Australian Antiques Quick Quiz Australian Antiques Quick Quiz Think your Australian Antiques knowledge is up to scratch?Take our quick 12 question quiz to see how much you really know.Good Luck! 1 / 12 What is generally considered the minimum age for an item to be classified as an "antique"? 25 50 75 100 2 / 12 What is the oldest continuously operating family auction house in Australia? Leonard Joel Bonhams Australia Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers Sotheby's Australia 3 / 12 What is the term for the process of estimating an antique's value? Appraisal Authentication Certification Restoration 4 / 12 What material was most commonly used in traditional Australian bush furniture? Bamboo Slab timber and tree branches Upholstered Mahogany Wrought iron 5 / 12 What does the term “patina” refer to when discussing antiques? A layer of age-related wear and oxidation A specific style of antique jewelery A signature mark left by the craftsman A type of polish used on old furniture 6 / 12 What is the name of the art movement that heavily influenced furniture and decorative arts from the late 19th to early 20th century? Art Deco Art Nouveau Baroque Rococo 7 / 12 Which of these is a common feature of Victorian-era furniture? Heavy carvings and dark wood Minimalist designs Plastic components Simple and sleek lines 8 / 12 The ‘Kangaroo and Map’ penny was an early design for which Australian currency? 1910 Florin 1923 Half Penny 1930 Penny 1937 Crown 9 / 12 Which type of wood was commonly used in 18th-century Chippendale furniture? Cedar Mahogany Oak Pine 10 / 12 What does the term “provenance” refer to in the world of antiques? The current condition of an antique The exact location where an item was found The historical record of an item’s ownership A restoration technique 11 / 12 What is a hallmark in antique silver? A decorative engraving on the silver A special tool used for polishing silver A type of tarnish found on silver items A maker’s mark that identifies the origin and purity of the silver 12 / 12 A "blue and white" ceramic piece is most commonly associated with which country's antique porcelain? China France Japan Mexico Your score isThe average score is 80% 0% Restart quiz Related