A lovely Parker Brothers Pastime Puzzle to be completed again and again.
This Parker Brothers puzzle is based on the painting by English artist, George Romney (1734 - 1802) of Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
The optional handmade wood tray is ideal for completing these Pastime Puzzles, keeping the pieces contained while putting it together and allowing you to move the tray from room to room as you complete it. The puzzle can be displayed in the tray, tilted at an angle.
*PLEASE NOTE: If choosing puzzle plus tray, please allow 2 weeks build time.
Puzzle History:
Parker Brothers released the Pastime Puzzles in 1908 (in their catalog) and by early 1909. they were producing 15,000 per week. They remained very popular, played by Presidents, Czars and the Royal Family, until the early 1930s. The last Pastime Puzzles were manufactured until the 1950s.
Game Details:
Finished size is approximately 7" x 9".
Gorgeous picture and beautiful colors. The facing of the puzzle is in remarkable condition considering it's nearly 100 years old.
There are 72 puzzle pieces. All are present. However, one piece (shown) has one of the 3 layers of wood distorted and doesn't fit into the puzzle properly. Someone with puzzle making knowledge, might be able to fix it. There are also 2 pieces stuck together and another piece that fits, but also has a layer off-center.
The box is sturdy and in tact , but has what appears to be water damage on the lid and the bottom of the box.
The optional handmade puzzle tray is made of pine and maple plywood that is stained with 2 coats of polyurethane. Bumpers are added to the back to protect surfaces. Tray measurement will be approximately 9" x 11".
Puzzles contain small pieces and are not intended for children under the age of 4.
