Vintage Master Craftsman Gold Box Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Hand Cut The Poppy Fields

Description: Vintage Master Craftsman Gold Box Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle - "The Poppy Fields" These are no longer in production; they were made in the late 1980's - early 1990's by hand. Each piece of the puzzle was handmade and hand-cut. Rare, Vintage and getting harder to find. Maker: Michael Stanfield Limited Origin: Made in England, Murdock Road, Bicester, Oxon. Dimensions: 13.5" x 9.5" (approximate) Pieces: 200 (approximate) Puzzle was completed and photographed to demonstrate all pieces are present. However, there is no photo inside or on the box. The maker explains, "NO GUIDE PICTURE is provided with this Master Craftsman Gold Box Jigsaw Puzzle, as to do so would destroy much of its absorbing interest. The greatest pleasure is derived from not knowing beforehand the actual picture the puzzle will make and to see it gradually form as the pieces are assembled." The subject of this puzzle is "The Poppy Fields" -- an important theme signifying Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honor armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919, the day is also marked by war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. In most countries, Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of First World War hostilities. Hostilities formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918, in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning. ("At the 11th hour" refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 am.) The First World War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919. The tradition of Remembrance Day evolved out of Armistice Day. The initial Armistice Day was observed at Buckingham Palace, commencing with King George V hosting a "Banquet in Honour of the President of the French Republic" during the evening hours of 10 November 1919. The first official Armistice Day was subsequently held on the grounds of Buckingham Palace the following morning. During the Second World War, many countries changed the name of the holiday. Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations adopted Remembrance Day, while the US chose Veterans Day.

Price: 50 USD

Location: Carmel, Indiana

End Time: 2023-12-07T01:18:56.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.9 USD