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Antique Victorian Period Gold and Shield-Shaped Sardonyx Locket Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold poison ring set with a shield-shaped sardonyx plaque which opens to reveal a
Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

15K Gold Victorian Banded Agate Shield Shaped Signet Ring
Located in Venice, CA
this, it glows when worn. The signet is shield-shaped, denoting protection for its wearer, bezel set
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1870s English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Gold

African Shield
Located in New York, NY
19th Century African Shield. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya
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19th Century African Antique Shields

Materials

Iron

Antique African Shield
African Shield
H 32 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
Bitterman Bros, Edwardian Opal Platinum 14 Karat Gold Shield Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a shield shaped opal cabochon - translucent white in body color with spectral pay-of
Category

1910s Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Dayak Iban Shield
Located in London, GB
A rare hand carved Dayak tribal shield from Kalimantan/Borneo, Indonesia. These shields were made
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Antique Dayak Iban Shield
Dayak Iban Shield
H 44.49 in W 16.15 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Shield
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak Heraldic Shield With Carved Shell Work. Dimensions Height 18 Inches Width 13.5
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Late 19th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Shield
19th Century Shield
H 18 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in
An Elkington shield
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A shield by Elkington & Co decorated with classical scenes. The centre is embellished with
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19th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique An Elkington shield
An Elkington shield
H 25.01 in Dm 25.01 in
Ngabandi Yakoma Shield
By Coutheillas
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very fine early 20th century Fighting Shield from the Ngabandi Yakoma people of Congo
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1920s Congolese Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wicker

Antique Ngabandi Yakoma Shield
Ngabandi Yakoma Shield
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H 29.53 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in
African Zulu Shields
Located in Venice, CA
Traditional South African Zulu shields date back to King Shaka Zulu and have been used by tribesman
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19th Century African Antique Shields

Materials

Wood, Paint

African Zulu Shields
African Zulu Shields
H 21 in Dm 21 in
Rare 1940s Diamond and Emerald Ring in Palladium 1.83 E - VS1 Shield Cut
Located in Wailea, HI
Rare 1940's Diamond and Emerald Ring in Palladium 1.83 E - VS1 Shield Cut One Shield Cut Diamond
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shields

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Palladium

'Shield of Achilles', a Monumental and Important Silver Gilt Shield
By John Flaxman, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell
Located in London, GB
'Shield of Achilles', a monumental and important silver gilt shield Designed by John Flaxman for
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Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Silver, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Islamic Persian Iron Shield
Located in Rochester, NY
Persian and iron shield. Engraved with Moresque designs . Woven interior. Early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Iron

African Woven War Shield
Located in San Rafael, CA
A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven
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Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wicker, Wood

African Woven War Shield
African Woven War Shield
H 53.5 in W 17 in D 3 in
African Art Massai Shield
Located in PARIS, FR
of utilizing shields as integral elements of their warrior culture. Symbolically, the Maasai shields
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Animal Skin, Pigment

Toposa Shield, African Art
Located in PARIS, FR
aspects of the Toposa people's craftsmanship lies in their creation of shields. These shields hold immense
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Leather, Pigment

Edwardian 14k Shield Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
engravings. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring showcases a radiant shield design
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Frameless Shield Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Large beveled shield mirror. Modern shaped paisley silhouette; frameless vintage mirror with
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Shields

Materials

Mirror

Large Frameless Shield Mirror
Large Frameless Shield Mirror
H 46 in W 32 in D 1.75 in
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.
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Early 20th Century Sudanese Antique Shields

Materials

Hide, Leather, Wood

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
H 40 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Amhara Shield, African art
Located in PARIS, FR
The Amhara Shield is an artful creation crafted around 1910 in the Lake Tana region of northern
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Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Leather, Pigment

Antique Ethiopian Hide Shield
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Ethiopian animal hide shield with leather knots at the centre securing the
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Shields

Materials

Hide

Mahogany Beveled Shield Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Solid wood backing. Wired to hang vertically.
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Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Mahogany Beveled Shield Mirror
Mahogany Beveled Shield Mirror
H 18.5 in W 14.75 in D 1.75 in
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...
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Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

A rare Elkington shield
A rare Elkington shield
H 28.75 in W 44.89 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Spanish Armorial Shield
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Spanish armorial shield carved in a baroque style in pine. Circa 1820.
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Shields

Materials

Pine

Large African Face Shield
Located in Norton, MA
It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the process of hard work during the making period.
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Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Large African Face Shield
Large African Face Shield
H 28 in W 14 in D 4 in
Pair of Antique Medieval Shields
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique 20th century medieval shields. Made from tin, this splendid pair would make for
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Tin

Pair of Antique Medieval Shields
Pair of Antique Medieval Shields
H 32.09 in W 20.67 in D 0.4 in
Shield Drake, Pl. 249
By William Lewin
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
From publication The Birds of Great Britain, Systematically Arranged, Accurately Engraved, and Painted from Nature. Published 1793-1801 in London. Markings Watermark: 1794 J.Whatma...
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Late 18th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Etching

English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite shield back chair in fruitwood with overall classical floral painting, the
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1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Shields

Materials

Paint, Fruitwood

English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
H 34.5 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Italian Shield Back Gilt Mirror
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian carved wood and gold gilt shield back mirror with centered floral urn, bell flower, tassle
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19th Century Italian Antique Shields

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
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19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Upholstery

Napoleon III Buttoned shield back armchair
Napoleon III Buttoned shield back armchair
H 34.65 in W 32.29 in D 29.53 in
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural
Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
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H 15.25 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Pair of English Decorative Painted Shields
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of English decorative painted shields with coats of arms. 1940. Dimensions 18 inches
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Early 20th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Metal

Sainte with Shield, 18th-19th Century
Located in Virum, DK
A sainte with shield. A Renaissance carved oak figure, standing in a later oak niche, 18th-19th
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Late 18th Century European Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Sainte with Shield, 18th-19th Century
Sainte with Shield, 18th-19th Century
H 45.28 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
1880s French Terracotta Lions Holding Shields
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s French terracotta lions holding shields. Out of a East Hampton, NY garden.
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1880s Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

Shield-Shaped Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1773
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A shield-shaped vase, decorated to resemble porphyry, and highlighted with gilding. Marked for
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Stoneware

Shield-Shaped Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1773
Shield-Shaped Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1773
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H 711 in W 7 in D 5 in
Antique Indian Battle Shield 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
battle shield 19th century Very old battle shield probably India. Arched round body. Unfortunately, age
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Late 18th Century Indonesian Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Platinum Diamond & Emerald Shield Shaped Pendant
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage Diamond & Emerald shield shaped pendant. The pendant has 4 round diamonds weighing
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma
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Early 20th Century Togolese Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wicker

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative and impressive shields from the buttress-like roots and/or trunks of mangrove
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Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield
Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield
H 77.75 in W 16.5 in D 2.25 in
Italian Neo-Classic Shield Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
carved shield form back and striped upholstered seat.
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Neo-Classic Shield Side Chair
Italian Neo-Classic Shield Side Chair
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Seated Cast Stone Lion with Shield
Located in Sheffield, MA
The French cast stone seated cast stone figural lion with its paw on the shield once represented
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Early 20th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Stone

Seated Cast Stone Lion with Shield
Seated Cast Stone Lion with Shield
H 16.5 in W 6.75 in D 9.5 in
Classical Revival Pair of Ceremonial Swords & Shield
Located in Milford, NH
steel shield with nickel plating featuring classical, angelic and military figures, some on horseback
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Early 20th Century European Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of 3 Antique Medieval Style Shields
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 3 early 20th century antique medieval style decorative shields originating from France
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Tin

Set of 3 Antique Medieval Style Shields
Set of 3 Antique Medieval Style Shields
H 39.18 in W 22.05 in D 0.4 in
Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Shields

Materials

Leather

Malayer Rug with an Interesting Shield Design
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A good example of a Malayer rug with an interesting shield design on an indigo blue ground The
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Shields

Materials

Wool

Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Muslin shield with backhand hold, bundle sticks with red and yellow ochre and original shoulder
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19th Century American Native American Antique Shields

Materials

Hide, Wood

18th century Georgian shield back side chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very nice example of an 18th century shield back side chair. Great quality with painted
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18th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Mahogany

18th century Georgian shield back side chair
18th century Georgian shield back side chair
H 37.01 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Byzantine Silver Ring with Granulated Shield Bezel
Located in London, GB
A silver Byzantine ring, distinguished by its large, granulated shield bezel, which reflects the
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Nigerian Mofu Patterned Metal Shield, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mofu tribe of Nigeria was particularly famed for their metal shields. Expertly forged, the
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Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Metal

Eight Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
A set of eight mahogany (six chairs two carvers) Hepplewhite style dining chairs with pierced wheatsheaf carved splats above overstuffed leather seats. All raised up on square taperi...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

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. Indistinct writing to the base.
Category

19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Pine, Stained Glass

Stained Glass Antique Armorial Shield Panel
Stained Glass Antique Armorial Shield Panel
H 35.63 in W 35.63 in D 2.56 in
Handsome English Edwardian Mahogany Shield-Form Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of shield form in the neoclassical taste, the mahogany frame with applied brass decoration.
Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber

Fireplace Shield French 19th Century Neoclassical France
Located in New York, NY
Fireplace Shield French 19th Century Neoclassical France. A large neoclassical stove shield in
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

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
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of English Sheraton Satinwood Shield Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Sheraton style (19th Cent) satinwood shield back Armchairs with painted and cane
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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Shields

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Early 19th Century Nigerian Iron Shield/Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 19th century Nigerian Shield/Currency. Actual currency from Nigeria used to buy livestock
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Early 19th Century Nigerian Antique Shields

Materials

Metal

Pre-Victorian Pink Sapphire Roman Shield Earrings
Located in METAIRIE, LA
These Pre-Victorian Circa 1870 10 Karat Gold Shield Earrings feature 2 Focal Oval cut Natural
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1870s Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine George III mahogany hall chair, the shield back bear painted heraldic crests commemorating the
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1790s Scottish Hepplewhite Antique Shields

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair
Late 18th Century Shield Back Hall Chair
H 32.25 in W 15.25 in D 17.25 in
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Antique Shields For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique shields for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all antique shields available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique shields available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique shields to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Neoclassical and Victorian antique shields are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique shields over the years, but those made by Elkington & Co., Walker & Hall and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Shields?

Antique shields can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.