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Pair Framed Antique Chicken Lithographs Prints
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Pair Framed Antique Chicken Lithographs Prints

19th century
Description

A wonderful framed pair of antique poultry chromolithographs from Lewis Wright’s Cassell’s Illustrated Book of Poultry published in London, circa 1880. Featuring classic crested chicken breeds depicted in matted black and gold glazed frames these charming prints would look great in modern Kitchen.

The Illustrated Book of Poultry by Lewis Wright, first published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin in 1873, (revised and expanded from 1880-1890), is widely considered the definitive 19th-century masterwork on domestic aviculture. The text combines a deeply practical, scientific manual on poultry husbandry with highly prized art. Over its 600 plus pages, it provides meticulous breed profiles, anatomy, and advice on housing and feeding along with stunningly vibrant colour plates drawn by renowned domestic bird artist Joseph W. Ludlow. It featured 50 full-page chromolithographed plates depicting prize-winning roosters and hens.

Construction:

Framed antique lithographs

Condition Report:

Original condition with Scuffs, wear and marks commensurate with age. Some foxing and marks to prints in places.

Frame Dimensions:

Height: 48cm

Width: 42cm

Depth: 2cm

Lithograph Dimensions in Frame:

Height: 24cm

Width: 18cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Antique Chicken Lithograph Prints to the 1880s.

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SA1227445
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Description
A wonderful framed pair of antique poultry chromolithographs from Lewis Wright’s Cassell’s Illustrated Book of Poultry published in London, circa 1880.
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Featuring classic crested chicken breeds depicted in matted black and gold glazed frames these charming prints would look great in modern Kitchen.
Antique Furniture Direct
fig 1. A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts.
fig 1. Pair Framed Antique Chicken Lithographs Prints

The Illustrated Book of Poultry by Lewis Wright, first published by Cassell, Petter and Galpin in 1873, (revised and expanded from 1880-1890), is widely considered the definitive 19th-century masterwork on domestic aviculture. The text combines a deeply practical, scientific manual on poultry husbandry with highly prized art. Over its 600 plus pages, it provides meticulous breed profiles, anatomy, and advice on housing and feeding along with stunningly vibrant colour plates drawn by renowned domestic bird artist Joseph W. Ludlow. It featured 50 full-page chromolithographed plates depicting prize-winning roosters and hens.

fig 2. A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts.
fig 2. Pair Framed Antique Chicken Lithographs Prints

Construction:

Framed antique lithographs

Condition Report:

Original condition with Scuffs, wear and marks commensurate with age. Some foxing and marks to prints in places.

Frame Dimensions:

Height: 48cm

Width: 42cm

Depth: 2cm

Lithograph Dimensions in Frame:

Height: 24cm

Width: 18cm

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Antique Chicken Lithograph Prints to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227445
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Archive I A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts.

Pair Framed Antique Chicken Lithographs Prints

Archive II A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View II
Archive III A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View III
Archive IV A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View IV
Archive V A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View V
Archive VI A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View VI
Archive VII A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View IX
Archive X A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View X
Archive XI A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View XI
Archive XII A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts. View XIII
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A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts.
Pair Framed Antique Chicken Lithographs Prints
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A pair of matching framed antique chromolithographs depicting detailed crested chicken breeds, housed in black frames with gold trim and cream mounts.
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FAQs

In the late 19th century, colour chromolithography became the primary medium for publishing detailed agricultural and natural history studies, documenting specific domestic bird breeds for collectors and agricultural societies.

Original 19th-century prints were produced using stone or zinc lithographic plates on woven paper, frequently presented in glazed wooden frames with gilding and paper mounts.

Authentic chromolithographs feature micro-dot colour layer registration visible under magnification, distinctive paper age toning, and printed publication details or artist signatures along the lower margin.

Framed natural history prints function well as a symmetrical pair in dining rooms, hallways, or kitchen alcoves, providing texture and historical depth alongside contemporary or traditional furnishings.

Keep glazed prints away from direct sunlight and high humidity areas to avoid fading and foxing, cleaning the exterior glass with a dry microfibre cloth.
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