ovenproof to 500*, it must NOT be used on the stovetop. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. Check out my other items ! Marcrest was Western Stoneware's most popular dinnerware line. Although I research each item as thoroughly as possible, I am not an expert. They cover the Monmouth Pottery Company of Monmouth, IL merger in 1906 with 6 other potteries to form the Western Stoneware Company. Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Johann Haviland Cream & Sugar Set Germany Excellent, Waterford 12 Days Of Chistmas Champagne Partridge 1st. Mar-crest Daisy and Dot Stoneware 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. If sending money order or certified check, buyer must notify me within 48 hours of auction ending. I know it for the love of the pottery that you do it and really shows. The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. I currently have over two dozen peices of my beloved stoneware and I am a faithfull collector. Thanks". 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. Many of these pictures were donated by fellow collectors. 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. 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! Thank you for looking and have fun bidding ! :-). Original Price 17.56 Ms. Moore, thank you for your great suggestion! Copyright 2005-2012 Rita Pence. Why not go to the source/you to find it. Why aren't these sellers using their own pictures? "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. A favorite! Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. All rights reserved.Yes, that does mean you. Charlene in Bend, OR, "Just happened on to your site. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! 43.45, 54.31 Much of my collection is now in boxes in bedroom closets and under beds, and even in the garage. But search only goes back as far as about 30 days. Item comes from a clean and smoke free home! Original Price 99.53 Sad to say, but it does happen (and not just with Mar-crest). And that lead is not the only potentially dangerous element that can possibly found in pottery glazes? Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. 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. There are no chips or cracks- a few glaze pits. "I recently inherited four Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Plates from my grandmother. Should I just dump the larger one? I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. How used? Page 53. 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Remember When Grocery Stores Handed Out Beautiful Dinnerware for Free? I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. There is no price list for every piece of Mar-crest (yet). Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. 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. I bought a small 5 inch bowl to go with a couple years ago.Nifty web site with lots of information and pictures. Sometimes, a seller will refer to the midsized pitcher as a gravy pitcher. Marcrest Stoneware - Etsy All rights reserved. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. I was thrilled to find that my lids and bowls are correctly matched up though. DO NOT PLACE it over an open flame or electric range burner without placing an asbestos pad under it. Very heavy, with lid. (Caution must be usedif Mar-crest is being used to heat foods and beverages in the microwave. 10 talking about this. I have quite a collection thanks to my mother. Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? 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. Thanks for all the infoI have many pieces that have been ignored but now will clean up and cherish!" Still no luck? If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant I am looking for a list of a complete set. I DO NOT accept personal checks. 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! Were they ever used? I hope that you've bookmarked this site and will visit often. Egg, butter and covered cheese dishes? Refunds & Returns: If an item is not described or misrepresented, I will refund the purchase price ONLY . Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. ** 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. Only difference is: it bears the name "Har-Crest" vs. Mar-Crest. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. We've even seen sellers call the 10 ounce individual casserole/soup dishes with a handle, a gravy dish. I am delighted to see that other have the same passion for this pottery that I have. One can never have enough turquoise! 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) ? !On Mar-crest.com, there are a few different ways to identify your items in question. I am also excited to see how many unique pieces on your site that I have never seen beforeI wonder when the last unique piece of Marcrest will be found!" Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. It went very smoothly.   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. Frequent microwave use may damage not only the glaze, but the integrety of, say, a handle, in time. The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. It is like the 5th jar you have listed. PS, Love your site. Page 144 pictures a Hull Marcrest dark green glazed 8.5" x 4.5" ashtray. 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