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Snaffles 'Fishing Private’ Original Printed Christmas Card
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Snaffles 'Fishing Private’ Original Printed Christmas Card

1940 - 1960
Sold 10 February 2025 · Mark Jones Antiques
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Charlie Johnson Payne, Snaffles (British, 1884-1967)

'Fishing Private’ Christmas card, circa 1958, signed and inscribed ‘Snaffles Xmas 58’ and ‘The visitor was an Osprey’ in pencil, printed and hand coloured, in a later mount and a later ebonised frame.

In his later years, Snaffles turned his hand to Christmas and Greetings cards; some reminiscent of his earlier print subjects, all typically characterful, and with a certain charm.

Dimensions: 12 x 14.5cm (excluding mount and frame)

Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Snaffles Fishing Print to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1062780
Dealers Internal Reference
MJSA0105
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Charlie Johnson Payne, Snaffles (British, 1884-1967)
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'Fishing Private’ Christmas card, circa 1958, signed and inscribed ‘Snaffles Xmas 58’ and ‘The visitor was an Osprey’ in pencil, printed and hand coloured, in a later mount and a later ebonised frame.
Mark Jones Antiques
fig 1. A framed vintage print depicting an osprey catching a fish over water, featuring handwritten text and a black wooden frame.
fig 1. Snaffles 'Fishing Private’ Original Printed Christmas Card

In his later years, Snaffles turned his hand to Christmas and Greetings cards; some reminiscent of his earlier print subjects, all typically characterful, and with a certain charm.

Dimensions: 12 x 14.5cm (excluding mount and frame)

Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Snaffles Fishing Print to the 1950s.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1062780
Dealers Internal Ref
MJSA0105
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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Archive I A framed vintage print depicting an osprey catching a fish over water, featuring handwritten text and a black wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Snaffles 'Fishing Private’ Original Printed Christmas Card

Archive II A framed vintage print depicting an osprey catching a fish over water, featuring handwritten text and a black wooden frame. View II
Archive III A framed vintage print depicting an osprey catching a fish over water, featuring handwritten text and a black wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A framed vintage print depicting an osprey catching a fish over water, featuring handwritten text and a black wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A framed vintage print depicting an osprey catching a fish over water, featuring handwritten text and a black wooden frame. View V
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Mark Jones Antiques
Telephone 07889 071 414
Location
Northwick Park
Cotswolds
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markjones
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A framed vintage print depicting an osprey catching a fish over water, featuring handwritten text and a black wooden frame.
Snaffles 'Fishing Private’ Original Printed Christmas Card
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A framed vintage print depicting an osprey catching a fish over water, featuring handwritten text and a black wooden frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Art Print
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleTraditional Sporting Art
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHandwritten caption, Wildlife illustration, Watercolour wash, Artist signature
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

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Snaffles was the professional pseudonym of Charles Johnson Payne, a celebrated British artist renowned for his humorous and evocative watercolours and prints depicting military, hunting, and sporting subjects during the early 20th century.

These works were typically produced as hand-coloured prints or photogravures, often finished with distinctive remarque sketches and printed on quality paper stock suitable for framing or holiday greetings.

Authentic pieces generally feature the artists printed or pencil signature, characteristic paper toning consistent with age, and often include blind stamps or publisher details, whilst modern reproductions lack the texture of the original paper and printing ink.

This artwork pairs well with traditional wood panelling or neutral walls, offering character to studies, hallways, or living spaces when hung individually or grouped within a gallery wall arrangement.

To prevent fading and degradation, frame prints behind UV-protective glass, use acid-free mounting materials, and display them away from direct sunlight and areas prone to high humidity.
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