Early 19th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Torah shield (Tas), Galicia, circa 1800. Arched rectangular, embossed in high
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Antique Early 19th Century Ukrainian Religious Items
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Silver
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Gold-Koftgari Steel Shield 'Dhal' Rajasthan, North India, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Of convex form with everted rim, mounted with four steel bosses of domed form and an applied zig-zag band to rim, chiselled and decorated in gold overlay with central roundel contain...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
19th Century Mahogany Shield Back With Inlaid Fan
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY SHIELD BACK WITH INLAID FAN
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Italian Gilded Sconces with Shield Shade
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved and gilded wooden sconces with shield shades.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Italian 19th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commode with Shield-Shaped Escutcheons
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the 19th century with four drawers and inlaid shield-shaped ash
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Walnut
American Hand-Carved & Painted Patriotic Shield with Raised Stars, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
stars as well, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paint
English 19th Century Mahogany Shield Hall Mirror
Located in Southampton, GB
Mahogany framed Shield Mirror, with original bevelled plate. With brass gadrooning detail and hat
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Collection of Five 19th Century African Leather Shields
Sold|$4,987 / set
Collection of Five 19th Century African Leather Shields
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Collection of African circular hide shield dhals with raised central boss and leather handle
Category
Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Leather
19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Kite Shield
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century French Arts & Crafts handmade kite shield An unusual piece made in France in the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield
Located in Redding, CT
19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield . Intricate decorative design with Brass inlay
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Iron
19th Century Polish Silver Torah Shield
Sold|$9,688
19th Century Polish Silver Torah Shield
Located in New York, NY
Parcel-gilt silver Torah shield, Warsaw, Poland, 1836. Of a cartouche form applied with a Menorah
Category
Antique 1830s Polish Religious Items
Materials
Silver
19th C. European Shield Velvet Pillow
Sold|$1,250
19th C. European Shield Velvet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. shield appliqued on green cotton velvet with antique gold metallic ball trim down both
Category
Antique 19th Century European Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet, Down
Set of Six Danish 19th Century Hepplewhite Shield Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Danish painted Hepplewhite shield style dining chairs from the 19th century. This set
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Antique 19th Century Danish Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Three Ceramic Shield Ornaments from Thailand, Early 19th Century
Sold|$978 / item
Three Ceramic Shield Ornaments from Thailand, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Three shield-shaped architectural details from Thailand, early 19th century. Reclaimed from old
Category
Antique Early 1800s Thai Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Hand Carved Pine Armorial Shield
Located in London, GB
19th century hand carved armorial shield We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a 19th
Category
Antique 1850s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Pair of Painted 19th Century Swedish Shield Back Armchairs
Sold|$2,486 / set
Pair of Painted 19th Century Swedish Shield Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of painted 19th century Swedish shield back armchairs circa 1870. Good quality pair of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Paint
19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Curved Steel Shield
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century French Arts & Crafts handmade curved steel shield An excellent piece in the French
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
English Victorian Period Late 19th Century Oak Lidded Biscuit Barrel with Shield
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period oak lidded biscuit barrel from the late 19th century, with large handle
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair of Painted 19th Century Swedish Shield Back Armchairs
Sold|$2,486 / set
Pair of Painted 19th Century Swedish Shield Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A fine pair of 19th century painted Swedish chairs with carved arm. Not original upholstery but
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
A 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Mounted on Wooden Shield
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Mounted on Wooden Shield *NOW ON SALE FOR 40% OFF*
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Zinc
French Walnut and Mixed Woods Shield Form Side Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a brass-mounted shield form parquetry top atop turned legs joined by a shaped stretcher with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Painted 19th Century Swedish Shield Back Armchairs
Sold|$2,147 / set
Pair of Painted 19th Century Swedish Shield Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of painted 19th century Swedish shield back armchairs circa 1870. Good quality pair of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Paint
19th Century Pair of Italian Round Iron Shields on Stands
Sold|$4,796 / set
19th Century Pair of Italian Round Iron Shields on Stands
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century pair of Italian round iron shields on stands.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Shield Back Hall Chair of Oak
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual 19th Century Victorian oak hall chair having a hand carved, shield-shaped, scroll back with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Milton Shield, Elkington & Co, circa 1890
By Elkington & Co., Léonard Morel-Ladeuil
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description Antique 19th century rare Victorian silver plated electrotype model of the Milton
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Silver
Antique Shield Shaped Venetian Mirror 19th Century 69x37cm
Located in London, GB
large rose cartouche crest and is finely shield shaped with bead trim, rope styled borders, and flower
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
19th Century Turkish Ottoman Miniature Iron and Brass Battle Shield
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare miniature 18th century style ottoman or Moorish iron battle shield with brass trim and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Oval Lokele Shield, Woven Rush - the Congo River, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This shield originates from the Lokele people on both banks of the Congo River. The shield is large
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Rush, Wood
Large 19th Century Fire Grate Set with Essex Shield Iron Andirons
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th century fire grate set with Essex Shield iron andirons This is a large fire grate
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Monumental Silver Plated Parade Shield, Elkington c.1880
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian silver plated Elkington made parade shield, made after the 1552
Category
Antique 19th Century British Other Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Turquoise Majolica Parade Shields with Battle Scenes, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A very fine pair of French majolica ceremonial shields with an unusual turquoise iridescent glaze
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large German Oak Apothecary Cabinet with Enamel Shields, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This apothecary cabinet was designed and made in the late 19th century in Germany. It is made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Set of 8 Antique 19th Century Italian Star & Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 8 Antique 19th Century Italian Star & Shield Back Dining Chairs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th c. Canvas and Tole Painted Shields
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Decorative Stage Props
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Tôle
19th Century Mughal Leather Shield and Bronze Finials with Traces of Gold
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Mughal leather shield and bronze finials with traces of gold.
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Bronze
19th Century Mughal Bronze Shield with Original Protective Fabric and Traces of
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Mughal bronze shield with original protective fabric and traces of gold.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Needlepoint Heat Shield Screen on Brass Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
screen stands on a intricate brass tripod base. It features a floral shield with side tassel held with an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Wall Hanging Shields with Family Crests
Located in Dallas, TX
of Royal Fleur-de-Lis motifs. The other shield features a center medallion with two heraldic lions
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Medieval Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Wall Mounted Shield Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique crest was crafted in southwest France, circa 1850. The large coat of arms is heavily carved with a shell motif cartouche at the pediment supporting a crown. B...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
By Ainsley South Shields
Located in Valladolid, ES
compass or compass original from the late 19th century, by Ainsley Cardiff & Barry. Keep both compensating
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze, Iron
French 19th Century Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Lions and Shield Crest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
original large crest in shield sets the tone and features intricate and exquisite carvings of standing
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Match Pair of Mahogany English Armorial Carved Shields
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century match pair of mahogany armorial carved shields We are proud to offer a rare and
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century German Carved Wooden Coat of Arms Medallion Shield of Mainz
Located in Dallas, TX
Catholic Diocese of Mainz depicting a mitre, sword and above a wheel of Maiz (Mainzier Rad) shield. Written
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Sold|$2,758
Early 19th Century Amethyst Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
the shield shaped amethyst panel carved with the pelican plucking its breast to feed its young with
Category
Antique 1810s British Georgian Signet Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Pair of Victorian Satinwood Shield Back Desk Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely pair of antique Victorian shield back satinwood chairs, circa 1880 in date
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Satinwood
Pair of 19th C. Italian Appliqued Shield Pillows by Melissa Levinson
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of 19th C. Italian Appliqued Shield Pillows by Melissa Levinson
By Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These exquisite pillows blend historical elegance with modern craftsmanship by incorporating 19th
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Spanish Pair of Hand Carved Lions Holding Shields
Located in Marbella, ES
Late 18th-early 19th century Spanish pair of hand carved sandstone lions holding shields with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Set of 10 English Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a
Category
Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Framed Handcut Heraldic Shield Design
Sold|$1,200
Framed Handcut Heraldic Shield Design
Located in New York, NY
Framed handcut heraldic shield design. Two lions on sides of shield, with intricate floral design
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century Chinese Screen
Sold|$1,695
19th Century Chinese Screen
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Ceiling screen with carved shield Phoenix. Excellent condition, CA 1850
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Game-Shield
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Game-Shield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A shield fairground game.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art
Swan Shield / Coat of Arms
Sold|$14,500
Swan Shield / Coat of Arms
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
. Originates from a 18th century building in Venice, Italy. Probably made in Vienna, Austria, for a Venetian
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
French Brass Shield Fire Screen
Sold|$12,500
French Brass Shield Fire Screen
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass free standing shield fire screen with ribbon and floral swags, quill with arrows, and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Set of Four 19th Century English Ebonized Hall Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A set of four English 19th century originally ebonized, shield back hall chairs retaining their
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Buttoned shield back armchair
Sold|$1,614
Napoleon III Buttoned shield back armchair
Located in Malton, GB
Napoleon III shield back armchair. A classic design that will work in a huge number of interiors. Neat size
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Antique Baccarat School Cut Glass Epernge Centerpiece with Etched Shield 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
arms over serving tray, raised on flared base, 19th century Measures - 19.75" x 14.75"diam
Category
Antique 19th Century Glass
Materials
Glass
Large Indian Papier Mache Ceremonial Dhal Shield
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large Indian papier mache ceremonial Dhal shield. The round, slightly curved Dhal shield with
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Native American Objects
Materials
Paper
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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.
Questions About 19th Century Shields
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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