Antiques II Quiz

Antiques Quiz II (rating: difficult, except for Stormin' !)

Ten more questions on fine art/antiques. 2pts for each correct answer to question or part of question.


11 (Triple points) Maker, nationality and practical use please.


12 What is the style of the legs on this table known as ?


13a,13b Two more chairs for you: In whose style ?


14 Who is the maker of these examples of fine porcelain....... ?


15 .......and these ?


16 What is the descriptive name for this ?


17 What is this type of mug and cup called, which reveals its practical use ?


18a,18b What are these types of timepiece individually called ?


19 What substance is this bracelet and necklace made from, and what is the link to Count Dracula ?


20 Finally, what is this ? and what was its precise use ?

Good luck !

[Sir Chancelot]

11- A Dutch Delft tulip vase.
12- Cabriole
13a - Hepplewhite
13b - Sheraton
14 - Royal Worcester or Chamberlin Worcester
15 Wedgwood
16 - ? Insence burner
17 - Moustache cups
18a & 18b very hard - think these are American
19 - Jet - connection to Dracula - Death
20 - Powder horn - gunpowder container.

[Sir Chancelot]

18a - could be a hourglass clock.

From section 1 - The other piece of italian furniture could be a settle, but I do not know if there is an Italian name for this

Stormin' - Some of your answers are so precise that I hope you will forgive me for playing hard to get on those which don't match my research. Anyway:
11. Brilliant for 3pts.
12. Cabriole correct for 2pts.
13a, 13b - both styles successfully recognised, 4pts.
14. these are not English.
15. Correct, 2pts
16. I'm after the term which describes the style or mode of this type of ornament rather than any practical use.
17. Correct for 3pts including bonus. (see note below)
18a, 18b - More work needed.....Imagine each of these fine specimens had suddenly turned up in your auction rooms ! Hourglass not right, but you are on the right track in looking for a special shape to describe them.
19. Jet is correct for 3pts, but the Dracula connection not correct. I need this for the other point. Think of a place name.
20. Powder horn in which to keep your spare gunpowder. Spot on for 4pts. David Dickinson would be so ashamed of me if he knew that until last night I thought powder horns were for keeping powder for wigs ! :-[ :-[ What do I know ? ::)

Leaderboard:
[glow=red,2,300]Stormin' 21pts[/glow]

Left to get: 14,16,18,19.

Postscript notes on 11) and 17)
11. Many are surprised to learn of the importance tulips had a few hundred years ago. Only the very wealthy could afford to buy them and there is an instance of seven years' wages being paid for a single bulb ! See here :
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania
And to think that these days we take the humble tulip for granted....Not this kiddie, though - tommo's red and yellow Apeldoorn tulips have pride of place in his back garden. ;)

17. The moustache cup had an obvious attaction for gentlemen in olden times who tended to cultivate fuller designs - and saved their appendages from getting too soggy !

[H&J]

18b. is it a pinch waist clock

Sorry Jill, not a pinch-waist, which I can show an example of below. Alongside are two types of hourglass clock, the third one being the 'long casement' version.


A clue to the answer, if you'll forgive the crudity, is in the shape at the top - rather than the pinched-waist/hourglass shape of a beautiful female. ;)

[Sir Chancelot]

19 - The connection between Count Dracula and Jet is that Whitby is the port that Drac landed in when he arrived in England.
Whitby is famous for it's Jet.

19. Whitby Jet/ the Count coming out of the mist at Whitby - yes indeed for the other point. Well done.
And bonus point each to you and H&J for the work done so far on the clocks.

Leaderboard:
1. Stormin' 23pts
2. H&J 1pt

Left to get: 14,16,18.

[H&J]

14. Gina thinks it's Dresden (H&J currently in UK staying with Charlie and Gina)
18b. Chaz thinks it's a Banjo Clock

[Sir Chancelot]

bean said:

14. Gina thinks it's Dresden (H&J currently in UK staying with Charlie and Gina)
18b. Chaz thinks it's a Banjo Clock

Over there again H & J ? - you get more trips than Jimi Hendrix had !

A Jersey fightback.............

H&J give the correct answer Dresden, although I would have said the 'maker' is the Meissen factory - but it's in Dresden ! (2pts)

"The first that we hear of the celebrated Meissen or Dresden factory is around the year 1706.It was established at that time by Augustus the 2nd,King of Poland and Elector of Saxony.In speaking of Dresden china,the names Meissen and Dresden are used indifferently, and ,although the factory is at Meissen, Dresden being the capital of the area, has come to be used more often, when we speak of the fine porcelain figures and the amazing centrepieces. Meissen seems to be used of more when we speak of the gloriousTableware that was also produced there."

18b is worth a point, as this clock is named after a musical instrument - though it's not a banjo.

Leaderboard:
1. Stormin' 23pts
2. H&J 4pts

Left to get: 16 & 18.

[H&J]

18b. is it the lyre then

Spot on. It's a Lyre Clock for the other point.

Leaderboard:
1. Stormin' 23pts
2. H&J 5pts

Left to get: 16 & 18a.

[Sir Chancelot]

tommo said:

Spot on. It's a Lyre Clock for the other point.

Leaderboard:
1. Stormin' 23pts
2. H&J 5pts

Left to get: 16 & 18a.

16 - Burleigh/Malin ware
18a - Acorn clock.

I think Stormin' has finally brought this one to close (with deft use of his gavel ;D )

18a Acorn Clock - well done for 2pts (let me know if you ever find one !)

16 Burleigh/Malin Ware. Actually the descriptive answer for this piece is "Grotesque ware" and covers every ugly shape imaginable fashioned at the potters wheel.
Not sure about Malinware, but this one is by Martin brothers.
www.glos-city.gov.uk/Content.aspx?urn=1355

I've heard of Maling chintz; Burleigh specialised in Art Deco pieces.
Using my discretion I'll give 1pt to the dealer from sunny Guernsey. ;)

Quiz ended:
1. Stormin' 26pts
2. H&J 5pts

Antiques III to follow, but will be later in the year.