1936
Flickers
Amalgamated Press / The Pilot
4 sets
Allan has asked whether I know anything about these cards. I don't know much. There seem to be four different sets in total but I have no idea who issued them. The twenty cards, when sorted in the correct order, were intended to be tied together with a rubber band and then you flicked them to see the image moving. Turning the pack over would show another sportsman. I would be glad to hear from anyone who can provide further information.
UPDATE (20-05-2022 14:59): Trevor has discovered that these Flicker cards were given away with The Pilot comic in 1936 and has provided some issue dates.
A1-A20 - John Jackson (Chelsea)
Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - 7 November, 1936
D1-D20 - J. Sims (Middlesex)
& H1-H20 - Eddie Hapgood (Arsenal)
D1-D20 - J. Sims (Middlesex)
& H1-H20 - Eddie Hapgood (Arsenal)
Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - 14 November, 1936
& D1-D20 - J. Sims (Middlesex)
Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - 21 November, 1936
C1-C20 - Eddie Hapgood(Arsenal)
& G1-G20 - Patsy Hendren (Middlesex)
& G1-G20 - Patsy Hendren (Middlesex)
Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - ???
A1-A20 - John Jackson (Chelsea)
& E1-E18 - Ted Drake (Arsenal)
& E1-E18 - Ted Drake (Arsenal)
Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - ???
F1-F20 - John Jackson (Chelsea)
& B1-B20 - Jack Petersen & Ben Foord (Boxing)
& B1-B20 - Jack Petersen & Ben Foord (Boxing)
I've just picked up exactly the same set at a market in Melbourne. I assume that we both have a complete set. I haven't found any information online, other than this blog.
ReplyDeleteHi David,
DeleteThat's a good find, congratulations.
Alan
Hello Alan,
ReplyDeleteThese were issued with the Pilot comic in 1936 in perforated sheet form.
H 1 - 20 & D 1 - 20 07/11/36, D 1 - 20 & A 1 -20 14/11/36, C 1 - 20 & G 1 - 20
21/11/36 that leaves F 1-20 Jackson & B 1 -20 Petersen on either end.
Regards,
Trevor
Thank you Trevor, that's a great help. I've added the information you've provided and update the post. It's good to finally discover the source of these cards.
Delete