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

EVENING ON THE VALLEY OF THE SHENANDOAH

1,000 PIECES, also comes as HARRODS puzzle titled THE VALLEY OF THE SHENANDOAH with 1100 pieces, many whimsies

15

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

36 x 22 in.

OLD LONDON BRIDGE

dated around 1906, 152 whimsies, complete.

013

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

R. F. MCINTYRE

32 1/4 x 25 in.

A MUSICAL EVENING, also comes titled MUSICAL MATINEE

1050 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

VINCENTE DE PAREDES

28 x 18 in

BY LAKE & CASTLE

1300 pieces, several 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

28 x 22 in.

CHANGING GUARD AT ST. JAMES'S PALACE

OVER 1000 PIECES, circa 1910, over 100 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

HARRY PAYNE

3 x 20 in.

CHRISTMAS EVE

1000 pieces, complete with three replacement pieces, dated for 1906 in Tom Tyler's "Compendium of British Jigsaws"

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

K.C. BAKER to be confirmed

36 x 22 in.

EARLY SPRING

1000 pieces with 14 figurals, non inter-locking cut, circa 1910, courtesy of Bob Armstrong's jigsaw website, listed in two Tuck catalogs

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

W.S. COLEMAN

33 x 24 in. (listed as 36 x 32 in catalogs)

flower sellers on banks of canal

1000 pieces, 90 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

21 x 26 in

HAMLET: THE PLAY SCENE

Hamlet confronting the murderous King Claudius, 1515 pieces, The puzzle is cut in the earlier Tuck style - a push fit cut with 4" squares, each with a figural piece in the middle, also comes titled THE FAMOUS POISONING SCENE FROM HAMLET

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

A. MORLON

38 x 27 in.

HIGHLAND CATTLE

1300 pieces, 100 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

80 x 35 cm, 31 x 19 in.

MOUNTING GUARD AT WHITEHALL

1000 pieces, circa 1920's, non interlocking or push-fit style, 144 figurals, one replacement piece

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

ARTHUR and HARRY PAYNE

30 x 20 in.

Military

MOUNTING GUARD AT WHITEHALL

1000 pieces, one piece missing, several whimsies, circa 1906

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

HARRY AND ARTHUR PAYNE

30 x 20 in.

MUSICAL MATINEE, also comes titled A MUSICAL EVENING

1050 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

VINCENTE DE PAREDES

28 x 18 in

RACE OF THE PEASANTS

1550 piece puzzle. The puzzle includes 150 figural shaped 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

Alfred von Wierusz-Kowalski

33 x 21 in

romeo and juliet

1000 pieces, 5 replacement pieces, no box, may have different title

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

28 x 18 in.

SAVING THE GUNS

1050 pieces with 100 whimsies, famous scene from the Second Afghan war, show the retreat of E. Battery during the Battle of Maiwand, 27 July 1880. interlocking, wooden, complete

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

RICHARD CATON WOODVILLE

17.5 x 30 in.

SOLITUDE

1550 pieces, 150 figurals, complete

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 22 in.

SUMMER ROSES, pink and red roses in a decorative pot

1050 pieces, wooden, oval shaped, figurals, with box, five replacement pieces, some flecking of paper loss on the surface, interlocking style,

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

HANS BUCHNER

29 x 24 in. oval shaped

SUNSET ON THE WATERS,

1300 pieces, wooden, figurals, interlocking style

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

28 x 22 in.

THE CALL OF THE OPEN

1462 pieces, about 150 whimsies, three 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

30 x 22 in.

THE FAMOUS POISONING SCENE FROM HAMLET

also comes titled HAMLET: THE PLAY SCENE, about 1500 pieces, figurals, complete with box, listed and described in the catalogs as being part of the DE LUXE puzzle series and is numbered 545

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

A. MORION

38 x 26 in.

Shakespeare

THE FARMHOUSE

1235 pieces. 122 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

27 x 21 in

THE FLOWER MARKET

1050 pieces with 96 whimsies, one replacement piece

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

21 x 26 in.

THE FLOWER MARKET

1000 pieces, oval as writtten on the label, box is sealed and has never been opened so not sure if oval in shape or rectangular

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

THE HOUSE OF LORDS

1300 pieces, push fit jigsaw puzzle.

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

40 x 24 in

THE HOUSE OF LORDS

1250 pieces, 180 figurals (approx.) Listed in the catalogs as a puzzle DE LUXE, depicts Benjamin Disraeli's last speech in the House of Lords in 1880, has accompanying black and white drawing which show the names of the audience and their location in the painting, F. Sargent painted this celebrated historical picture called "Closing Scene in the Life of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, K.G." in the House of Lords 1880. listed in two Tuck catalogs

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

F. SARGENT

39 x 24 in.

THE HOUSE OF LORDS, Disraeli's last speech to the assembled members

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.

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

F. SARGENT

39 x 24 in.

THE HUNT

1000 pieces with five pieces missing, completed image shown here has one replacement piece

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

W.H. HUNT

31 x 23 in.

THE HUNT, fox hunting

1000 pieces with one piece replaced, chew marks to two pieces, and a few missing nibs or paint color missing, no box, push fit style, listed and described in the catalogs, comes in a cloth bag and not a Tuck box

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

W.H. HUNT

31 x 23 in.

Fox Hunting Horses

THE HUNT, hounds horses, fox hunting

1000 pieces, wooden, figurals, complete with one replacement piece, two that have been a bit chewed and some damaged nibs, no box but in a cloth bag, listed and described in the catalogs

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

W.H. HUNT

31 x 23 in.

THE LONG HAUL, a wagon train winds its way through the high sierras.

1300 pieces, including about 120 whimsies. Cut in wood in an interlocking style. Complete with 25 replacement piece, boxed and labelled. Puzzle information and photos from his collection posted by Grenville Oliver.

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

28 x 2 in

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