An exceptionally rare, 100% complete vintage 1930s plywood interlocking jigsaw puzzle manufactured by the historic British toy maker, The Chad Valley Co., Ltd.

 

It is a reproduction of a famous painting by esteemed artist Charles Cundall (A.R.A., A.R.W.S.), which was originally commissioned by the Dyestuffs Group of ICI for use in their 1938 promotional calendar.

 

• Manufacturer: The Chad Valley Co., Ltd.

• Corporate Publisher: Imperial Chemical Industries Limited (ICI)

• Production Ref Code: REF. 197/251/438 (Stamped on lid edge)

• Packaging Patent: BOOK BOX REGISTERED DESIGN No 784900 (Stamped on lid edge)

• Piece Count: Approximately 250 precision-cut interlocking plywood pieces.

• Dimensions: Measures 17 inches by 14¼ inches when fully completed.

 

Condition:

• Puzzle Pieces: 100% Complete. The puzzle has been fully assembled, counted, and verified (see listing photos of the fully built puzzle). The lithograph paper layer is in excellent vintage shape with bright, sharp colours and no major peeling or damage.

• Box Condition: Very good structural condition for its 90-year age. The book-style box remains sturdy with all corner joints completely secure. There is minor, typical handling wear including light paper scuffing/loss on the left corner of the lid flap and a minor semi-circular paper tear/scuff in the centre of the green reverse panel where an old label was removed (please see photos).

• Storage: The puzzle has been carefully disassembled and safely secured inside a protective plastic bag within the box to guarantee no pieces are lost in transit.