Antique Shields

Above the rosette decorated block is a shield, quiver filled with bows, a sword and helmet.

A leather wing chair is a classic piece of furniture typically featuring a high back with "wings" on either side, which were originally designed to shield the sitter from drafts and ...

Brass batwing escutcheon shield. 19" w., 13" d., 26.75" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years.

Note the gorgeous inlaid satinwood shield escutcheon on the front, however no key is present.

The portrait is enclosed within an architectural frame, richly adorned with martial and heraldic elements, including shields, armor, and banners bearing his name. Below the portrait...

The portrait is enclosed within an architectural frame, richly adorned with martial and heraldic elements, including shields, armor, and banners bearing his name. Below the portrait...

The dancer holds a circular shield adorned with radiating elements, while his body is decorated with tattoos, carefully rendered to emphasize both physical form and cultural identity.

The original hand coloring, including the red shield bearing the white horse of Lower Saxony, adds vibrancy and depth to the composition.

Antique English Georgian Silver Plated Covered Chafing Dish on Wooden Bun Feet with Engraved Crest/ Family Shield. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 7.5" H x 14" W x 8.5" D.

Printed on laid paper, likely issued as part of a theological or polemical publication during the Reformation, with a clearly visible double-shield watermark, typical of German paper...

The sculptural surfaces display elaborate scrolling acanthus foliage, rosettes, classical shields, and ornamental cartouches, creating a dynamic composition inspired by Louis XVI and...

Inlay details embellish the drawer fronts and sides, and at front center skirt swag in a shield motif. The original drawer hardware has a pair of ring pulls with decorative floral ba...

A superb pair of continental bevelled mirror gilded girondole wall mirrors, in outstanding condition each having three cut glass shelves with brass brackets, six candle holders on e...

Both the lid and the base share 5 hallmarks: lion passant silver standard mark; uncrowned leopard head for the London city mark; E. F over H.T. into a shield, for the maker Horace Wo...

The horses are equally detailed, shown in dynamic stride with raised forelegs, their armor and saddlecloths embellished with heraldic shields and ornate motifs. The sculptural bases ...

With a back splash with circular ends, a large top drawer, 3 graduated lower drawers all drawers with shield shaped escutcheons and wood knobs, flanked by turned columns, resting on ...

The greyhounds depicted as supporters of the shield are emblematic of faithfulness and guardianship, traits that were highly valued in noble families.

Woven entirely by hand in wool, this piece originates from Flanders and features a central shield like medallion framed by abstracted architectural and landscape forms.

The base shows the crowned shield mark with the initials “FAM” and the date “1755,” which is the founding date of the factory.

A large stepped polygon medallion dominates the field: its outer form a bold stepped shield in dusty rose antique pink — the characteristic "Kazak pink" of oxidized madder on high-al...

Beautifully crafted in 15K Yellow Gold by Australian jewellers Willis & Sons (est. 1858) this stunning Bar Brooch is Edwardian, i.e. dating from the turn of XX century – circa 1905...

The links of the bracelet are held together by a padlock in the shape of a shield. The reverse of the padlock is fitted with the original oval convex glass that covers a small compar...

The front also with a tastefully initialed shield. Weight 88 g or 2.8 t. oz. Very fine and elegant item.

He first practiced as a professional artist at North Shields in the period of 1875 -77 he sent his first works for exhibition at the Suffolk Street Gallery and the Dudley Gallery, Lo...

The ornamental cloaks, tablia, jeweled fibulae, and meticulously illustrated shields reflect the artistic priorities of Byzantine textile workshops and court attire.

The lower register presents six full-standing knights, each wearing distinctive armor and bearing shields adorned with heraldic motifs. From the lion-emblazoned shield at left to the...

The large oval mirror is crowned by an elaborate crest with heraldic shields and floral decoration. A highly decorative ensemble with strong aristocratic character, ideal for refined...

The drawer fronts are fitted with their original brass hardware, consisting of a pair of rectangular pulls with single shield-shaped escutcheon at their center. The medium wood tone ...

The olive-banded oyster-veneered sides are particularly striking, featuring a large central shield-like roundel framed with fine holly stringing.

It was both a practical tool for shielding against strong sunlight and rain, and an object shaped by Japan’s climate and the ingenuity of daily life.

A large Black Forest model of the Lion of Lucerne dated 1867, after Bertel Thorvaldsen, carved from stained linden wood, the dying lion depicted beside two circular shields and an ax...

Base marked with the crowned shield and initials FAM, the date 1755 (founding year of the factory), and “Bonn Germany”, used by the Franz Anton Mehlem factory until its acquisition b...

Unlike the single-medallion designs common to the region, this allover layout creates a rhythmic, wallpaper-like repetition of ancient motifs—such as the “Lesghi” star, stepped polyg...

It depicts a hand carved large gilt wood plaque shaped as a quatrefoile shield. The center of the shield is decorated with a round Sevres painted Porcelain Chateau des Tuileries port...

Its simple motifs include hook (çengel) and pinwheel designs nested within hexagonal shields. The rug is surrounded on all sides by a generous border composed of wedges with gently u...

Our painting also features a coat of arms, although it is difficult to interpret (near the base of the embossed golden metal vase), with a rampant lion in an oval shield surmounted b...

Antique 9ct 375 Gold Shield Shaped Locket with a beautiful angular en-scrolled top Full British Hallmarks Dated 1921 Birmingham date Letter W.

Additionally, the craftsmanship includes distinct features such as the soldiers’ helmets and shields, symbolising their readiness for battle. These pieces not only represent a histor...

The front features an elaborate heraldic shield framed by scrolling Baroque cartouches and surmounted by a galero (ecclesiastical hat) with pendant tassels, suggesting an ecclesiasti...

The façade opens with two drawers fitted with elegant drop handles, centered by shield-shaped escutcheons that reinforce the period vocabulary.

These chairs feature finely carved scrollwork, shaped back panels with a shield motif and serpentine seats that gently flare forward.

The three men called a public meeting at the North Shields Town Hall, resulting in more than one hundred volunteers enrolling in the new organisation.

This is a classical liturgical phrase, taken from traditional Jewish prayer language and commonly found on Torah ornaments (pointers, crowns, shields) in Eastern and Central Europe, ...

The set also includes Cassida species (Tortoise beetles), admired for their shield-like, often translucent forms in greens and golds.

On the far right, a warrior holds an elongated shield painted with a stylized lion motif, paired with a long spear and fully protective helmet.

The flat top is adorned with simple thin inlay around the edge and a patterned shield inlay in the center. On the inside we can find a long compartment covered by a lid and several o...

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

. , by repute possibly depicting Maharaja Vijay Singh of Marwar (1729 - 1793) Rajasthan, circa 1800’s The Maharaja is presented with a halo, facing left, wearing a sheer kurta...

With 3 slots for magazines, the front slot with upper center shield design S shaped tops supported by floral carved vertical supports, a drawer, resting on 4 cabriole legs with Frenc...

The composition is dominated by a monumental Serapi-influenced shield medallion, commanding the majestic field with stepped, angular contours that radiate strength and symmetry.

The field is dominated by a striking, repeating sequence of large, arched or shield-like medallions, rendered in alternating jewel tones.

The tall carver and pierced crest is profusely carved with acanthus and floral decoration surrounding a central shield. This is echoed at the bottom of the richly moulded arched fram...

Approximately 15 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds frame the sapphire in a shield-shaped mount, creating a luminous contrast against the deep blue center stone.

His vice, tools and already made shield featuring the head of Medusa are all rendered with exceptional precision, capturing the atmosphere of the armourer’s craft.The circular base b...

The drawers are flanked by a pair of three-dimensionally carved rounded columns set at each front side post, (holding up the overhanging apron above and giving the front a nicely fra...

A set of eight George III Hepplewhite painted armchairs, circa 1790, having pierced shield backs above rush and squab cushion seats flanked by down-swept arms, on tapering ring-turne...

Finely sculpted raised lions resting on Rococo shield flowing into footed plinth.