Vintage 1950s Norcrest Blueberry Pie Keeper Ceramic Covered Dish MCM Rare For Sale

VINTAGE 1950s EXCLUSIVELY NORCREST BLUEBERRY PIE KEEPER

A wonderfully whimsical and highly decorative vintage Norcrest ceramic blueberry pie keeper, dating to the late 1950s and bearing the desirable “Exclusively Norcrest” backstamp to the underside.

This substantial two-piece covered serving dish is beautifully modeled to resemble a freshly baked blueberry pie. The domed lid features a warm golden-brown pastry-colored glaze accented with dozens of raised, dimensional cobalt-blue blueberries, molded crust detailing, green leaves, and a sculptural blueberry cluster forming the central handle. The coordinating base has a scalloped crimped edge resembling a traditional pie plate.

Norcrest was a prominent American importer and distributor of decorative ceramics and giftware during the mid-20th century. The Norcrest China Company name was adopted during the 1950s, and the company became particularly associated with colorful and whimsical ceramic wares produced for the American market.

This blueberry pie keeper is a particularly appealing example of that era, combining mid-century kitchen design, figural pottery, novelty food imagery, and decorative ceramic craftsmanship. The blueberry motif appears considerably less frequently on the secondary market than many common fruit and kitchen-themed ceramics, making it an especially attractive piece for collectors of Norcrest, 1950s kitchenware, vintage ceramics, retro décor, cottagecore, farmhouse kitchenware and figural food pottery.

The piece also displays beautifully purely as a decorative object and has exceptional visual presence when viewed from above or from the side.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: Approximately 11 inches

Overall Height: Approximately 4 inches

Construction: Two pieces — scalloped serving plate/base and fitted sculptural cover

CONDITION

Excellent vintage condition overall with strong glossy glaze, vivid coloration and excellent dimensional detail.

From close examination of the photographs, there are no obvious major chips, cracks or repairs noted. Minor age-related surface wear, glaze variations and small manufacturing irregularities may be present, consistent with vintage ceramic production.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the condition description and show the exact item being offered.

MARK

Clearly backstamped to the underside:

“Exclusively Norcrest”

COLLECTOR APPEAL

An especially charming example of 1950s American kitchen and serving ware, appealing across several collecting categories:

Norcrest ceramics

Mid-century kitchenware

Vintage pie keepers

Figural food pottery

Blueberry collectibles

Retro kitchen décor

Cottagecore décor

Farmhouse kitchenware

Novelty ceramics

Vintage serving pieces

A wonderful statement piece for display in a vintage, country, farmhouse or mid-century inspired kitchen.

SHIPPING

Carefully packed with extensive protective cushioning and shipped fully insured with tracking. Ships within 1–2 business days.

ITEM SPECIFICS

Brand: Norcrest

Mark: Exclusively Norcrest

Type: Pie Keeper / Covered Serving Dish

Material: Glazed Ceramic

Color: Cobalt Blue, Golden Brown, Green, Cream

Pattern: Blueberry Pie

Theme: Blueberries / Fruit / Baking / Kitchen

Style: Mid-Century / Retro / Cottagecore

Era: Mid-20th Century

Time Period Manufactured: 1950–1959

Year Manufactured: Circa late 1950s

Vintage: Yes

Antique: No

Shape: Round

Number of Pieces: 2

Set Includes: Serving Plate/Base and Fitted Cover

Features: Raised Fruit, Sculptural Handle, Scalloped Rim, Fitted Lid

Finish: Glossy

Production Technique: Molded and Glazed Ceramic

Item Diameter: Approx. 11 in

Item Height: Approx. 4 in

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Country of Origin: Likely Japan; not country-marked