Reflections on Round Top

The bluebonnets are beginning to bloom, spring is upon us, and around here that means one thing - Round Top Antique Week!  I just went to the Preview last week, but the main event is this very weekend, Thursday through Sunday. 

 

Texas Rose Antique Show


I love going to the Round Top Antique Show, and I look forward to it every April and October.  For a long time, I would hear people talk about going to Round Top, and I wanted desperately to go, but it seemed like a long drive into the unknown.  I had questions... lots of questions.

Which venue I should I attend? 

Is it difficult to get around?  

Where should I park? 

How much money should I bring? 

Do vendors take credit cards and checks? 

Will there be real bathrooms? 

Will I be forced to eat a hot dog because that is all they have? 

Is everything spread out or close together?

Will there be a place to wash my hands before I eat?

I think you are getting the picture. I am flexible so long as I get to eat what I want and have a place to wash my hands, OKAY, maybe I am not THAT flexible.  So what's a girl to do?

The show information truly overwhelmed me.  When you see the schedule (click on the link) you will see what I mean.  Round Top Antique Week Schedule  Where do you start?  Which venues are not worth going to?  Where should you go, Fayetteville, Warrenton, Oldenburg, Burton, Brenham, Shelby, Carmine, or Round Top?  Do you have to pay to go? What about parking?  

I needed information.  But no one was answering my questions, so I knew I was just going to have to make it my mission to find out.  So, I went in, and I am happy to tell you everything I know... about that. 

(Major digression here) you see, my mother one time told several of us, something about something that was going on.  Please don't ask what it was because I surely can't remember now.  Any way, I am not sure I am even paying attention, until she ended her monologue with, "...and that's all I know."  But then she decided that made her sound like she didn't know anything else and felt the need to let us know that she did have other knowledge beyond the subject.  So, about 30 seconds later, she added the now famous (at least to our family) phrase  "...ABOUT THAT."  So this is all I know....ABOUT THAT, Round Top Antique Week, that is. 

Here's what I recommend that you bring;

• clothing appropriate for the afternoon outdoor temperatures, in our case, it was hot, so shorts and short sleeves.  My friend Peggy, wore jeans, (rookie mistake) and I got hot just looking at her.
• comfortable shoes good for walking on uneven ground. (A lot of people wear their cowboy boots to Round Top.  It looks cool, but you are going to be hot, and NOT in a GOOD way.)
• a backpack or roller cart (for toting purchases) with big wheels to accommodate the uneven terrain (bags with small wheels will make you want to cuss like a sailor)
• sunglasses
• hat
• lots of drinking water (even more for washing your hands if you are uber-clean)
• hand sanitizer
• snacks, if you are a picky eater or have to eat often
• sunscreen (personally I don't use the stuff, since I like my Vitamin D, but I know other people do)
• a big SUV (seats removed preferably) for serious shoppers to haul stuff home

   

Texas Rose Antique Show



Now let's discuss your route.  (Place Disclaimer Here - these are my recommendations based on my experiences.  If you have different information, please share!!) 

 


Warrenton



Get a guide book if you like, but you truly don't need one.  Now having said that, I think the best way to go is to take 290 (past Brenham if you are coming from Houston) and turn left (South) onto 237.  My biggest tip is to just stay on 237.  I typically spend two days on 237, and there is more than enough to do without going elsewhere.  And here you will hit the most famous Round Top venues, including The Big Red Barn, Marburger Farms, Round Top Square, and Warrenton.  Then if you are still on your feet and want more, you can go to other places like Fayetteville, Carmine, and Burton.  But, the main action is on 237.  If you disagree, don't get mad... share YOUR tips.  

 

Texas Rose Antique Show



Soon after you turn onto 237, you will soon see The Big Red Barn (BRB) on your left.  They charge for admission, so be advised.  A few places do charge like Marburger Farms and The BRB,, but most do not.  If you only go to Paris once, then I think you should see to see the Eiffel Tower, and if you just go to Round Top once, then I think you should visit The BRB and Marburger Farms.  I have bought items at both.  My farm table came from Marburger Farms and the feed sacks I used to make pillows for the girls' country bedroom came from The BRB.  The BRB is also air-conditioned, so if the heat is getting to you, but you still want to shop, go to The BRB (and Cole's, further down 237).  The BRB also has another advantage, Royer's!  Royers is, dare I say, an internationally known restaurant, famous for their exquisite pies.  They have a tent there and the food is excellent. 





Texas Rose Antique Show



After you leave "The Barn", you will see several places on the left and right side of the road.  Stop by any place that looks good to you.  As you get closer to Round Top, be sure to stop at the Round Top Hill Antique Show, on the right.  My friend Peggy found several items there.  I found some silver-plated flatware (shown below), a vase, and a rug for Cedar Hill.  The rug guy, Johnny Waddle, with 5J, was great to work with.  He says he thinks this particular cowhide is Longhorn and maybe part Brahma.  Here he is hiding behind the cowhide rug I purchased.  This was a photo we sent to Mr. CH, to see if he approved the purchase.  He did!

5J Cowhide Rugs



New Rug at Cedar Hill

I love the rug although it may be a little small for this table, but I thought it was a "must have" for a Texas ranch.  

Fiddle Pattern Silverplate from Round Top Hill Antique Show



Our favorite booth at Round Top Hill Antique Show was Fragments, shown below.  Sharon Taylor did a lovely job with her booth.  Peggy bought something here, but she bought SO MUCH stuff, that I can't remember what she bought.  Poor Peggy ended up carrying my purchases a lot of the time, since my hands were tied up taking pictures.  It would be 20 minutes later, and I would realize that poor Peggy was still carrying my bags and I had forgotten to ask for them back.  In my defense, I did have a headache from dehydration.  See what I mean?  You better bring some water!!



Fragments @ Round Top Hill Antique Show

When you leave Round Top Hill Antique Show, continue South on 237, and pretty quickly you will reach the center (really the entire town) of Round Top.  Keep your eyes open because otherwise, you might miss it.  If you are interested in hand-made and/or gift items, definitely stop here at the Square in Round Top.  When you leave Round Top Hill Antique Show, Round Top Square will be on your left. They have lots of clothing, jewelry, and hand-made items here.  I found some jewelry here once for myself and my daughter.  This is where Royers, the restaurant, not just a tent, is located.  BTW, be sure to get some Royer's pie while you are here, yum.   (The BRB and Warrneton Royer's locations serve lunch but sometimes the Round Top one doesn't serve meals until dinner.  But check with Bud to get the real scoop on Royers. Click here to go to their website Royer's.) 

Royer's Pie - Delicious!





Texas Rose Antique Show

After Round Top Square, continue South, and you can stop at The Texas Rose Antique Show on the left.  I like this place.  Peggy found a ton of things here for a friend's birthday.  I didn't get the owner's name of the booth where we shopped, but we loved her booth and the prices!! 

Texas Rose Antique Show

Directly across from Texas Rose Antique Show on the right side of the road is  Marburger Farms.  There is a fee here, but they have beautiful things and many country French antiques.  As I mentioned before, the old farm table on my back porch came from here.  And last fall, we found some great vintage linen napkins (new) that were from a closed factory for $1 a piece.  Loved those! 

Our Farm Table

After Marburger, drive a short distance, and you will see Cole's on your left.  It is a metal building.  Go ahead and park here,  since it is the last free parking for a long time, and you can walk from here to Warrenton.  Cole's has no admission fee, it has free parking, and even better on hot days, it is air-conditioned, not mention - real toilets.  You laugh now, but YOU'LL see.

They do have plenty of things besides dishes, really, but I found two different patterns of dishes from my childhood, the ones my family had, and the the ones my grandma had.    

Vintage Fiesta cups and saucers like Grandma's (at Cole's)

Vintage Fiesta Candlestick holders (at Cole's)



The dishes my Mom and Dad had when I was a kid (at Cole's)



You can walk from here toward Warrneton and and have plenty to do for the rest of the day.  The amount of vendors from Cole's to Warrenton is amazing.  There are no entrance fees in Warrenton, but you will have to pay to park there if you move the car.  That is why I recommend parking at Cole's since you are going to be walking no matter where you park.  There is a store near Cole's called Clutter, that I also like.  Junk Gypsy has a booth in Warrenton, and you can also see their pink SUV there, Large Marge, the Party Barge.  They sell interesting t-shirts and other clothing items.

They even have their own blog http://junkgypsyblog.com/

There are many other great places in Warrenton, like Zapp Hall and Campbell House.  Finally we get to our favorite vendor of Spring 2011 (drum roll please) Nance, of Nance's Dream, in Warrenton.      



Nance's Dream Booth, Warrenton

Nance from Nance's Dream

Nance was wonderful and we loved her!! I bought the transferware pitcher below from her.  She says if she buys something for a good deal, she will pass it along to her customers.  Now how can you not love her?  

Mason Blue Transferware Pitcher

Warrenton has an assortment of interesting things from antique furniture to new imported items, to the really odd.  I thought this dynamite crate was really fun.  (Maybe I have seen too many Wile E. Coyote cartoons.)  Well, hopefully the dynamite wasn't used to blow up some unsuspecting critter, like

Mr. Squirrel.  There is also another Royer's outpost here. 



Dynamite box found at Warrenton

If you want used boots, there are plenty to choose from here. And if you don't have any, then what are you waiting for?

I have one last suggestion for you, if you are wanting to find a specific vendor or go to a specific venue, check the shedule to be sure that the location will be open or the vendor will be there when you are.  The link for the schedule is shown above, but I will show it again here (I know how tedious it can be to scroll all the way up to the top of a page.) Round Top Antique Week Schedule


Boots at Warrenton

Back to my original questions, let's make sure I answered all of these questions.   

• Which venue I should I attend?  My opinion here is to at least make it to Marburger Farms, The Big Red Barn, Cole's Warrenton, Round Top Square, Texas Rose Antiques, and Round Top Hill Antique Show  (Mr. CH only made it to BRB for 20 minutes and he was done.  Lightweight!)
• Is it difficult to get around?  No, but the traffic can be bad, and most venues are far enough apart that you will need to drive from one to another.  The exception is that once you reach Coles' at the intersection of 954 and 237, you can walk from there to Warrenton, where you will find an endless sea of vendors 
• Where should I park?  You will need to park at each venue until you get to Warrneton, there you can park and walk to so many vendors, you will get tired before you see them all. 
• How much money should I bring? None, if you have credit cards!  Seriously though, you will need cash for parking and maybe for some other things, so do bring some.
• Do vendors take credit cards and checks?  I paid  with cash, credit cards, and checks, but some vendors may not accept credit cards.
• Will there be real bathrooms?  In Cole's yes, and I am guessing any where there is an actual building there will be real bathrooms, but most of these places are just open fields, so expect porta-potties.
• Will I be forced to eat a hot dog because that is all they have?  Not if you eat at Royer's in Warrenton or the BRB.  The ladies dining at The Texas Rose Antique Show, swore by the food there, but we didn't try it.  We ate at a wonderful restaurant in Warrenton called Hilltop "something".  (Sorry, can't remember the "something."  Next time I will pay attention.)   
• Is everything spread out or close together?  Most venues are spread out but Warrenton is wall-to-wall vendors, but without the actual walls.
• Will there be a place to wash my hands before I eat? Again, LOL, if you are one of those people (like me) that actually expect to eat a meal with clean hands, I highly recommend that you bring hand sanitizer.
• Where do you start?  I would start at 290 and drive south on 237, or start at Warrenton and drive north on 237. 
• Which ones are not worth going to?  I actually do have an answer here, but I better not answer this one.  
• Where should you go, Fayetteville, Warrenton, Oldenburg, Burton, Brenham, Shelby, Carmine, or Round Top?  Again, I go to Round Top and Warrenton.  Fayetteville is a darling town though, so that might be worth checking out.  I love Brenham, but they have adorable shops in town all-year-round, so you can always go there later. 
• Do you have to pay to go? Marburger has a $25 or $10 fee depending on when you attend, with free parking, BRB has an admission fee, Harmonie Hall and the Rifle Hall charge admission, and pretty much everyone else has free admission.
• What about parking?  Parking is usually free except in Warrenton.

Well, we had a blast (sorry for the dynamite pun) and I highly recommend that you go, especially if you haven't ever been. There really IS something for everyone here.  At the end of a long day of shopping, we were exhausted, but in a GOOD way.  

P. S. Tell Nance we said, "Hi."



Afterward Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking in the country.
Mark 16:12, NIV

The Dish on Desert Rose

As an update to my "Tale of Two Dishes", I did find out a little more about Franciscan dishes.  They were originally produced in Glendale, California by Gladding, McBean & Co. in the year 1934.   The company produced casual dinnerware in the style of Mexican folk pottery. 

It was sold under the name Franciscian and was quite popular even during the Great Depression.  The Franciscian name alludes to the American Southwest and Franciscian monks.  The name was changed in the late 30's to Franciscian Ware to allow for a more upscale image.  (Not sure how that changed anything, but I am sure it made sense to someone.)

In 1941, the company began producing raised-relief, hand-painted dinnerware.   Of these, only two , Desert Rose and Apple, are the only continuously produced patterns.


Apple Pattern, Courtesy of Replacements.com

 In 1962, Franciscan became part of a large ceramic company, International Pipe and Ceramics Corporation, known as Interpace.  In 1979, Interpace sold Franciscan to Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, LTD of England.  Wedgewood renamed the company Franciscan Ceramics.  In 1984, all the plants producing Franciscan ware in California were closed, and the production was moved "across the pond" to England.   In the year 2000, production of Franciscian ware was moved from England to "other countries". 

Now, let's see how the look of the dishes has changed over time and location of production.  First, I have a photo of a plate made in the USA.  Notice the detail on the scalloped edges of the plate and the pronounced raised relief of the flowers, leaves and branches in the photo below.

 

Desert Rose, Made in USA, (Photo courtesy of Replacements.com)



 
These dishes were made in California until 1984, when the Franciscan brand was sold to Wedgewood in England and the production was moved to Staffordshire, England.  Below is a plate that was made in England.  Notice that the raised relief is less pronounced and the edges are more rounded.  The paint is perhaps a little darker.  These are still nice dishes.  In this case the "Made in USA" is preferred to the "Made in England", but typically English brands are more expensive and more collectible.  Britain has a very fine dish-making tradition, and many of my other dishes (mostly Spode) were made in England.  So I don't mind that most of my Desert Rose dishes are British made.  A few of my Desert Rose dishes were made in the USA, and I found one that does not specify where it was made, so I am quarantining that one.  

Desert Rose, Made in England

In 2000, the production of the dishes was moved overseas, and I think we all know what that means... probably China.  As mentioned in the previous post, the paint on these dishes is more harsh, I doubt that they are hand-painted any more, and there is little or no raised relief.



Desert Rose, Made "overseas"

The USA and English made dishes have a pattern that is more raised and the paint, and painting is 100 times better than the "Made overseas" dishes.  The USA dishes are obviously the most desirable since they are the original ones, they are the oldest, and they are the most detailed, and best-looking.  As for the cost, we all know how supply and demand works; the more the demand and the less the supply, the higher the cost.  Since the USA dishes are the most in demand and the hardest to find, they are the most expensive.  On the other hand, the English dishes are also hand-painted and have raised relief, and are still very nice.  So I think they are the best deal if you are on a budget.  But if money is no object to you, then I recommend the original California-made dishes. 

You can tell where the dishes are made by looking on the back. There are several different marks, and in the interest of space and not boring you, I will only show a few.  The one below is the "Made in USA" mark. It is hard to see, but look above the "253" below.




Made in USA





 Next, is one of the "Made in England" marks.  There are several different ones, but they typically mention that they are "microwave safe" which clearly is a clue that they were not made in the 40's. 

Made in England



And here is the marking that tells it all, by what it doesn't say.  It doesn't mention where it is made, which seems to be a popular approach now.  Notice that a lot of new dishes which used to proudly proclaim "Made in England" or "Made in Britain" in a permanent mark now simply show a removable paper label that reads "made in China".  Clearly they are hoping that the label will fall off, or that people won't even notice.  

Made in ???




Now this mark clearly doesn't mention where it is made.  As I mentioned, there was probably a paper label at one time that has come off.  Don't let the cute little pink flower fool you into buying these.  If you see this mark, think of the robot on Lost in Space, yelling, "Danger! Danger Will Robinson!"  I know that some people are on a budget, so if that is you, consider buying second-hand dishes from eBay or a consignment store.  (This set I purchased at a consignment store did not include the teapot, so I got this one on eBay.)  You can probably find some used Bristish or American pieces for the same price you would spend on brand new dishes from China.  In fact, the trend is moving toward everything being made in China, so if you want beautiful well-made handcrafted items, second-hand is becoming the only way to buy them.  But I digress.

Back to my "new" Desert Rose collection, it is now unpacked and in my buffet.  I am enjoying them every day, and try to use them for a cup of tea at least once a day.  They made not be the original California dishes, but I am still happy to have the English ones.  "Cup of tea, Love?"  They are still "the Real McCoy" as far as I am concerned. 

(Source Replacements.com) 

Moses and Eleazar the priest accepted from them the gold—all the crafted articles.  Numbers 31:51

Everyone's a Critic

Dear Mr. Critic,

I get it.  You don’t like my settee cushions.  And I agree that they really looked bad on my front porch.  It’s just that we don’t sit out here much… NOBODY sits on their front porch here because it’s THE CITY.   But REALLY, did you have to do what you did?  I knew this would happen eventually, and it is because of your sort that I don’t keep nice things out there.

And just so you know, I saw you looking at me that last time I went to the mailbox.  You thought I didn’t notice you, but I did.  And the way you took off when you saw me.... I noticed that too.  It must have been later in the day that you did your evil deed.  I suppose you were mocking me, laughing to yourself, while you hatched your cruel plan.  Yes I understand that you were offended by my faded cushions, and yes I agree that I needed to replace them, but does that make what you did RIGHT?  Now I am forced to replace the cushions when I don’t really have time to focus on them.  If you hadn’t noticed, I HAVE been busy lately. 

So, let’s get back to the cushions.  I understand that you found them offensive and you ripped the fabric.  I understand that you also were disgusted that they were stuffed with polyester fiberfill and not down and feathers.  But did you have to rip the cushions open, shred every little bit of polyester fiberfill, and then sprinkle it like confetti all over my front yard?  It looked like the Pillsbury doughboy exploded out there. 

Pillow Explosion

Mister, or may I just call you Squirrel?  I think the next time you feel the need to be destructive; you need to march your little tail off of my property, and over to the park, where we have some lovely metal benches that you can chew.  

So, needing a break from the pillow bedlam, we left for the country.  As we arrived, I could smell the fresh air, and felt the cool, brisk breezes.  After unloading the car, my favorite chore is to untarp the tables and  set out the cushions and pillows.  Here again, I use outdoor fabrics that are supposed to be resistant to fading and unappealing to vermine.  I wouldn't think you would be offended by these cushions, but maybe so, you DO seem to have issues.  Well, I was getting the cushions out to set on our back porch, and as I lifted one of the pillows, do you want to know what I saw?  But I guess you already know, don’t you?  (You have your little furry network of friends, I suppose.)  Yes, there he was, Mr. Mouse.  And he even posed for a picture.  BTW, he says “Hi.”  

Mr. Mouse

After a short scream (it might have come from me) my daughter and I relaxed in the hammocks under the cedar tree as Mr. CH planted our new peach and apple trees. 

Baby Apples

My Daughter and I Relaxing in the Hammocks

Ahhh.... peace at last, that is if you don't count the fact that the water heater wasn't working, one of the new live oaks was covered in brown leaves, and Mr. CH broke one of my pantry shelves.  But I can't think about that now; I am going to my happy place... the back porch.  Here are some more pictures.   

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life ?  Matthew 6:27 

Country Chandelier made with old rusty forks and spoons

Dinner Bell (and yes, I use it!)

Grandma's bowl and serving fork and salad servers

Old Coke Crate

Our previous kitchen table with old French bistro chairs

A Tale of Two Dishes

So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, goodnight

  

Ah yes, sing it sister!  This story begins long ago and far away.  Well, not really far away, but LONG ago, 28 years to be exact.  Twenty eight years ago, I married my husband and I made a decision that I still regret.  This painful mistake has haunted me lo these many years.  I’m not talking about my husband, it’s all good there.  No, I am talking about my dishes.  



Crown Burslem Pitcher Staffordshire, England

 





Antique Hand-Painted Teapot

 
Mistake #1, I took my Maid of Honor, Lisa with me to make my bridal registry selections.  Now I LOVE Lisa, but our tastes are not exactly the same.  I picked out some dishes that I adored.  I loved them; I wanted them, I NEEDED them, but Lisa did not like them.  In fact, I think her exact words were, “You’re not getting those granny dishes are you?  Those are horrible.  And if you buy those dishes, your life will be completed ruined; you will be miserable, fat, unhappy and friendless.”  Maybe those weren’t her exact words, but that is what she was thinking, and she added a long meaningful stare to communicate her full meaning.  I felt so much pressure.  I wondered if maybe she was right. 

Mistake #2, I doubted myself.  I caved.  We kept looking and I picked up another set of dishes, meekly suggesting, “If I can’t have those other ones, I guess these might work."  I showed the dishes to Lisa to determine if I indeed did like them.  She nodded approvingly that yes I DID like these. These were "good" dishes, these were "acceptable" and would bring me great happiness, or something like that.  





Mikasa Classic Elegance



 Mistake #3, I felt that I needed to make a decision that day, so I made my selection, "Mikasa Strafford Blue", shown above.  Have you ever seen it before or even heard of it?  Of course you haven't, because (and I am not making this up) it was DISCONTINUED before we made it to the altar.  Which dishes had Lisa summarily dismissed?  Franciscan Desert Rose, shown below.  And, Lisa, just so you know, Desert Rose dishes are STILL being made and are STILL popular.    



Over the years I would longingly look at Desert Rose dishes any time I was in a store that sold dishes (which is a lot, as you can see from these photos from my house.) 

  


Antique French Armoire with Silvering Removed from Mirror

 

 


Antique Hand-Painted Syrup Pitcher

 
I had a few love affairs (buying a Desert Rose salad plate here, a teacup there) but at the end of the day, I would go home to the dishes I was married to, Stafford Blue.  These dalliances would have to do because I already had a full set of dishes (73 in all) and well I was stuck, until recently.  A few months ago, I was in a store that sells dishes (shocking, right?) and did a double-take.  What was wrong with my dear, sweet Desert Rose dishes?  They looked horrible and cheap.  The color was all wrong and the hand painted detail was gone.  They looked like they belonged in a Dollar Store.  Then it hit me; they are making them in CHINA.  I am sure China is a nice place, but they were ruining my Desert Rose dishes.  If you don't believe me, see for yourself.  The first plate is the "Made in China" plate and the second one was "Made in England."

Made in China

Made in England

I admit that I panicked a little.  Was it already too late for me?  Had my fate been sealed all those years ago?  I know that you can divorce a husband but can you "divorce" your plates?  And I wanted the good stuff, not this new, cheap imitation stuff.  I realized that if I was ever going to have Desert Rose dishes (the Made in England ones) I had better move fast.  I just "happened" to be in a store that sold dishes and there they were.... MY DISHES.  I had found them...a service for 12, used but in excellent condition, and these are the good kind, the "made in England" kind.  I bought them on the spot. 



Breakfast Room Buffet



And now arose a new dilemma, where on earth was I going to put these dishes and what would my husband say to more dishes?  He thinks I am addicted to dishes.  And I don't really like the word addiction, I like to use the word appreciation.  I am not addicted to dishes, I APPRECIATE them. 










English Chintz Cups and Saucers

 


So I knew that I would have to have a plan, a plan that would make it sound like buying more dishes was a GOOD idea.  Even for me, this was going to be a challenge.  And BTW, there was no way I could sneak in a another service for 12, unless they were going under the bed.  Hmmm... now there is an idea, but no, he would see them when we were eating any way.   And so, I made a momentous decision.  I would sell my old Mikasa dishes.  This would be a new experience for me.  I have lots of experience buying dishes, but selling, this was new.  I felt...responsible and NOT addicted.  Would a real dish addict agree to sell dishes?  I think NOT! 





More dishes (antique and new) on the shelves above the wet bar



This is a bittersweet day for me.  These are, after all, the dishes we got as wedding presents.  I am a little sad to say farewell as the Sound of Music song goes, but it is worth it, since I am, 28 years later, getting my Desert Rose dishes.    So Lisa, if you are listening, I know where you can get some great dishes that YOU will love.

Ezra 1:8-10 (New International Version, ©2011) 

⁸ Cyrus king of Persia had them brought by Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah.
 ⁹ This was the inventory: gold dishes 30; silver dishes 1,000; silver pans 29; ¹⁰ gold bowls 30; matching silver bowls 410; other articles 1,000