TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

THE DAY'S WORK DONE, two tired farmers riding home at the end of a good day's work

350 pieces, including 56 whimsies. Cut in wood in a pushfit style. Complete with five replacement pieces, boxed and labelled. Puzzle information and photos from his collection posted by Grenville Oliver.

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

G Reicke

20" x 13"

THE EBBING TIDE

305 push fit pieces, circa 1910,several whimsies

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

H.B. WIMBUSH

16.5 x 11 in.

THE FISHING FLEET, a sombre scene of fishing boats with threatening weather ahead

About 350 pieces including 48 whimsies. Cut in wood in an pushfit style. Complete with all original pieces. Boxed and labelled. Puzzle information and photos from his collection posted by Grenville Oliver.

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

S. WRIGHT

19" x 12 1/2"

THE HAVEN, boats at edge of river by buildings

about 320 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, interlocking style, DISQUISED EDGES

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

STUART LLOYD

18 x 21 in.

THE HIGHWAYMAN

about 300 pieces, also comes as a 200-299 piece zag-zaw so this is possibly in the wrong set

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

FRANK DADD (1851 - 1929)

16 x 10.5 in.

THE HUNTING MORN

370 pieces

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

16 x 12 in.

THE LAND OF HEATHER two girls gathering flowers in a rural landscape

300 pieces, 48 whimsies also comes as a painting

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

ERNEST WALBOURN

18 x 12 in

THE LAND OF HEATHER two girls gathering flowers in a rural landscape

366 pieces, wooden, complete with box, figurals, interlocking in style

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

E. WALBOURNE

THE MAIL COACH, Royal Mail coach pulled by a team of four horses leaving from a hotel courtyard

370 pieces, wooden, figurals, interlocking style, listed and described in the catalogs as number 48

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

COX

16 x 12 in

THE MAP OF EUROPE

300 pieces, circa 1910-1930,missing two pieces, THE NATION'S SERIES

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

box states 31 x 20 which seems large

THE OLD HOMESTEAD

320 pieces, wooden, figurals, interlocking cut style, complete with box, one repaired nib, not listed in the catalogs

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

DE BREANSKI

44 x 25 cm, 17 3/4 x 10 in.

THE OLD OAK

350 pieces, four missing,

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

LUKER

23 x 14 in.

THE OLD OAK, oak tree beside small stream, deer

350 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, push fit style

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

W. LUKER

23 x 14 in.

THE ORIGIN OF THE ORDER OF THE GARTER

306 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, interlocking style, listed in the catalogs as number 476 with a companion puzzle titled THE FIRST INVESTITURE OF THE ORDER OFTHE GARTER as number 477

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

HOWARD DAVIE

THE PATH THRO THE FOREST

350 pieces 56 whimsies c1920's-1930's non-interlocking, or push-fit plywood jigsaw puzzle

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

WILLIAM LUKER

23.5 X 14 5 in

THE PUNCH BOWL

approx. 320 pieces, many whimsies

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

A. L. GRACE

16 x 12 in.

THE SHELTERED VILLAGE, lovely rural image a small coastal town, heather along the shore

about 320 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, interlocking style,

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

HAYWARD ?

18 x 10 in.

THE SQUIRE AND DAUGHTERS

300 pieces, two missing, no box but part of the label

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

THE THREE GRACES, three collie dogs

over 300 pieces, wooden, one piece missing and replaced, One piece has surface damage-upper edge, with box, push fit style, circa 1910-1920's

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

PHILIP STRETTON

495 x 240 mm

Dogs

THE TIME OF FLOWERS

300 pieces, wooden, figurals, interlocking cut style, complete with box, oval shaped

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 300-399 pieces

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, most incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red, orange, or occasionally green boxes with labels on the side or bottom of the box, most without guide pictures. Initially cut non-interlocking but by 1930's became more so. Puzzles have a different cuts so that the same image will come in several versions which means that missing pieces can not be taken from other puzzles with the same image. The puzzle labels are often hand written and come with minor variations in titles and details. Some have a DESIGN category on the label. From my readings this refers to the style of cut, wavy lines, figurals, etc. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

PILKINGTON

25 x 37 cm, 10 x 14 1/2 in.

Floral