jenny772

hi

wonder if anyone can help im trying to find the second of two paintings done by WH Trood (1840-1899) called a christmas cracker
i have the first one (copy) wich is of a picture of Dogs pulling a christmas cracker.

The next is when the cracker has exploded this is the one im trying to find out about, and wonder if anyone would know how many orignal painting where done and how to get a copy,orignal,print of it

thanks

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Hi my brother in law has framed copies of both the pictures are you intereted
and how much are you willing to pay

many thanks Rachel

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wondering if you were able to find out the value of your christmas cracker prints because i just recently purchased both prints at a old antique shop and i am curious of the true value of the prints.

Tab0000

These prints of W.H.Trood's Christmas Crackers are very rare, and very collectible. The subject's in the pictures are very lifelike, and reflect the actions of animals at play & reaction's to exploding fireworks. I have had a cherished set of the two pictures for well over 50 years, and they are displayed where I constantly receive positive comments. I have turned down several hundred dollars for these pictures as they were given to me by my Grandfather.

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I to have both prints, the wife found them in a skip outside a house clearance!.Must say I find them very amusing and wouldnt part with them. From the comments about value it looks like I will have to send the wife looking in more skips!.

richardm

Can anybody send me a link to an image of these pictures. I'd love to see them? I'm in the Christmas cracker business and I'd really appreciate seeing them!

Thanks to anyone who can help

Annamajestic

Go to www.fineartphotolibrary.com/catalogue/TW7256 then TW7257

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I have both pics been well looked after i will part with them if the price is right thanx andy

Unregistered Nickey

I have the painting of the exploding cracker. Found it in a secondhand store. A wonderful picture.I did not know is was 1 of 2. I would like to know the value. Does anyone know? I don't think I would sell it though!

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i have the 2 also in good shape are we talking about £100 or £500 which do u think is nearer.... Brian, Sligo Ireland

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I bought these two prints at a bric-a-brac sale this week, lovely pictures but they don't seem to be that rare if all of you have them too.

haberdasher

Hi. I realise that your original question is some time ago,but I have the print you are looking for. I have the 2 pictures and am selling as a pair.If,
this is of use to you, please let me know. Kind regards. Jim Hipwell.

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I purchased both Prints not very well framed but the 2 cost me £25 i would say that was a bargain

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I believe there were 3 prints in this set. One with the dogs pulling the cracker, a second with the cracker exploding, and a third with the scene aftermath. I am going on memory of a friend of mine having all 3 in his hallway. I unfortunatelt only have the one with the cracker exploding, but would like the other 2.

MCP Johnson

I may be wrong but I believe there were 3 prints, not 2. One with the dogs pulling the cracker, a second with the cracker exploding, and a third with a scene of the aftermath. I say this because I am sure an old friend of mine had all 3 displayed in a row in his hallway. I unfortunately only have the one with the cracker exploding, but would like to have all three.

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Hello i have the set .....................

I am going to be putting them up on ebay as just sold my aunts house who passed away and just dont have the room for them

Please feel free to take a look , they are framed so dont want to spoil them by trying to look .