Antique Shields

The coat of arms sees a shield displaying a red cross adorned with stars and acorns below a knight’s helmet among red and white foliates.

In the middle row are a red and white cross (10) hung from a gold imperial crown on a red ribbon, with a disc (11) beneath; an eight pointed red and gold star (15) under a crown on a...

At the left a framed relief shows two legionaries in helmets and banded armor, each with a tall curved shield, standing in gabled sentry niches against a round wall of masonry, while...

At the lower left, item 11 is the badge of the same design hung by its tower from a blue ribbon, with its round reverse drawn below: a blue ring around an open book, the left page sh...

At the foot two medals hang from one red and white ribbon: a gold medal (6) with a crown over crossed swords and a shield in a laurel wreath, and a silver medal (5) with a head in pr...

The wide upper band is a crowded battle relief: horsemen rear over fallen men and horses, a standing youth with a cloak over one shoulder fills the center, a rider at the right raise...

Across the top a frieze shows attendants with a round shield, a long handled mallet and an axe, two bulls covered with cloths decorated with leaves, and a bare chested attendant at t...

At the upper right a five pointed white star over gold rays (1) has a blue ring around a gold eagle holding a shield with the cipher PI; its crowned badge (2) hangs at the lower righ...

In the middle are a gold rayed cross (2) under a crown on a red ribbon edged in green, its gold center showing a small scene with a kneeling figure, within Gothic lettering; a small ...

Below it, item 11 shows a bronze medal with a crowned shield bearing a lion, set before flags, a cannon and drums, and a silver face with a crowned mantle around a script W, also on ...

The front is accented with a small applied shield form in the center, which has tested as 14k gold and adds contrast against the silver ground.

The body is decorated with a series of large, shield-shaped reserves featuring elaborate stylized phoenix birds set against richly textured goldstone enamel grounds.

This night light is modeled in the Grotesque form of a seated tusked pig-like figure wearing a vivid green jacket and holding an elaborate, shield-shaped porcelain plaque decorated w...

Below at left, "POCAHONTAS INTERCEDING FOR THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN SMITH. 1606." shows a warrior raising a club over a prone man while a young woman kneels to shield him, watched by a gr...

Below are a pale blue cross in a wreath with a crown over crossed swords (3); a pale blue cross with a lozenged shield at its center, on a ring without ribbon (4); a pair of black cr...

At bottom left is a plain gold medal showing a laurel wreath, and at bottom right a pale blue medal with the crowned shield of Savoy, a white cross, between a palm and a laurel branc...

Men in court dress and uniform gather round the table at the right and wait at the left. A shield with a pair of scales and a trophy of arms and flags hang on the wall, and a drawn c...

Among the emblems are an ox for the butchers, a hat for the hatters, a wheel and axe for the wheelwrights, a hammer for the thatchers, a ewer for the pewterers and a shield with a se...

The Science héraldique plates of the fourth volume set out the vocabulary of French blazon in sequence, each shield labeled with the term it illustrates, so that the series reads as ...

A simple interior where a young man sits beside the hearth next to a lamp, reading from a small volume to an old man sitting opposite him, shielding his eyes with one hand, while a w...

Between the principal medallions run smaller octagonal and shield-shaped devices, hooked latch-motifs and angular sprays, worked in madder red, indigo blue, soft green, brown and und...

The deep amber hue was specifically utilized by French pharmacies to shield light-sensitive remedies, oils, and chemical solutions from UV degradation.

The front is centered with a decorative pierced brass escutcheon (keyhole plate) of scrolling, shield-like form. Its openwork pattern has aged to a soft, darkened brass tone, and it ...

The shaped, moulded and fluted shield back with stunning crest, avian, sphere and foliate motif detailing to the central reserve is flanked with fabulous scrolling foliate and flower...

The front and lid are centered with inlaid oval paterae of radiating segments, bordered throughout with banded stringing, and fitted with a shield-form escutcheon. The lid lifts to r...

The handle terminal is a design of an elongated shield with a simple, delicate, beaded border. Some interpret the design as a version of "Coffin End", which is a squared off end and ...

The coat of arms sees a shield displaying a rampant lion and a fleur-de-lis separated by horizontal red banner.

Early 19th century Spanish carved wood bench depicting beautiful detailed shields, fleur dys lis, and so much more. This monumental scaled bench has been newly upholstered in Belgium...

Equally impressive are the four sides of the box, which display an elaborate sequence of alternating dragon and phoenix motifs enclosed within shield-shaped reserves. The dragons, de...

Wall mirror in elongated shield form with a giltwood frame. The frame is richly carved with C-scrolls, shell motifs, and floral decoration.

Each rises from a shaped green faux malachite marbleized plinth with gilt edging, supporting an ornate cast-metal standard with scrolling foliate feet, rocaille aprons, grape cluster...

The upper section is crowned by an imposing polychrome heraldic coat of arms, surrounded by sculpted laurel and foliate motifs and surmounted by a knight’s helmet with decorative plu...

The front of the goblet features a polished shield shaped vacant cartouche. The goblet is raised on an equally elaborate stem, incorporating a bulbous central knop decorated with ani...

She wields a sword and holds a diamond shield. There is no doubt: she will conquer the beast.

While traditional Heriz rugs often favor a singular, massive central diamond, this Karaja-inspired variant utilizes three distinct, vertically aligned geometric shields. The central ...

Her index finger touches or points to the water’s surface below, beneath which two mythical figures battle with swords, clubs and shields. The woman is joined by three blonde haired ...

Blown amber glass demijohn with labeled shield and cork stopper with burlap collar. Materials: glass

Blown amber glass demijohn with labeled shield and cork stopper with burlap collar. Materials: glass

An Exceptional Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Cabinets The demilune shaped brèche marble top above a long single drawer, the two large diamo...

A charming 19th-century study of a classical figure, depicted holding a sickle and a shield adorned with a scarab set within a decorative oval.

The mythical creatures stand atop symmetrical hills, holding a shield in the centre. The shield shows a unicorn on a blue background beneath three six point stars.

Together, these meaningful elements transform the medallions into ceremonial shields, reflecting the weaver's aspirations for security, vitality, and the continuity of family lineage.

The intimate patina, expressive craftsmanship, and surviving historical character lend this distinguished acquisition an aura of exclusivity, appealing to collectors who appreciate t...

Portrait medallions of King Otto and shields combining the Greek cross with Bavarian dynastic arms identify the early royal form of the Order of the Redeemer, established in 1833.

Pair of horns mounted on an oak shield. Circa 1900.

This post-medieval style stained glass panel showcases a deep green shield detailed with a stag below a knight’s helmet with further stag to the top.

Above the shield a gold crest coronet supports the crest, a mountain inflamed, painted with flames in iron-red and brown, and beneath the shield a scrolling iron-red ribbon is inscri...

The interior is fitted with inkwells, a pen tray and small lidded compartments, together with a shield-shaped escutcheon. The upper section of the leather writing slope lifts to re...

He grasps behind his shield a long sword, this resting casually by his side.

Upper glass section divided by brass roundels above a chrome section leading towards the light fixtures which are shielded from view by a stunning piece of mottled and clear peach gl...

The coat of arms sees a shield displaying monochrome scalloped horizontal bars below a knight’s helmet surrounded by monochrome foliates.

The coat of arms sees a shield displaying four quarters, two with a yellow and black design, another with a ship and another with a blue and white chequered pattern, all surrounded b...

The angular projections surrounding its nucleus suggest a defensive shield, symbolically scattering malevolent influences and safeguarding the household.

The high backrest is decorated with carved heraldic shields or coats of arms, a common motif adding a sense of noble ancestry or lineage.

In British and Welsh mythology, wild, umbrella-like Queen Anne’s Lace flowers and certain umbrella-shaped wild mushrooms were frequently called "fairy parasols" or "pixy umbrellas”. ...

Blown green glass demijohn with a shield label reading "Beaune 1781" and a cork stopper with burlap collar.

In very good condition with a small sketch of a Dutch heraldic shield and sash on the verso. While print specialists colloquially refer to these works as "lithographs," 18th century...

The old man lies in a curtained bed surrounded by his armoured sons, with arms and a shield hanging on the column. The lower scene shows 1 Maccabees chapter 4, verse 36, where Judas...

Couple of splits are present on the lower bottom part of the bathtub shielding but can be mended on behalf of customer without additional cost.

The reverse shows a cross with castles and lions in the quarters, while the obverse carries a Hapsburg shield.