Finished 30th May 2013 + a funny timelapse video!

 2x 250 Pieces

"National Trust UK, Coast & Country"

Cardboard Jigsaw Puzzles by Gibson, 2008

 COAST

"View of bales of Hay near Chyngton Farm in the Foreground, with the spectacular white Seven Sisters cliffs and calm turquoise sea beyond."

This Coastline is located in Sussex, between Birling Gap and Cuckmere Haven. The chalk cliffs are continously eroded by the sea. The house between the haybales and cliffs are the coastguard cottages.

Although it is made of only 250 pcs., this puzzle wasn't easy to assemble. Pieces of the same colour fit everywhere :-)

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COUNTRY

"Drowned drumlins at Strangford Lough. Sheep grazing in the fore with their woolly coats caught in the sunshine."

This landscape is one of the greatest attractions in Northern Ireland. There are myriads of tiny inlets and 120 islands spread over UK's largest sea inlet. Strangford Lough is famous for over 2000 species of marine life, wildflowers and butterflies. the sheltered waters also allow a great population of common seals.

This jigsaw puzzle was really thrilling to assemble due to the shape and fit of the pieces.

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last but not least: a funny timelapse video if found today

Watch out now

Finished 30th May 2013

500 Pieces

Cochem Castle at the river Mosel, Germany

50° 8′ 32″ N, 7° 10′ 1″ E

First Castle was built in the late 12th century, then destroyed in the 17th c.

Rebuilt by an entrepreneur from Berlin, Mr. Ravené, between 1868-1877.

The Cochem Castle copies the Gothic Revival Architecture during the Historicism Era.

Today you can visit the Castle which has been turned to a museum.

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The Jigsaw puzzle is made of cardboard as a limited edition by Puzzlefabrik. Age unknown.

Finished 29th May 2013 (+ 15th Feb. 2011)

60 Pieces

Bands of the Household Cavalry at the Buckingham Palace

Vintage wooden jigsaw made of Plywood
Picture by A.Vivian Mansell - age of the jigsaw: approx. 1960+

The household Cavalry Regiment is a ceremonial regiment of the british army.
It consist of a squadron from each household regiment as well as a squadron from the headquarters. It is mostly seen at "Trooping the Colour".

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Jigsaw solved in Feb.2011 was made of 72 pcs.

Crossword Puzzle - if you solve it, please let me know :-)

Copyright: The New York Times, 2004
Puzzle by Alan J.Weiss
Edited by Will Shortz

Photo taken by me from the tinbox of the below assembled jigsaw Puzzle (by Excalibur).

Finished 25th May 2013

 

500 Pieces

The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Puzzle

Created by Alan J. Weiss and Edited by Will Shortz 

Please read here how Will Shortz edits a puzzle

and find out crossword Puzzles from the New York Times to be solved online

Finished 20th May 2013

 45 Pieces

Taurus

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Sagittarius (re-assembled)  & Taurus

Finished 20th May 2013

500 Pieces

unknown landscape and port

Finished 17th May 2013

500 Pieces (-1)

Soglio with Sciora Group, Switzerland

Soglio is located in the South-East of Switzerland, close to the italian Border. It was first emntioned in 1186. In the 16th c. the whole village coverted to the Reformed Church and still is.

According to a Census in 2000 80% of the inhabitants are used to the italian language, which means: 138 people.

Finished 15th May 2013

1530 Pieces

Cathedral St. Peter, Vatican city

The Cathedral was built 1506-1623 and the Dome was designed and constructed by Michelangelo.

You can see a part of the colonnades on the left side and in the middle a fountain which is 14 metres high.

On the right side is a part of the Palace as well as the Rooftop of the Sistine Chapel.

The Jigsaw Puzzle is dated 1994 and is almost 20 years old...

Finished 10th May 2013

1000 Pieces

Trakai Castle, Lithuania

Finished 10th May 2013

 250 Pieces

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh

Coronation day (2.6.1953)

A Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw of 2002 to commemorate the 50th Jubilee including cute Whimsies related to the Jubilee, the Regalia and Coat of Arms as well as the Favourites of Queen Elizabeth II: Corgies and Horses :-)

The only thing to critize: the Queen's Face has been cut twice + right through her left eye... 

what an inelegant cut!

Finished 9th May 2013

 1008 Pieces

"Treasures Within" by Marcello Corti

This Painting was created to meet the ethical and environmental standards of the National Trust, UK.

The Inspiration was taken from a selection of Treasures found in special places 

Let's take a walk through the upper floor:

 The Library at Ham House, Richmond-upon-Thames. The Globe dates back to 1746

Die Bibliothek von Ham House. Der Globus stammt aus dem Jahr 1746.

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The Bedroom was inspired by the Larkspur Bedroom at Staden in West-Sussex. The Wallpapers were designed by William Morris.

Das Schlafzimmer wurde inspiriert vom sog. Larkspur-Schlafgemach in Staden, West-Sussex. Die Tapeten wurden von William Morris entworfen.

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 The Bedroom and Dressingtable were taken from the Oval Bedroom at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire. The Nursery was inspired by the Nursery at Wallington, Northumberland and contains a late 18th c. Horse-Triycycle.

Das Schlafzimmer und der Kosmetiktisch befinden sich im ovalen Schlafzimmer in Berrington Hall, Herefordshire. Das Kinderzimmer wurde einem Herrenhaus in Wallington, Northumberland entnommen. Dort befindet sich ein Pferd-Dreirad aus dem späten 18. Jh.

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 The Billard Room was established 1927-1929 at Upton House, Warwickshire.

Der Billardsaal wurde 1927-1929 in Upton House eingerichtet.

Downstairs:

In a green salon a lady plays a harpsichord built in 1634. The Harpsichord is taken from the Great Staircase at Ham House.

Eine Gesellschaft lauscht der Dame am Harpsichord, einer alten Form des Klaviers. Das Musikinstrument wurde 1634 gebaut und steht an der großen Treppe in Ham House.

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The Grand Staircase at Chirk Castle, Wrexham. Constructed 1777 by Joseph Turner.

Die Freitreppe in Chirk Castle, Wrexham - erbaut 1777 von J. Turner.

The Ladies are ready for a great evening

Die Damen sind bereit für einen eleganten Abend

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The Dining Room at Polesden Lacey, Surrey, with a huge Mahogany Table and a picture of the current King on the Wall. The Room was designed 1903.

Der Speisesaal von Polesden Lacey, Surrey, mit einer Tafel aus Mahagoni und dem Portrait des Königs an der Wand. Der Speisesaal wurde 1903 eingerichtet.

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What's going down in the cellar?

Was ist denn da im Keller los?

The Wine Cellar at Tatton park, Cheshire. The Butler keeps account of the stock.

Der Weinkeller in Tatton park, Cheshire. Hier überprüft der Butler die Bestände.

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The Brushing Room at Newton House, Dinefwr Castle, Carmarthenshire, shows a collection of shoes and boots for riding, gardening and a great evening out.

Der 'Bürstenraum' in Newton House, Dinefwr Castle, dient der Pflege der Utensilien und Schuhe zum Reiten, zur Gartenarbeit und auch für den Abend der Herrschaften.

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Ironing at Newton House, Dinefwr Castle, Carmarthenshire .

Das Bügelzimmer in Newton House, Dinefwr Castle,Carmarthenshire.

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 The Butchery at Saltram, Devon, with Meat racks and chopping blocks. Saltram was home to one family for nearly 300 years.

Die Metzgerei in Saltram, Devon, mit Fleischhaken und Schlachtblöcken. Saltram war für 300 Jahre im besitz einer einzigen Familie.

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 The Kitchen at Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire. Just take alook at the bells and dried spices like chili, lavender and garlic.

Die Küche in Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire. Schaut euch nur mal die Rufglocken und die getrockneten Gewürze (Chili, Knoblauch, Lavendel) an.

Finished 7th May 2013 - updated 27th May 2013

 150 tiny (!) Pieces

"Cows - yellow, red and green, 1912"

by Franz Marc

just look how small the pieces are

a really nice finger excercise!

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another excercise:

352 Pieces

South America

taken from the famous german 'Diercke'-Atlas, Westermann Publ.
edited by Westermann, produced by Otto Maier, Ravensburg.

Update: this very special jigsaw puzzle was not a common article that could be found in catalogues of the Westermann Publishing House, but a merchandising product produced between 1974-1975. It came along with a new edition of the Atlas but wasn't licensed for schools. No idea if the jigsaw puzzle was given for free or if you had to pay a protective charge.

Finished 6th May 2013

80 Pieces

Constellation "Leo"

Finished 6th May 2013

 120 Pieces

Chichester Cathedral

"Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity"

built in 11th century in norman and gothic style on the ruins of a roman basilica; it is famous for its separated bell tower.

Find out more on the official cathedral website

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120 Pieces

Winchester Cathedral

"Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, St. Peter and Paul"

This Cathedral is one of the longest Gothic Cathedrals in Europe! The huge medieval stained glass window in the West can be seen on this painting. It was destroyed in the middle of the 17th century during civil war and restored from the broken glass in 1660.

Jane Austen, the world famous novelist of 'Pride and Prejudice', is buried here.

Please feel free to visit the website of Winchester Cathedral

Winchester was the capital city of England until 12th century

Finished 6th May 2013

 250 Pieces

An Ancient Puzzler

by Vivienne Morgan

what a stunning and funny adaption of an ancient egyptian painting :-)

it is, of course, a Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw with Whimsies related to ancient Egypt.

Finished 5th May 2013

999 Pieces

Adam and Eve in their earthly paradise

Peter Wenzel, 18th century

This masterpiece contains more than 200 animals in a perfectly painted manner. 

It was bought by Pope Gregory for his apostolic palace and collection.

Finished 4th May 2013

500 Pieces

Himeji Castle, Japan

The hilltop castle was built in the 14th century and expanded in the 16th c. according to the so-called feudal period. It is the finest surviving example of prototypical japanese architecture. It consists of 83 buildings and is known as "White egret castle".

Since 1993 it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Finished 4th May 2013

1008 Pieces

Chambord Castle, France

Finished 2nd May 2013 (+ 19th may 2011)

 

 150 Pieces

The Scots Guards