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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
