Antique Shields

Maximum height x width x depth: 13.5 x 8 x 12.2 inches. Wall shield plaque height x width: 9.5 x 7.2 inches. Diameter alabaster shades: 8 inches.

The Backrest: The central panel, features a raised heraldic cartouche / shield with an armorial device, flanked by bold Baroque scrolls and suspended fruit clusters and tassels carv...

The chairs are in the Hepplewhite style, featuring shield back designs which he popularised but the tapering square sectioned legs are of Sheraton inspiration.

The reverse shows a cross with castles and lions in the quarters, while the obverse carries a Hapsburg shield. Other Important Details Recovered from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señ...

., 7-1/2" x 5-13/16", 5 parts in one volume, woodcut armorial shield on general and sectional titles, large woodcut opening initials and repeated type ornament, a few leaves in disco...

Fine cabinetry, with the added interest of being presented to a Cambridge-based doctor Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Superb oak stocks present fine gr...

The mark directly replicates the asymmetrical Bindenschild—the historic Austrian heraldic shield composed of a central white band on a red field—which served as the official signatur...

A good quality early 19th century Georgian brass and steel engraved firegrate, with serpentine shaped Athenian fret and shield to centre, square tapered legs surmounted by urn finial...

A striking marquetry medallion depicting an eagle on a shield, surrounded by scrolling ribbons, adorns the central door.

Circular birch top with strung black border , fitted with 4 drawers, 2 deep and 2 short each with the same stringing and black shield shape key hole.  Top is pegged to the BASE and h...

Very fine early 18th century Italian gessoed and painted baroque overmantel mirror, possibly Florentine, the foliate and fruit carved frame with central cartouche depicting a rampant...

The moulded, arched frieze with carved spandrels surmounted by carved grapes, foliage and central shield. The shelf with carving throughout. English, circa 1900.

Originally, pole screens were practical furnishings designed to shield a seated person from the intense direct heat of a fireplace; their adjustable panels could be positioned along ...

The plain body of this fine Victorian water jug is embellished with a broad band of bright cut ornamentation depicting figures equipped with spears and shields amongst horse-drawn ch...

Seated female figures hold shields inscribed FIDES, CARITAS and SPES — the Latin words for Faith, Charity and Hope, the three theological virtues at the very heart of Christian teach...

Dated to circa 1880, this highly detailed cast of the Goddess Minerva holding a shield and cane. Minerva (or Athena in Greek Mythology) is the goddess of wisdom and warfare.

One of two we have available with a slight variation on the shield, both fitted with a hanger ready to display.

The tall, tapering column is divided into architectural registers by raised ornamental collars decorated with Renaissance scrollwork, masks, foliage, and shield-form devices. Slender...

Crafted with finely carved frames with a painted original giltwood finish, the elegant shield-form backs, molded frames, carved rosettes and fluted tapering legs reflect the restrain...

The ring is centered with a superbly engraved garnet intaglio depicting a noble coat of arms: a shield bearing three rose heads and three tulips, surmounted by a crowned plumed helmet.

An elegant decorative side chair crafted in the Italian taste, featuring a shaped shield-form back with gracefully scrolled ears and cabriole legs.

Each chair features a dramatic shield-form open back with a carved fan motif, central gilt rosette medallion, and a border of gilt laurel-style ornament.

In the bottom tableau, Greek soldiers battle with the legendary Amazons in a procession of intertwined figures, horses, knives and shields. Both works are executed in a limited palet...

Tekmessa is shown seated on an upholstered chair raised on claw feet, presenting the shield of Ajax to her son Eurysakes, who stands attentively beside her.

The intricate circular gilt-bronze frame suspended by four ornate gilt-bronze chain strands, the pierced apron decorated with chased gilt-bronze branches and leaves, surmounted with ...

The hinged lid is crowned by a three-dimensional rampant lion holding a shield, complete with an unengraved cartouche. Marked inside the lid for James Deakin & Sons together wit...

This classic piece retains all the hallmark features of the form, a high back and extended sides designed to shield the sitter from drafts. The mid-rail of the back has been sympathe...

The mark directly replicates the asymmetrical Bindenschild—the historic Austrian heraldic shield composed of a central white band on a red field—which served as the official signatur...

This is a fine antique set of four French Baroque revival ormolu wall lights circa 1900 in date. They feature shaped shield backs decorated with acanthus leaves and 'S' scrolls latt...

The substantial frieze with a coat of arms featuring griffins and shield, with swirling floral paterae to end blocks.

Designed as a gold sign post featuring a swinging shield shaped sign centering a silver quail appliqué Accented by scrolling silver supports and bead set rose cut diamonds throughout...

A striking antique Art Deco shield ring crafted in platinum and palladium, set with approximately 1.32 carats total weight of diamonds.

Ornate front aprons feature central shield motifs surrounded by scrolling foliage. Turned supports, connecting stretchers, and carved paw feet complete the substantial frames, while ...

The plate includes warriors carrying shields, spears and other weapons alongside archers, musicians, women in flowing classical garments, a horseman and figures engaged in various ac...

The architectural frame stands on four shaped supports with stepped feet and is accented with shield-form mounts. Two graceful scrolling handles embellished with foliate details comp...

However, the family crest unfortunately does not match. The shield features two cinquefoils, a symbol in heraldry known as "potentilla" and representing strength, power, honor, and l...

Each spiralling motif flanks a shield shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initials 'WM' and surmounted with a ribbon style bow.

This high-back parlor slipper chair features a hand-carved, openwork walnut splat featuring a detailed armorial shield flanked by twin rampant heraldic lions framed by scrolling acan...

Yellow glass panels are arranged as a center shield and surrounding ribbons. Currently housed in a wooden frame - the overall dimensions are for the stained glass and the frame.

A 19th century English limestone fireplace, with armorial shield to centre, flanked by serpents, plain moulded frieze with tapering pilasters to jambs, and moulded breakfront shelf.

Dating to circa 1870, this antique tile features a heraldic style coat of arms design in deep red/brown and yellow colours. It bears a central shield detailed with spears and an armo...

Dating to circa 1870, this 5-inch antique tile features a post-medieval coat of arms design in deep red/brown and yellow colours. It bears a central shield detailed with a chevron an...

The smaller escutcheons on the drawers are of shield form. There are ormolu capital mounts to the top of the columnar pilasters.

In the foreground, several Roman and Carthaginian soldiers are portrayed in military attire, wearing tunics, cloaks, helmets and carrying shields. Some figures appear to be conversin...

Framing the layout is a courtly, polychromatic border adorned with armorial shields, escutcheons, and flowing ribbon scrolls that complete its regal aesthetic.

The substantial case features a triple-hinged construction consisting of a front hunter cover protecting the dial, a hinged outer rear cover, and an additional separately hinged inne...

Most bear a likeness of what is widely referred to in English-speaking countries as the beehive mark, which is actually an upside-down representation of the original bindenschild or ...

This collection presents an outstanding variety of fern forms, from broad pinnate fronds and finely divided foliage to deeply lobed and shield-shaped leaves. Displayed together, the ...

Around the lower frame is a decorative band of studded guilloché-style ornament interspersed with medieval-inspired heraldic shield and coat-of-arms motifs, giving the fixture an unu...

This wonderful basin depicts a central classical figure with Pegasus, along with a farmer and his oxen, and the border is adorned on the interior with a ring of shields with leaves, ...

The fronts are decorated with shield-form figured panels framed by radiating veneer, while the canted corners and paneled sides continue the refined parquetry decoration.

The form is a three-sided, open-cage shield with a dense pattern of hand-scrolled spirals set within a geometric grid.

Kuznetsov - plate from Imperial Russian service, late 19th century The front is decorated with the Russian Imperial double-headed eagle incorporating the shield of St. George, frame...

Its broad shallow bowl is decorated with a dramatic group of helmeted warriors carrying spears and shields. Large circular eye motifs flank the figural scene, creating the striking “...

With a Carrara marble top with turret form front corners, 3 graduated drawers all with brass moldings, brass hardware and shield form escutcheons, flanked by fluted quarter columns, ...

Each chair is distinguished by an elaborate carved crest featuring opposing heraldic lions flanking a central shield-form cartouche. The tall backs are richly detailed with pierced f...

Italian craftsmen and workshops, in particular, produced highly decorative furniture inspired by Renaissance palazzi—often incorporating: Mythological creatures (dragons, griffi...

Britannia silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in ...

Either side two crowned maidens face inwards, holding hands above the shield. One with a sickle and grain, the other holding a ships anchor.

The jambs and frieze with recessed panels and end blocking featuring shield crest, circa 1860. From a large house in Sussex.