Question 1

What is the origin of the Hennell family name?

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It is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the name 'Henn'

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It is of Scottish origin, derived from the name 'Henderson'

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It is of French origin, derived from the name 'Henri'

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It is of German origin, derived from the name 'Heinrich'

Question 2

What profession did the Hennell family first become known for?

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Silversmithing

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Farming

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Weaving

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Blacksmithing

Question 3

Which Hennell family member was responsible for introducing the tradition of hallmarking in England?

Accepted Answer

David Hennell II

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John Hennell

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Robert Hennell I

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David Hennell I

Question 4

Which monarch appointed Robert Hennell I as official silversmith to the Crown?

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George III

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Victoria

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Charles II

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Elizabeth I

Question 5

Which Hennell family member became a member of Parliament for Oxfordshire in 1802?

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Christopher Hennell

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Thomas Hennell

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James Hennell

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Richard Hennell

Question 6

What was the cause of the decline of the Hennell family business in the 19th century?

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Competition from machine-made silverware

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A lack of skilled workers

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A decline in demand for luxury goods

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A family feud that led to the business being split up

Question 7

Which contemporary designer has been inspired by the work of the Hennell family?

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Joanna Hardy

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Jonathan Ive

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Jasper Morrison

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Thomas Heatherwick

Question 8

Which famous British author is known to have owned a Hennell silver inkstand?

Accepted Answer

Charles Dickens

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Oscar Wilde

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William Shakespeare

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Jane Austen

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