Puzzles Collection

Early jigsaw puzzle showing Kings & Queens of England
A highly instructive jigsaw puzzle from the early nineteenth century, bearing representations of the Kings and Queens of England from William I to George IV. Date: 1937

A Picture WITH Words by Chloe Preston
A studious looking little girl with spectacles balanced on her nose, sits among dictionaries as she works on countless crosswords

The Last Word by William Heath Robinson
A motorcyclist, engrossed in a crossword, fails to notice that he is driving over the edge of a cliff just as he discovers the right answer to one of the clues

The passion for crossword riddles (colour litho)
2777623 The passion for crossword riddles (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The passion for crossword riddles)

A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson
As a golfer manages to hit a passer by forcefully on the head with a ball, the illustrator invites the reader to fill in the crossword puzzle: " Across: A Forceful Exclamation!"

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670062 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670066 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670060 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670064 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Toys made by Russian prisoners at Lewes, 1854. Creator: J Brown
Toys made by Russian prisoners at Lewes, 1854. Wooden puzzles made in England by prisoners of the Crimean War. These Toys...are so constructed that they can be taken to pieces

Shaky Pastel Pattern Square
Treechild

Ocean liner jigsaw puzzles including Waddington?s A Night to Remember and Victory Queen Mary

Ocean Liners - selection of jigsaw puzzles
Ocean Liners - selection of Chad Valley and other jigsaw puzzles showing the Queen Mary, QE2 and others. Date: 20th century

White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Majestic - jigsaw puzzles. Six complete, one with two pieces missing, boxed, plus a framed jigsaw puzzle. Date: 20th century

Jigsaw puzzle box lid, RMS Queen Mary in New York, USA Date: 20th century

Representation of the Minotaur in the centre of the labyrinth (pen & ink and w/c on paper)
GIA3657428 Representation of the Minotaur in the centre of the labyrinth (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Italian School, (17th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Ruined by Chinese Cheap Labour (engraving)
1036608 Ruined by Chinese Cheap Labour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruined by Chinese Cheap Labour, a Fact from New South Wales, Australia)

A Christmas Maze (engraving)
1097527 A Christmas Maze (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Maze. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Labyrinth of the garden of Villa Papafava, Padua, from "Villas
GIA3657427 Labyrinth of the garden of Villa Papafava, Padua, from " Villas, gardens and landscapes in Venice" by A

Villa Papafava from "Villas, Gardens and Landscape in Venice"by A
GIA3657424 Villa Papafava from " Villas, Gardens and Landscape in Venice" by A. Volkamer (engraving) by Italian School; Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Italian, out of copyright

Waterloo Railway Station, London 1883
Metropolitan Prize Puzzles, no.4, Waterloo Railway Station, London. Date: 1883

Christmas Crackers (engraving)
1096290 Christmas Crackers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Crackers)

Labyrinth gardens designed by Vitruvius in "De Architectura"(colour litho)
GIA3657426 Labyrinth gardens designed by Vitruvius in " De Architectura" (colour litho) by European School; Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; European, out of copyright

Villa of Marquis Spolverini of Verona, from "Villas
GIA3657425 Villa of Marquis Spolverini of Verona, from " Villas, Gardens and Landscapes in Venice" by A. Volkamer (engraving)

Labyrinth project from "Essay on the composition and ornament of gardens"by M
GIA3657423 Labyrinth project from " Essay on the composition and ornament of gardens" by M. Boitard, Paris 1823 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School

Rebuses (engraving)
1609260 Rebuses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebuses. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 December 1857)

That Cross Word feeling! (colour litho)
3103922 That Cross Word feeling! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: That Cross Word feeling)

Why Knots, with a few what matters (engraving)
2772528 Why Knots, with a few what matters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why Knots, with a few what matters)

Dog dressed up as a librarian (photo)
5997779 Dog dressed up as a librarian (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog dressed up as a librarian)

A Pictorial Charade (engraving)
1621491 A Pictorial Charade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pictorial Charade. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 December 1875)

Picture Puzzle postcard (colour litho)
732310 Picture Puzzle postcard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pretty woman)

Pictorial Charades (engraving)
1107411 Pictorial Charades (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictorial Charades)

A Pictorial Christmas Charade (engraving)
1103734 A Pictorial Christmas Charade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pictorial Christmas Charade)

Pictorial Charades (engraving)
1621702 Pictorial Charades (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictorial Charades. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1878)

Six Shadow Charades (engraving)
1590799 Six Shadow Charades (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Six Shadow Charades. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 December 1881)

Magic advertisements (litho)
3100941 Magic advertisements (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic advertisements)

All at sea with the Cross Word Craze (colour litho)
3103910 All at sea with the Cross Word Craze (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All at sea with the Cross Word Craze)

Pictorial Charades for Christmas (engraving)
1621730 Pictorial Charades for Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictorial Charades for Christmas)

A Pictorial Charade (engraving)
1621492 A Pictorial Charade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pictorial Charade. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 December 1875)

Rebuses, designed by Charles H Bennett (engraving)
1619557 Rebuses, designed by Charles H Bennett (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebuses, designed by Charles H Bennett)

Cretan coin depicting the labyrinth of Knossos (metal)
GIA3657422 Cretan coin depicting the labyrinth of Knossos (metal) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; eGiancarlo Costa; Greek, out of copyright

Animated Conundrums (engraving)
1103730 Animated Conundrums (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animated Conundrums)

The Learned Antiquarian Puzzl d (engraving)
960031 The Learned Antiquarian Puzzl d (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Learned Antiquarian Puzzl d (by an English Epitaph)

Staff stock up new Woolworths Store, London Road, Liverpool, 14th November 1962

Alan Goldshaker aged 3 making up his jigsaw puzzles. October 1953 D5977

Alan Goldshaker aged 3 making up his jigsaw puzzles. October 1953 D5977-001

Game - The Silver Bullet or The Road to Berlin. (The New War Game - manufactured by R.F.& S.). Inscribed Olga. With love from Winifred. Aberystwyth. Puzzles & Games

Jigsaw puzzles of six WWI French battle scenes
A boxed set containing jigsaw puzzles of six First World War French battle scenes. Puzzles & Games

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"Puzzles: Unraveling History, Creativity, and Entertainment" Step into the world and embark on a journey through time, imagination, and sheer enjoyment. From early jigsaw puzzles depicting the regal Kings & Queens of England to contemporary masterpieces like "A Picture WITH Words" by Chloe Preston, these captivating brain teasers have enthralled generations. Delve into the whimsical realm of William Heath Robinson's creations - whether it be his ingenious contraptions in "The Last Word" or his mind-boggling challenges in "A Very Cross Word Puzzle. " These intricate designs will test your problem-solving skills while leaving you marveling at their complexity. For those seeking tranquility amidst chaos, lose yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of a "Shaky Pastel Pattern Square. " Piece by piece, watch as vibrant colors blend harmoniously together to form a breathtaking image that soothes your soul. If adventure calls your name, set sail with ocean liner jigsaw puzzles that transport you across vast seas. Feel the excitement build as you assemble majestic vessels from various eras - from classic White Star Line ships like RMS Olympic and Majestic to modern wonders like RMS Queen Mary docked proudly in New York City. But puzzles aren't limited to just pictures; they can also tell stories. Immerse yourself in historical narratives with games such as "The Silver Bullet or The Road to Berlin, " which allows you to relive World War I through strategic gameplay. Alternatively, explore six WWI French battle scenes captured intricately within jigsaw puzzle pieces - each scene revealing tales of bravery and sacrifice. Whether you seek mental stimulation or simply wish to unwind after a long day, puzzles offer an escape into worlds both real and imagined. So gather your patience and sharpen your wit because there's always another mystery waiting to be solved – one piece at a time.