Antique Shields

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 1...

A courtly male figure in fitted tunic and hose reflects refined urban or noble dress, while the armored figure with shield and spear evokes the martial world of knights and city guar...

Each chair features a shaped shield back intricately carved in high relief with scroll and foliate motifs.

Chinese Export Silver Card Case, circa 1890, embossed and chased with a dragon among clouds on one side, featuring a single vacant shield-shaped cartouche; the reverse decorated with...

He carries a curved scimitar and a round shield emblazoned with a stylized tiger face. Surrounding figures include archers and additional troops positioned near a watchtower, reinfor...

Other with the familiar Vienna beehive (shield) mark.

A fine quality rosewood armchair with shield-shaped back and standing on cabriole legs.

These are boldly chased with flowers and foliage, the bases applied with demi-figures and a shield engraved with arms. Both pieces are marked by the artist including the year.     

The central glazed door has a shield-shaped frame and opens to a fabric-lined interior with display shelving.

The design is dominated by boldly cut acanthus leaves and scrolling foliage arranged in a symmetrical, shield-like composition. A central flower-form bobeche projects forward to hold...

A word or two on the shape of the escucheon (shield): the decorative shape of this shield is known as the "two engrailed top" which references the top of the shield with its double s...

BERNARD BENEDICT HEMY, 1845 - 1913 North Shields painter of coastal marines who studied at the Newcastle School of Art.

The armor and shields depicted here demonstrate the gradual evolution toward the medieval knightly ideal.

-G. in Berlin around 1905, the sheet illustrates two separate scenes: above, a group of Scythian warriors with horses, shields, and bows; below, men and women of Asia Minor in richly...

Four unique charms highlight the bracelet’s storied artistry: an enamel shield displaying an ornate gold monogram, a starburst set with pearls, a delicately engraved four-leaf clove...

A very nice Victorian cricket ball with silver shield commemorating a hat trick by E.R Davies. The engraving states: Presented To E.R.

Key Characteristics of Hepplewhite Furniture: Shield-back chairs: A defining feature of Hepplewhite furniture is the use of a shield-shaped chair back, replacing the traditional, nar...

Wonderfully decorated with a rampant lion presenting a shield, the look is Town and Country chic at its Gallic best.

Ancient Greek city-states such as Corinth were defended by the hoplites (derived from the hopla or round shield), citizen-soldiers primarily armed with swords, spears and shields.

Above every shield rests an ornate crown corresponding to the title or dignity of the territory—ranging from ducal and royal crowns to the Hungarian Holy Crown of St.

Scrolled volutes and a shaped lower cartouche complete the shield-like silhouette, giving the panel an architectural presence.

One side portrays the Liberty profile 1900 and the other one, the USA Shield, In God We Trust and Five D. In the back the brooch has a trombone clasp.

On either side of the head, the ring is made of gold wires that meet and a shield motif set with a small rose-cut diamond. Total central ruby weight : 1,57 carat approximately.

Executed in fine, luminous white porcelain, the set is richly adorned with hand-applied gilt decoration, featuring bold gold bands, finely detailed laurel wreaths, and shield-shaped ...

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 ...

The decorative canopy, adorned with heraldic shields and patterned textiles, adds architectural structure and visual depth to the otherwise open background.

Vase The oroplastic design features battling Amazons with shields and full length spears - This design was originally called Fipop -and was probably the first oroplastic design patt...

Italy, late 18th century, church altar reliquary, hand carved solid wood, gesso, and silver leaf, in Baroque taste, finely detailed figural bust form, with hollowed central relic com...

INDULGE IN A VICTORIAN TO ART DECO LOCKET OF GREAT QUALITY WITH STUNNING NATURAL RUBIES AND ROSE CUT DIAMONDS IN A CLASSIC 14 KARAT GOLD SHIELD FORM DESIGN DATING TO CIRCA 1860-1920....

This finely cast bronze sculpture, made in France in the late 19th century, is a striking representation of a classical Greek warrior — likely a hoplite — caught in the dynamic motio...

The other recumbent, shield bearing with detailed mane and facial expression.

This purple-robed figure raises his hand to his brow, shielding his eyes as he gazes upward toward a hawk in flight.

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

Side B features a departure scene with two central warriors, one wearing a high crested helmet and carrying a circular shield and spear, the other standing behind him wearing an arch...

Men, women, and a child are shown engaged in domestic activity, with cooking vessels, tools, shields, and animals integrated into the setting.

Comte partant pour la guerre, suivi de ses vassaux (VIIIe au IXe siècle) Count departing for war, followed by his vassals (8th to 9th century) A dramatic narrative scene depicting fe...

Worth knowing: The design of the ox-head chairs developed in Munich and Vienna in the early 19th century and resulted from the inverted shape of an Amazon shield. The chair shape is ...

Each featured grasping a shield with painted griffin motifs, and meticulously detailed with flowing floral and gilt accents.

The cover and front are adorned with delicate shield-shaped inlays, offering a subtle yet distinguished decorative detail characteristic of Georgian refinement.

The shield above is engraved with a contemporary double headed eagle Crest.

The backplate is elaborately cast with a central shield-shaped medallion surrounded by scrolling acanthus and foliate details.

Fitted with ebonised handles and shield escutheons. Standing on tapered legs with ebonised detailing.

The artist has captured their subject gazing into the distance with a hand raised to shield their eyes. The oil has been left unsigned.

The profile features softened edges and rounded corners, contrasted by linear moldings that emphasize the form’s architectural simplicity. At its center, a shield-shaped crest carvi...

This exceptional example features extraordinarily fine embroidery work depicting the American eagle with fully spread wings perched above crossed U.S. flags and a patriotically strip...

Specifications: Origin: Russia, Imperial Era Material: Gilt Silver (84 Russian Silver Standard) Decoration: Cobalt Blue Enamel and Freshwater Pearls Design: Profile portraits of Tsar...

This isn’t factory shine meant to impress at a glance—it’s texture meant to be appreciated slowly, preferably across a well-set table. At the front is a shield-shaped cartouche, lef...

The shields held by the cherubs feature heraldic carvings, adding a touch of historical grandeur to these pieces.

* 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 I...

Black Forest carved hazelnut wood sculpture depicting two birds framed by oak branches, leaves, acorns with a terminal shield. Germany late 19th century.

It shows the common armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), often referred to as the nine-banded armadillo, alongside a larger, heavily armoured species historically described as the “shie...

Created in England, circa 1930, the iron bucket with top and back handle is decorated with a shield bordered in sky blue and features two large, intertwined fish, dolphins or mythica...

Features a knights helmet over a shield with star of davids besides a sword like shape set between beautiful scrollwork.

Presents as a suite of six - two elegant carver armchairs and four slipper chairs Crafted in select mahogany, offering rich caramel tones and fine grain interest throughout Superb He...

The compositions emphasize Gothic and early Renaissance funerary architecture—canopied tombs, recumbent effigies, heraldic shields, sculptural niches, and inscribed pedestals—set wit...

The print shows a dramatic military procession: a cart laden with captured arms, shields and trophies is pulled by two horses, while soldiers, prisoners and attendants march in a lon...

A wonderful tall pair of French Louis XVI kingwood cabinets with outstanding oval Sevres style porcelain plaques depicting cherubs, covered with gilt ormolu mounts, each with a singl...