Puzzle

THE OLD CASTLE

1550 pieces, wooden, figurals, with box, missing 10 original pieces,

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 1000-1999 pieces

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

33 x 21 in.

THE SILENT POOL

1000 pieces, many whimsies

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 1000-1999 pieces

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

C. MARSHALL or G. MARSHALL

27 x 20 in.

THE VALLEY OF THE SHENANDOAH

marketed by HARRODS OF LONDON under the brand HARRODS PICTURE GALLERY OF PATIENCE PUZZLES, 1100 pieces and many whimsies, circa 1920's, also comes as a regular Zag-Zaw titled EVENING ON THE VALLEY OF THE SHENANDOAH

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 1000-1999 pieces

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

ANDREW MELROSE

90 x 54 cm

THE VALLEY OF THE SHENANDOAH,

1000 PIECES, wooden, figurals, complete with four replacement pieces,

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 1000-1999 pieces

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

ANDREW MELSROSE

54 cm x 90 cm

THE WILLOW STREAM

1300 pieces, 120 whimsies, circa 1930's

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 1000-1999 pieces

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

27.5 x 21 in.

THE WYOMING VALLEY

1000 pieces

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 1000-1999 pieces

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

ANDREW MELROSE

35 x 20 in.

TOILERS OF THE DEEP, sailing ships under full sail on the sea

1300 pieces, wooden, figurals, missing around 20 pieces, with box, interlocking style, listed and described in the catalogs as number 020

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 1000-1999 pieces

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

31 x 19 inches

Sailing Boat

WHEN THE HEART IS YOUNG

1550 PIECES, 150 whimsies, circa 1930

TUCK'S ZAG-ZAW PICTURE PUZZLE 1000-1999 pieces

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

23 x 31 inches

A BAD LIE, man with golf club caricature, bulldog beside him

100 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box

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

G.E. SHEPHEARD

Golf

A BAFFLED GOLFER, golfer stands looking down at two golf balls and three other golfers look on

115 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, push fit style, listed and described in the catalogs as 0710

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

Thackeray?

10 x 7 1/2 in.

Golf

ACROSS COUNTRY, horses and hounds in the snow

OVER 150 PIECES, DESIGN 4, wooden, wavy line style cut, interlocking, with box, eight broken nibs, some glued back together and some missing, box may not be correct as puzzle is signed A HABAV and not G.D. ROWLANDSON. also the style is different than Rowlandson

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

see above note

10 3/4 x 8 in.

Fox Hunting Horses

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY, men play lawn bowling and ladies sip tea and watch

165 pieces,wooden, figurals, several whimsies, with box, interlocking style, described and listed in the catalogs as 0606

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

W. D. SADLER

12 x 8 in.

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY, men play lawn bowling and ladies sip tea and watch

about 165 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, interlocking style, described and listed in the catalogs as 0606

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

W. D. SADLER

11 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.

A FINE RUN, hounds, hunters and riders on a fox hunt

165 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, interlocking style, this image also comes as a Tuck print

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

G. WRIGHT

12 x 8 in.

Fox Hunting Horses

A FINE RUN, hounds, hunters and riders on a fox hunt

165 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, one figural broken but glued, interlocking style, also comes as a Tuck print and as Tuck postcards numbers 9575 and 3579

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

G. WRIGHT

11 3/4 x 8 in.

Fox Hunting Horses

A FINE RUN, hounds, hunters and riders on a fox hunt

165 pieces, wooden, disguised edges, figurals, complete with box, interlocking style, also comes as a Tuck print and as Tuck postcards numbers 9575 and 3579

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

GILBERT WRIGHT

11 1/2 x 8 in.

Fox Hunting Horses

A FLORAL HARMONY

165 pieces, disguised edges, 20 whimsies

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

H. CHEPPY (HENRI JULIEN CHEPPY)

8 x 12 in.

A FLORAL HARMONY

165 pieces, 20 figurals, scalloped edges

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

H. CHEPPY (HENRI JULIEN CHEPPY)

8 x 12 in.

A FLOWER SELLER, a young woman sits at her flower stall, she has a bird on her outstretched hand

about 150 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, box is marked THE NATION'S SERIES but has the label and seems correct to the puzzle, push fit style, listed and described in the 1916 catalogs as number 589

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

R. W. MACBETH R.A.

11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.

A GRECIAN IDYLL, glamourous woman stands feeding the birds

100 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with box, push fit style, listed and described in the catalogs as number 509

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

H. RYLAND

10 x 7 in.