What Do You Know About Antique Secretary Desk By The Goddard And Townsend Families

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    He built a piece six-shell mahogany desk-bookcase and made for the merchant named?

    • Henry Ford
    • Alan Smith
    • Nicholas Brown
    • John Jacob Astor
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The Goddard Townsend Antique Secretary Desk is a piece of 18th century furniture made by John Goddard. Take a quiz and learn about this cabinet maker.

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  • 2. 

    It remains the highest prices to pay for a furniture at an action at the?

    • Ebay auction

    • Price auction

    • Boyce auction

    • Christie’s auction

    Correct Answer
    A. Christie’s auction
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Christie's auction. Christie's is a renowned auction house known for selling high-end and valuable items, including furniture. They are known for attracting wealthy buyers and achieving record-breaking prices for their auctioned items. Therefore, it is likely that Christie's auction would have the highest prices to pay for furniture compared to other options mentioned.

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  • 3. 

    John Goddard came from a family famed for contributing to the extensive body of New England Furniture, the family called?

    • Antique

    • Quakers

    • Furniture

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Quakers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Quakers. The question states that John Goddard came from a family known for their contributions to New England Furniture. Quakers were a religious group in the 18th century who were skilled craftsmen and known for their high-quality furniture. Therefore, it can be inferred that John Goddard's family were Quakers and were involved in the production of New England Furniture.

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  • 4. 

    John Goddard built six-shell mahogany has the height of?

    • 121 inches

    • 111 inches

    • 112 inches

    • 122 inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 112 inches
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 112 inches. This can be inferred from the statement "John Goddard built six-shell mahogany" which suggests that the height being referred to is that of the six-shell mahogany built by John Goddard.

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  • 5. 

    Time magazine reported that since the sale of the Newport desk, Kindel future of Grand Rapids has booked orders for 110 replicas at $19,000 in the year?

    • 1992

    • 1990

    • 1996

    • 1993

    Correct Answer
    A. 1990
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1990. The statement mentions that after the sale of the Newport desk, Kindel future of Grand Rapids has booked orders for 110 replicas. This indicates that the sale and subsequent orders occurred in the same year. Since the year mentioned in the question is 1990, it is the most logical choice for the correct answer.

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  • 6. 

    The six-shell mahogany was a record sale in the year?

    • 1995

    • 1989

    • 1990

    • 1998

    Correct Answer
    A. 1989
    Explanation
    The question asks for the year in which the record sale of the six-shell mahogany occurred. The correct answer is 1989.

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  • 7. 

    The Brown family sold the furniture to Harold Sack for?

    • 10,000,000

    • 11,000,000

    • 12,000,000

    • 12,100,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 12,100,000
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 12,100,000. This is the amount that Harold Sack paid to the Brown family for the furniture.

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  • 8. 

    He was famed for his antique exquisite furniture designs, he died in the year?

    • 1720

    • 1788

    • 1756

    • 1785

    Correct Answer
    A. 1785
    Explanation
    The given question states that the person mentioned in the question was famous for his antique exquisite furniture designs. Therefore, the answer must be the year in which he died, which is 1785.

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  • 9. 

    John Goddard was an American cabinet maker, he was born in?

    • 1654

    • 1767

    • 1725

    • 1724

    Correct Answer
    A. 1724
    Explanation
    John Goddard, an American cabinet maker, was born in 1724.

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  • 10. 

    John Goddard was primarily associated with the development of?

    • Block front

    • Design

    • Furniture

    • A and B Only

    Correct Answer
    A. A and B Only
    Explanation
    John Goddard was primarily associated with the development of block front design and furniture. Block front design refers to a type of furniture design that features a convex curve on the front of a piece, giving it a unique and distinctive look. John Goddard was a renowned cabinetmaker in colonial America, known for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs. He played a significant role in popularizing and perfecting the block front design, as well as creating exquisite furniture pieces that are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.

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