I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. Several online sellers are identifying their assorted brown glazed stoneware pieces as being Mar-crest. The experience and feedback of the seller can affect the final price an auction goes for. Sometimes, the logo is worn, sometimes it looks like the logo didn't "take" as well as it should have. I know it for the love of the pottery that you do it and really shows. Fragile items may need to be sent in separate packages to ensure safe arrival. BUY, SELL & VALUE Marcrest. 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. As we were going through his things I brought home a cookie jar and large pitcher. I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. 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. Easy to clean, No breaks, chips or cracks! Marcrest Stoneware (1 - 40 of 410 results) Price ($) Set price range $50 - $100 $100 - $200 Over $200 All Sellers MARCREST Pitcher 1950s Ovenproof Stoneware Jug Brown Daisy Dot GWHuntings (101) $8.00 Vintage Marcrest Stoneware Oven Proof "Daisy Dot" Brown Glazed Pitcher c. 1950's. TheVintageVioletear (158) $31.95 All rights reserved. Buy from either a trusted seller you have done business with before, or one that has very good feedback. Happy hunting! Hull is said to have produced the pastel colored pieces: ball pitchers, teapots, tumblers, plain cups and oblong ashtrays marked Marcrest. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 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. Collectors refer to the pattern as Daisy and Dot, the glaze finish (color) as Warm Colorado Brown and the style (motif) as Pennsylvania Dutch. 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. What does it say about sellers who choose to ignore the rules? For personal use? Where better to get the correct name for a piece than from the box it came in? Now, if you'll excuse me, I feel the need to hug a tree. Many potteries in the 50's and 60's made pieces that looked similar to Mar-crest. If they're available online, make sure the sellers feedback is good. I didn't realized their was so much history behind these plates". Learn more. For personal use? The auction didn't sell the first time it was listed. http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=274, California Dept. Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. I have quite a collection thanks to my mother. Know the various sizes and measurements. If you've ever searched "Mar-crest" on the internet, you've probably noticed something. Original Price 39.81 If for personal use or display, keep them both! The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. I'll need to do some serious thinking about this, as it does sound like awonderful idea. The smaller one is in great condition. Would you want to do business with a seller that ignores these rules (that are in place for a reason - to protect the buyer)? Sometimes, the glaze is a little thick and it blurs the letters. It is great to see an informative and honest approach! Auction companies make it clear that sellers are to write their own descriptions and use their own pictures. Sometimes, the glaze is a little thick and it blurs the letters. I have oodles of the stuff that I would like to see go to someone who loves and collects it. Buy, sell and value in over 150+ specialist categories. Much of my collection is now in boxes in bedroom closets and under beds, and even in the garage. How nice of your mother for the gifts! Get the best deals on Marcrest Stoneware when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. You can find a copy for sale on the internet from time to time. (Using others online pictures without permission is not allowed for many reasons.) No luck there? Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. In the meantime, please visit this site often, as information continues to find its way here. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Mine doesn't have a lid for it. Martha." Are you planning on keeping them for display? MARCREST OVEN PROOF STONEWARE DINNER PLATE DAISY DOT BROWN 9.5" Md/USA, Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware 2 Brown Mixing Bowls Mug Plate Lot Daisy &, Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Casserole Dish, MARCREST OVEN PROOF STONEWARE 3 Compartment Serving Tray 10.75" Wide, Casserole Dish Marcrest Oven Proof Daisy Dot Brown Stoneware Bowl W/ Lid, Marcrest Oven Proff Stoneware Made In USA, Marcrest Daisy Dot Stoneware Square Oven Skillet (RARE), Marcrest Brown Daisy Dot Stoneware Pitcher Usa, Marcrest Oven Proof Stoneware Daisy Dot Pattern Bean Pot, Anderson Galleries The Art Collection Of A Gentleman. Thanks again. And usually, not in a good way. You have to remember that these dishes were produced before regulations as we now know them were put into place. The author simply calls the pattern Brown with Flowers and Dots. Please feel free to ask me Questions before bidding! If you have any info please advise. ionesAttic. However, the entire book is a wealth of information. Perhaps the most important step in shipping pottery is using the right packing material to protect the items. 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"! Vintage MAR-CREST Stoneware DAISY DOT Pitcher Dark Brown Glaze 8" Opens in a new window or tab. Some rare pieces can easily bring well over $100 each. The Complete Cookie Jar Book by Mike Schneider (Revised 4th edition) speaks of Mar-crest on page 174. Many of these pieces are actually Pfaltzgraff, Hull, Hall, McCoy, Kathy Kale, California Pottery, etc., all of which have many Mar-crest similar pieces. Oh, I almost forgot about the square snack plate. Although I research each item as thoroughly as possible, I am not an expert. Check out my other items ! Should I just dump the larger one? To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. 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. Before you leave, I hope you'll check out some of the great Mar-crest images found on nearly every page. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Search eBay and Google frequently. 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 Heheheh ;c)". My collection started with a cookie jar I found just like the one my mother had. The book was a sell-out, and was the last edition of the series. 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. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. (10% off), Sale Price 11.81 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. "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. Very informative and visual! Original Price 100.36 Don't fall for these common excuses. :-). My husbands Uncle just passed away and he used to work at Monmouth Pottery years ago. (15% off), Sale Price 8.78 A list is necessary with how many pieces you have of everything (8 dinner plates, 8 1-finger cups, 10 berry bowls, etc.). Photo courtesy eBay's martymorgan. Good luck! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question: Doug in Linwood, NC asks: "I recently found a Mar-Crest Cookie jar. Besides the daisy dot pattern, the rare, pastel pieces are much sought after by serious collectors. 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. Are these two companies one in the same? Thanks! Did you know that there are some people that collect broken pottery/ceramic pieces and make "mosaic" table tops? Are you planning on keeping them for display? Negative auction terms and inflated shipping and handling charges can turn prospective bidders away, too. Mar-crest current values as of 2009. 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! They bring back a lot of memories, don't they? Avoid acidic foods and drinks in Mar-crest pieces that are worn and/or cracked. Questions:Sandra of Garrettsville, Ohio asks: "To what degree is oven safe on Mar-Crest cooking dishes"? Glazes from other countries, especially very colorful pieces, may be of utmost concern. Why not go to the source/you to find it. I am looking for a list of a complete set. I believe in finding new uses for many items I might otherwise throw in the trash. I haven't spoke with anyone that recalls this firsthand. 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. Question:Phil Adams (and also Cheryl in MO) asks: I've heard that it's "probably" lead-free. It seems to me that Mar-crest sells better in late fall and in the winter (just before Christmas). Icanjust seethat plate snapping in half! 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. 11.81, 23.62 Thanks". 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. If sending money order or certified check, buyer must notify me within 48 hours of auction ending. Question:Brett in Altoona, Pennsylvania asks:"Rita, Thanks for this informative site! 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. Why not go to the source/you to find it. The Marcrest premium line was made for Marshall Burns Company of Chicago. ** 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. 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). Thank you. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. The time of year one is selling in can be a factor. Sorry, I know very little about Melmac. Thanks again. How used? Need a lid only for your sugar bowl? 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. Can Inarrow it down to 6? I currently have over two dozen peices of my beloved stoneware and I am a faithfull collector. 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. Great! It is like the 5th jar you have listed. - FIND TODAY's SELECTED Marcrest offered FOR SALE, BEST OFFER and Auction. When shipping packages through the Post Office, all of our packages are shipped with DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, and insurance. Question:Kim in Bella Vista, AR asks:"I have an entire set of Mar-Crest dishes including serving pieces. 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. Articles, Know Your Art Nouveau: The Backstory on this Fantastic Find, Friendly Fungi: Sears Merry Mushroom Collection. Mar-crest pitchers with lids being called coffee pots? I charge actual shipping based on the buyer's zip code. Two fairly new books are wayyyyy off. Bottom of ashtray has the raised capital letters spelling MARCREST. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Question:Sandra in Big Spring, TX asks:"This (Mar-crest) was my grandmother's everyday dishes. (20% off), Sale Price 85.31 of Public Health Lead Info - PDF--------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Many things must be known about what you have. I have only seen one of them, but my mother just won't give it up. 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I am trying to collect some info (not an appraisal) on a carafe I found at auction recently. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Hope this answers your question. 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). Pre-Owned. Thanks; Doug", Answer:http://www.ebay.com/sch/Spare-Tops-Bottoms-/4048/i.html?_trksid=m194&ssPageName=STRK:MEFSRCHX:SRCH, http://pages.ebay.com/wantitnow/http://mar-crest.com/cookiejars.html, Go to the Message Board on this site and title your message that you need a cookie jar lid. Did you realize that leaded crystal contains lead? "How about starting a catagory/listing for exchanging and selling mar-crest pottery on your web site. Share pictures of your. This ensures that you have received your item in proper order. After reading your information, I now know it is a daisy dot lidded french handled casserole dish! Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. Stay tuned! 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. I am always willing to work with buyers to resolve issues amicably. Other questions:"Is Mar-crest dishwasher and microwave-safe"? All rights reserved. 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. 10 talking about this. If for selling (assuming they are the regular warm Colorado brown color), I'd skip selling the badly cracked bowl. ALERT: Pictures on this website have been copied (without permission), and are showing up on several online auctions daily. I hope to learn enough and grow my collection enough to have something to contribute one day. But Mar-crest it is. Seemed like everywhere I looked online, a particular piece might be called a number of different things. Shipping & Handling: I ship packages within the United States via Priority Mail. How much is it worth"? The condition of the items were somewhat vague, some items were paired with the wrong lid or were mismatched in other ways. 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.
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