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
Title
THE HOUSE OF LORDS, Disraeli's last speech to the assembled members
Item Comment
1250 pieces, including 168 whimsies. Cut in wood in a pushfit style. Complete with thirteen excellent replacement pieces, boxed and labelled. Depicts Benjamin Disraeli's last speech in the House of Lords in 1880 Missing the usually accompanying black and white drawing which show the names of the audience and their location in the painting, Puzzle information and photos from his collection posted by Grenville Oliver.
