John Jaques & Son
Jaques’ Happy Families
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by Simon Wintle
In 1851 the games manufacturer John Jaques of London (founded in 1795) commissioned a set of drawings from John Tenniel, later Sir John, the chief cartoonist of Punch, for their new game of Happy Families.
Jaques’ Illustrated Proverbs
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by Simon Wintle
Jaques’ Illustrated Proverbs, c.1870. The complete proverb is printed along the top of each card in the set.
Kingdoms of Europe
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by Simon Wintle
A collecting game published in two series: the first series featuring Western Europe and the second series Eastern/Southern Europe.
Lend Me Five Shillings
Lend Me Five Shillings; or, Her Majesty's Privy Purse by John Jaques & Son, c.1875
National Gallery (Dutch School)
National Gallery (Dutch School) published by J. Jaques & Son, c.1895.
On Spec
“On Spec” is a round game based on selling stocks and shares, published by John Jaques & Son, c.1920.
Quits
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by Simon Wintle
Jaques' Quits card game, c.1880-85, with portraits of monarchs inside suit symbols in red, blue and yellow, designed to assist in the education of school children in British history.
Safety First
Safety First card game embodying the Kerb Drill, published by John Jaques & Son Ltd, 1940s.
Snap
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by Simon Wintle
Snap, the Old Original Game, has captured the imaginations of children for over a century!
The Evolution of Bezique boxed sets, 1869 to 1990
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by Tony Hall
The first company to register Bezique materials with Stationers’ Hall was Josh Reynolds & Son in September 1869.