Antique Golden-Pencilled Hamburg Chickens Print – Cassell’s Poultry Book (1871)

Description

Description:

This stunning antique lithograph from Cassell’s Poultry Book features a prize-winning pair of Golden-Pencilled Hamburg chickens, a rare and elegant breed known for its striking feather patterns and prolific egg-laying ability. The rooster, with rich golden plumage and a confident stance, contrasts beautifully with the hen’s intricately patterned feathers, making this a superb example of 19th-century poultry illustration.

These birds, bred by Mr. Henry Beldon, were awarded a cup at Crystal Palace in 1871, a testament to their prized lineage and breed standard. This lithograph, produced by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, captures the beauty, grace, and historical significance of the Hamburg breed, making it a wonderful collectible for poultry enthusiasts, vintage art collectors, and lovers of farm-inspired decor.

📌 Print Details:

• Date: 1871 (Late 19th Century)
• Dimensions: 17 x 20 cm, plus a 2 cm black cardboard border for framing.
• Condition: This is an authentic antique print, and as such, it may exhibit signs of age, including foxing, minor edge wear, and patina, adding to its historical charm and authenticity.

A perfect addition for farm-inspired interiors, kitchen decor, poultry collectors, or vintage artwork lovers.