Raphael Tuck and Sons
Raphael Tuck & Sons was a business started by Raphael Tuck and his wife in Bishopsgate in the City of London in October 1866, selling pictures and greeting cards, and eventually selling postcards, the latter being the most successful. Their business was one of the most well known in the 'postcard boom' of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Their contributions left a lasting effect on most of the artistic world. During The Blitz, the company headquarters, Raphael House, was destroyed including, the originals for most of their series. The company never fully recovered.
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Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf
By Raphael Tuck & Sons
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very rare, highly sought after and collectable Father Tuck's mechanical animals
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Nicholas Nickleby's Departure for Dotheboys Hall Print, 1902 series
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Nicholas Nickleby's Departure for Dotheboys Hall print from the 1902 series by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London. Artist: Albert Ludovici, Jr. (1820-1894), he was commissioned by Raphael T...
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Raphael Tuck & Sons furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Raphael Tuck & Sons furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Raphael Tuck & Sons furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Schoenhut, J. Chein & Co., and Bernhard Hertz. Prices for Raphael Tuck & Sons furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $495, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $495.