Antique Poultry Print – Black Frizzled Fowls (1872)

Description

Description:

This rare and beautifully detailed lithograph from Cassell’s Poultry Book features Mr. J.W. Ludlow’s prize-winning pair of Black Frizzled Fowls, which won 3rd Prize in the “Any Variety” Class at Oxford, 1872. The Frizzled breed is known for its unique, curled feathers that turn outward rather than lying flat, giving the birds a striking and unusual appearance.

This illustration captures:

• The glossy black-green plumage with shimmering iridescent tones.
• The characteristic frizzled feathering, which is highly sought after in exhibition poultry.
• The compact, well-proportioned body structure of the breed.

📌 Print Details:

• Date: Oxford Poultry Show, 1872
• Dimensions: 17 x 20 cm, plus 2 cm black cardboard border for mounting and framing.
• Condition: This authentic antique print is decades old and may show minor aging signs such as foxing, edge wear, and light creasing, adding to its historical character.

This stunning Victorian-era poultry illustration is perfect for collectors of vintage poultry prints, Frizzled Fowl breeders, heritage poultry enthusiasts, farmhouse decor lovers, and those interested in 19th-century poultry illustrations.