Antique Game Bantams Poultry Print – Cassell’s Poultry Book (1886)

Description

Description:

This rare and beautifully detailed lithograph from Cassell’s Poultry Book features W.F. Entwistle’s Game Bantams, including Brown Reds, Black Reds, Duckwings, and Piles, all of which were prize-winning breeds in the late 19th century. These elegant and highly prized bantam chickens are depicted in a natural setting, showcasing their vibrant plumage, distinct postures, and graceful form.

Printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, this stunning 19th-century poultry illustration is a superb example of vintage ornithological artwork, making it an ideal piece for collectors of rare poultry prints, gamefowl enthusiasts, and lovers of heritage breed illustrations.

📌 Print Details:

• Date: 1886
• Dimensions: 17 x 20 cm, plus a 2 cm black cardboard border for framing.
• Condition: This is an authentic antique print, showing natural signs of aging, including edge wear, foxing, and a charming patina that add to its historic character.

Perfect for farmhouse decor, rustic kitchens, poultry breeders, and those who appreciate historical animal illustrations.