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19th Century Blood Jasper 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
19th Century Blood Jasper 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

19th Century Blood Jasper 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Magnificent antique signet ring, it is formed on the top of a shield

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

English Adam Style Satinwood Shield Pole Screen
English Adam Style Satinwood Shield Pole Screen

English Adam Style Satinwood Shield Pole Screen

Located in Queens, NY

English Adam-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and floral decorated pole screen with shield shaped

Category

Antique 19th Century British Adam Style Fireplaces and Mantels

Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan
Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan

Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare and wonderful antique carved Crest Shield Victorian Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Toposa shield
Antique Toposa shield

Antique Toposa shield

Located in Haaltert, BE

Beautiful early 20th century Toposa shield, made of leather and wood. Collected from a private

Category

Antique Late 19th Century South Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin

Pallas Athéna with lance, shield, helmet and breastplate.Anonymus early 19th C.
Pallas Athéna with lance, shield, helmet and breastplate.Anonymus early 19th C.

Pallas Athéna with lance, shield, helmet and breastplate.Anonymus early 19th C.

Located in brussel, BE

After Athena was born fully armed from Zeus' forehead, Triton, acting as a foster parent to the goddess, raised her alongside his daughter, Pallas. The sea god taught both girls the ...

Category

Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Alriz collection: Rare and important Shield Baksaish from mid 19th cent
Alriz collection: Rare and important Shield Baksaish from mid 19th cent

Alriz collection: Rare and important Shield Baksaish from mid 19th cent

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

Large Bakhshayesh rug with an expansive field of scattered shields and tribal motifs in a spacious

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Italian Shield Back Gilt Mirror
Italian Shield Back Gilt Mirror

Italian Shield Back Gilt Mirror

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian carved wood and gold gilt shield back mirror with centered floral urn, bell flower, tassle

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Pair of English Sheraton Satinwood Shield Armchairs
Pair of English Sheraton Satinwood Shield Armchairs

Pair of English Sheraton Satinwood Shield Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Sheraton style (19th Cent) satinwood shield back Armchairs with painted and cane

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Neoclassical Louis XVI Shield Back Caned Fauteuil
Neoclassical Louis XVI Shield Back Caned Fauteuil

Neoclassical Louis XVI Shield Back Caned Fauteuil

Located in Rio Vista, CA

shield backrest. Highly carved and molded frame with a ribbon accent and floral crest. Caned back and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Italian Neo-Classic Shield Side Chair
Italian Neo-Classic Shield Side Chair

Italian Neo-Classic Shield Side Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neo-classic style (19th Cent) brown painted and gilt trimmed side chair with oval open

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder
19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder

19th C English Silver Plate Figural Crown Lion Shield Ink Well Inkwell Holder

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

on his head and is holding a shield. The shield is engraved with someone's initials which can

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pallas Athéna with Lance, Shield, Helmet and Breastplate. Anonymus Early 19th C
Pallas Athéna with Lance, Shield, Helmet and Breastplate. Anonymus Early 19th C

Pallas Athéna with Lance, Shield, Helmet and Breastplate. Anonymus Early 19th C

Located in Leuven , BE

After Athena was born fully armed from Zeus' forehead, Triton, acting as a foster parent to the goddess, raised her alongside his daughter, Pallas. The sea god taught both girls the ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Paint

An Elkington shield
An Elkington shield

An Elkington shield

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

A shield by Elkington & Co decorated with classical scenes. The centre is embellished with

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Napoleon III large buttoned shield back armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III large buttoned shield back armchairs

Pair of Napoleon III large buttoned shield back armchairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are a very high quality pair of large shield back Napoleon III armchairs. Deep buttoned and

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Weathered Terracotta Shield Plaque
Antique Weathered Terracotta Shield Plaque

Antique Weathered Terracotta Shield Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century weathered terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

19th C. French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Shield Crest and Floral Garland
19th C. French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Shield Crest and Floral Garland

19th C. French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Shield Crest and Floral Garland

Located in Dallas, TX

and wood backing, the mirror reflects the fine craftsmanship of the 19th century and possesses a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Pair of Andirons in Gilded Bronze and Iron, France, 19th Century
Pair of Andirons in Gilded Bronze and Iron, France, 19th Century

Pair of Andirons in Gilded Bronze and Iron, France, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

wings, detail usual in the 19th century, as are the eggs, shields and plant elements which complete

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Bronze

A 19th C electrotype of a 16th C Italian Shield by Elkington & Co.
A 19th C electrotype of a 16th C Italian Shield by Elkington & Co.

A 19th C electrotype of a 16th C Italian Shield by Elkington & Co.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

A circular shield depicting classical battle scenes. Another similar example can be found in the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Sheraton style arm chair
19th Century Sheraton style arm chair

19th Century Sheraton style arm chair

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century Sheraton revival shield back arm chair, with wonderful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Sheraton Shield back Side Chairs
Pair of English Sheraton Shield back Side Chairs

Pair of English Sheraton Shield back Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Sheraton style (19th Cent) satinwood shield back side chairs with painted and cane

Category

Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Sheraton Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Victorian Arts and Crafts Gothic Shield Iron Fire Screen
Victorian Arts and Crafts Gothic Shield Iron Fire Screen

Victorian Arts and Crafts Gothic Shield Iron Fire Screen

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Arts and Crafts Gothic Shield Iron Fire Screen This is a Classic in the Arts and Crafts

Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Antique Purple Glazed Stoneware Pottery Italian Classical Putti Shield Planter
Antique Purple Glazed Stoneware Pottery Italian Classical Putti Shield Planter

Antique Purple Glazed Stoneware Pottery Italian Classical Putti Shield Planter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Purple Glazed Stoneware Pottery Italian Classical Putti Shield Planter. Circa 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque
Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque

Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century antique terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is one

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Medieval Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of English Adam Shield Back Side Chairs
Pair of English Adam Shield Back Side Chairs

Pair of English Adam Shield Back Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Adam style (19th Cent) mahogany shield back (hall) side chairs with round carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Silver and gold vinaigrette box with relief and shield on the lid
Silver and gold vinaigrette box with relief and shield on the lid

Silver and gold vinaigrette box with relief and shield on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

(Silver) - 375/1000 (Gold). Assay Mark: Yes. Additional information: Good condition - 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Medieval Style Weathered Terracotta Shield
Antique Medieval Style Weathered Terracotta Shield

Antique Medieval Style Weathered Terracotta Shield

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century weathered terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Weathered Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque
Weathered Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque

Weathered Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century weathered terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Medieval Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Three 19th Century Horn Spoons
Set of Three 19th Century Horn Spoons

Set of Three 19th Century Horn Spoons

Located in High Point, NC

Set of three 19th century horn spoons with silver shields on the handles. They are so charming and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Horn

Two English Antique ‘Milton’ Shields in the Style of Elkington
Two English Antique ‘Milton’ Shields in the Style of Elkington

Two English Antique ‘Milton’ Shields in the Style of Elkington

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Two English antique ‘Milton’ shields in the style of Elkington English, Late 19th Century Height

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Resin

Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield
Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield

Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) gold painted metal shield with classic head center

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

A rare Elkington shield
A rare Elkington shield

A rare Elkington shield

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Likely depicting Hercules on a four horse drawn chariot. The boarder embellished with further classical scenes of horses and classical figures. In a wooden frame. Very good condition...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Square Glass Window w/ Shield 30" x 30"
Square Glass Window w/ Shield 30" x 30"

Square Glass Window w/ Shield 30" x 30"

Located in Brooklyn, NY

glass with a purple trim around. The center is a marbled glass shield. Currently housed in a wooden

Category

Antique 19th Century Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Antique Indo Persian Dhal Separ Shield
Antique Indo Persian Dhal Separ Shield

Antique Indo Persian Dhal Separ Shield

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing historical 19th Century Indo Persian shield handcrafted in steel and decorated with four

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Stained Glass Antique Armorial Shield Panel
Stained Glass Antique Armorial Shield Panel

Stained Glass Antique Armorial Shield Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid-19th century hand painted stained glass window set into a purpose made shaped display frame

Category

Antique 19th Century Windows

Materials

Stained Glass, Pine

Antique Walter MacFarlane & Co English Cast Iron Royal Coat Of Arms Shield 61"
Antique Walter MacFarlane & Co English Cast Iron Royal Coat Of Arms Shield 61"

Antique Walter MacFarlane & Co English Cast Iron Royal Coat Of Arms Shield 61"

By Walter MacFarlane & Co

Located in Dayton, OH

Very heavy and large Mid 19th Century English Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms Shield or Crest. Made

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Beveled Paisley Shield Mirror
Large Beveled Paisley Shield Mirror

Large Beveled Paisley Shield Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Large beveled paisley shield mirror. Modern Louis XV shaped paisley silhouette; frameless vintage

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Italian Renaissance Style Beige and Green Shield
Italian Renaissance Style Beige and Green Shield

Italian Renaissance Style Beige and Green Shield

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) beige and green shield shaped hanging banner with velvet

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances

Materials

Velvet

Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield
Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield

Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

carrying strap. Ex Kammerer Period: 19th Century Origin: Sioux, Plains Size: 16 1/2" dia. Family Owned

Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Wood

Pair of English Adam Style Shield-Back Chairs
Pair of English Adam Style Shield-Back Chairs

Pair of English Adam Style Shield-Back Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Adam style satinwood shield-back Armchairs. (Related item: 030011A)

Category

Antique 19th Century Adam Style Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood

Pair of Elegant Period Regency Gessoed and Gilt Shield Form Mirrors
Pair of Elegant Period Regency Gessoed and Gilt Shield Form Mirrors

Pair of Elegant Period Regency Gessoed and Gilt Shield Form Mirrors

Located in Bridgeport, CT

First quarter of the 19th century. Beautifully crafted shield forms with elaborate crests with 3-D

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer
Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer

Located in West Hollywood, CA

19th century Heavy Bronze Imperial Armorial Armoirie Coat of Arms with scrolls and Sand Balls Bezant

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Baroque Antique Embroidered Tapestry with Heraldic Shield, 1850s
Baroque Antique Embroidered Tapestry with Heraldic Shield, 1850s

Baroque Antique Embroidered Tapestry with Heraldic Shield, 1850s

Located in Marbella, ES

Magnificent antique tapestry embroidered with a prominent central heraldic shield surrounded by

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk

Antique George III Chairs Shield Back Mahogany Set of 2
Antique George III Chairs Shield Back Mahogany Set of 2

Antique George III Chairs Shield Back Mahogany Set of 2

Located in Lake Worth, FL

estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 2 antique 1800s George III accent side chairs shield back

Category

Antique Late 19th Century George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Stained Glass Shield Panel of Monogram
Antique Stained Glass Shield Panel of Monogram

Antique Stained Glass Shield Panel of Monogram

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique stained glass shield baring the monogram 'HJ', dating to circa 1880. Unusually shaped

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows

Materials

Lead

A Pair of Oversized Shield-Back Armchairs
A Pair of Oversized Shield-Back Armchairs

A Pair of Oversized Shield-Back Armchairs

By Wright and Mansfield

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A pair of large scale mahogany armchairs highly carved and inlaid throughout. The shield-shaped

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany, Walnut, Paint

Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror, 19th C.
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror, 19th C.

Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror, 19th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror, 19th century, with shield and scroll form crest with carved floral

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Heraldic Elephant Coat of Arms Stained Glass Shield
Antique Heraldic Elephant Coat of Arms Stained Glass Shield

Antique Heraldic Elephant Coat of Arms Stained Glass Shield

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A late 19th century heraldic style leaded stained glass of a coat of arms on a shield shape

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Stained Glass

Seed Opal Psi Omega Shield Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Seed Opal Psi Omega Shield Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Seed Opal Psi Omega Shield Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Seed Opal Psi Omega Shield Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this Psi Omega ring

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Indo Persian Engraved Dhal Metal Shields, Priced Individually
Two Indo Persian Engraved Dhal Metal Shields, Priced Individually

Two Indo Persian Engraved Dhal Metal Shields, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Two intriguing historical 19th Century Indo Persian shields, one handcrafted in bronze with four

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Pair of Scottish Terracotta Shield-bearing Lion Finials
Pair of Scottish Terracotta Shield-bearing Lion Finials

Pair of Scottish Terracotta Shield-bearing Lion Finials

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of antique Scottish terracotta parodic shield-bearing lion finials dating to circa 1880

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Statues

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

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19th Century Shields For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 19th century shields is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 19th century shields was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. 19th century shields have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 19th century shields bearing Victorian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Elkington & Co., Léonard Morel-Ladeuil and Davenport Porcelain each produced beautiful 19th century shields that are worth considering.

How Much are 19th Century Shields?

Prices for 19th century shields can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 19th century shields begin at $174 and can go as high as $135,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,716.
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