Vintage Puzzles
It is generally agreed that the first jigsaw puzzle was produced around 1760 by John Spilsbury, a London engraver and mapmaker. Spilsbury mounted one of his maps on a sheet of hardwood and cut around the borders of the countries using a fine-bladed marquetry saw. The end product was an educational pastime, designed as an aid in teaching British children their geography. The idea caught on and, until about 1820, jigsaw puzzles remained primarily educational tools. Cardboard puzzles were first introduced in the late 1800's, and were primarily used for children's puzzles. It was not until the 20th century that cardboard puzzles came to be die-cut, a process whereby thin strips of metal with sharpened edges - rather like a giant cookie-cutter - are twisted into intricate patterns and fastened to a plate. Today some are still, just like the first jigsaw puzzle, used to teach geography. They are available in both wood and cardboard and are still a lot of entertainment for a small price.
 Vintage Salesman Sample Magic Puzzles Tamba Trading Co $42.00 |
 Vintage Animal Friends CM Burd Donkey Jig Saw Puzzle $19.95 |
 RR VINTAGE HUNGARY RUBIK DOMINO 3X3X2 PUZZLE TOY $89.00 |
 Vintage Animal Friends Ducks CM Burd Jig Saw Puzzle $19.95 |
 Vintage Animal Friends Ponies CM Burd Jig Saw Puzzle $19.95 |
 Vintage Animal Friends Rabbits CM Burd Jig Saw Puzzle $19.95 |
 Vintage Springbok Crystal Fantasy Hallmark Puzzle 500 p $19.99 |
 Vintage Animal Friends Pigs CM Burd Jig Saw Puzzle $19.95 |
 Vintage Animal Friends Sheep CM Burd Jig Saw Puzzle $19.95 |
 Vintage Thinking Mans 34 PUZZLE SKOR MOR 880 Solutions $19.95 |
 Vintage Wood Puzzle PINOCCHIO 8 pcs 190 21 Playskool Disney $19.99 |
 Vintage Springbok Midnight Puzzle 500 Peice Black Cat $20.00 |
 3 VINTAGE KEYCHAIN PUZZLE HEDGEHOG ROBOT DONALD DUCK $29.99 |
 3 VINTAGE KEYCHAIN PUZZLE ELEPHANT BATTLESHIP OLDTIMER $29.99 |
 3 VINTAGE KEYCHAIN PUZZLE JALOPY CAR CUBE AND AIRPLANE $24.99 |
