Antique Silkies Poultry Print – Cassell’s Poultry Book (1871)

Description

Description:

This rare and beautifully detailed lithograph from Cassell’s Poultry Book showcases The Right Honorable Lady Gwydyr’s prize-winning pair of Silkies, winners of First Prize in the “Any Variety” class at Bristol, 1871. The elegantly illustrated white Silkie rooster and hen are depicted in a picturesque countryside setting, emphasizing their unique fluffy plumage, dark skin, and crest feathers, which make Silkies one of the most recognizable and beloved poultry breeds.

Printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, this stunning 19th-century poultry illustration is a must-have for collectors of rare poultry prints, heritage breed enthusiasts, and lovers of antique farm animal art.

📌 Print Details:

• Date: 1871
• 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 minor imperfections that add to its historic charm.

Perfect for farmhouse decor, vintage kitchen art, poultry breeders, and collectors of historical animal illustrations.