Military

FIELD MARSHALL SIR JOHN FRENCH, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., O.M.

about 150 pieces, wooden, figurals, missing five pieces, with box marked THE NATION'S SERIES, push fit style, gift inscription on box for 1918, listed and described in the catalogs as N 31(Nation's series), also comes as a sepia postcard in the set 4317 and as a colour postcard in the set 8722

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 100-199 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

6 x 9 3/4 in.

Military

GOING INTO ACTION, woman drives a horse and carriage through a line of cavalrymen, comic

about 150 pieces, wooden, complete with box which possibly has the wrong title(OLDEN MEMORIES), push fit style, this image is part of the Tuck 1905 calendar number 411 which includes several of H. Payne's comic military images with titles, see also AN UNPREMEDITATED FALL, GOING INTO ACTION, and MOUNTING THE COLONEL puzzles

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 100-199 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

HARRY PAYNE

11 1/2 x 6 in.

Military

NELSON'S FIRST PRIZE, Nelson being transported in a small boat towards his first captured boat,

about 150 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, push fit style, listed and described in the catalogs as number N 26 probably from the NATION'S SERIES

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 100-199 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

B. GRIBBLE

9 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.

Military

QUEEN VICTORIA REVIEWING THE FLEET AT SPITHEAD

165 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, interlocking style, listed and described in the catalogs as 0611, also comes with disguised edges and as a greeting card

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 100-199 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

B. GRIBBLE

12 x 8 in.

Military

WAKE UP ENGLAND, gentleman sits in an armchair, soldiers and military personalities surround him

over 100 pieces, wooden, missing one piece, no box but label present on a tin, push fit style, the same image also comes in several editions on Tuck postcards titled WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO GUARD THE HOMES OF ENGLAND?

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 100-199 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

HARRY PAYNE

9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.

Military Patriotic

WHEN GEORGE III WAS KING, comical portrayal of military soldiers and horses lined up on a village street

about 150 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, push fit style, image also comes as the first illustration in the 1905 Tuck calendar 411, see also AN UNPREMEDITATED FALL, GOING INTO ACTION, and MOUNTING THE COLONEL puzzles

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 100-199 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

HARRY PAYNE

12 x 7 in.

Military

LUCKY DOGS

features a picture of an Army and a Naval officer upon a park bench on either side of an elegant lady wearing a red dress and a large white fur stole, the artist's signature 'Hal Ludlow' with date '1916' appear at the bottom of the picture, several whimsies

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 200-299 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

HAL LUDLOW

14 x 10 in.

Military

TAKE THIS BACK TO TIPPERARY, soldier in brown uniform stands with gun, woman in national costume places a memento on his collar

about 250 pieces, wooden, complete with two replacement pieces and one broken but present nib, push fit style

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 200-299 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. CANIVET

10 x 13 3/4 in.

Military Patriotic

TAKE THIS BACK TO TIPPERARY, soldier in brown uniform stands with gun, woman in national costume places a memento on his collar

about 250 pieces, wooden, NO figurals, complete with box, interlocking and push fit style

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 200-299 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. CANIVET

9 x 13 1/4 in.

Military

THE DRUMMER BOY, soldier playing drum, blue background

250 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete but several damaged pieces, push fit style,

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 200-299 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

SIMPSON

9 3/4 x 14 1/2 in.

Military

OFFICERS FIELD ARTILLERY & ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY

about 300 pieces, wooden, figurals, push fit in style, complete with three broken but glued together 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

HARRY PAYNE

15 1/2 x 16 in., 39 x 40 cm

Military

DEFENDERS OF THE EMPIRE, military items and representatives from the Navy, Army and Royal Flying Corps

400 pieces, wooden, over 60 figurals, complete with box, comes with accompanying booklet titled THE NATION'S SERIES giving details of the puzzle, the relief fund, and other listings in the series, push fit style, DEDICATED TO THE ARMY AND THE NAVY BY THE KING'S PUBLISHERS RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD.

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 400-499 pieces, misc

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, all incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red or orange 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. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

HARRY PAYNE (1858-1927)

13 1/4 x 17 in.

Military

THE 2ND GUARDIAN RIFLES

many whimsies

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 400-499 pieces, misc

Zag-Zaw line of puzzles was first produced in 1909, all incorporate figurals or whimsies, sold in red or orange 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. See also Bob Armstrong's website on old jigsaw puzzles

Puzzle

18 x 13.5 in.

Military

DEFENDERS OF THE RIGHT, patriotic, soldiers and flags representing many countries and armies

about 50 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box,

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 50-99 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 catergory 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

possibly Harry Payne

7 3/4 x 5 in.

Military Patriotic