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Silkie or Silky cock and hen

Silkie or Silky cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Lady Gwydyrs pair, first prize in any variety class at Bristol 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890

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1871 Birmingham Breeding Brooks Cassell Cock Cockfighting Craze Domesticus Exotic Fever Gallus Hamburg Hamburger Hamburgh Hoen Hollands Kendal Lewis Ludlow Ornithology Pair Pencilled Pickle Plumage Poultry Silky Vincent Wright Silkie


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This stunning chromolithograph depicts a proud Silkie or Silky cock and hen, the first prize winners in any variety class at the prestigious poultry show held in Bristol in 1871. The intricately detailed illustration, created by J.W. Ludlow and published by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an original work in Lewis Wright's The Illustrated Book of Poultry, showcases the unique beauty of these birds. The Silkie breed, also known as the Hamburgh Silkie or Nankin Silkie, is characterized by its distinctive silver-black plumage with a fine, silky texture, giving it an exotic and otherworldly appearance. The Silkie was a popular breed during the Victorian era, when poultry showing and breeding reached a fever pitch. The Silkie was believed to have originated in China and was highly prized for its ornamental value as well as its supposed ability to produce eggs without the need for a rooster. However, this belief was later debunked. The Silkie was also used for cockfighting, although this practice was eventually outlawed. The Silkie was not only admired for its appearance but also for its docile and friendly nature, making it a favorite among poultry enthusiasts. This beautiful print, with its meticulous silver-pencilled details, offers a glimpse into the Victorian craze for ornithology and the exoticism of game birds.

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