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19th c. Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Sewing Table
19th c. Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Sewing Table

19th c. Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Sewing Table

Located in Charleston, SC

One Drawer Table w/Outstanding Shield Shaped Pedestals above Splayed Legs with a Single Stretcher.

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Shields

Materials

Hardwood

Edwardian Carnelian 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Antique Heraldic Crest Signet Ring
Edwardian Carnelian 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Antique Heraldic Crest Signet Ring

Edwardian Carnelian 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Antique Heraldic Crest Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval shaped carnelian tablet measuring 18.0 x 12.0 mm - translucent orangey red in color With raised gold cameo appliqué of a heraldic crest shield with scrolling foliat...

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century
Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

Monumental Spanish Carved Wood Bench, Linen Upholstery, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome antique carved wood bench featuring a beautifully aged, timeworn patina and decorative carved apron with three shield-form motifs. The substantial squared legs and paneled e...

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Shields

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Pair of Barker-Ellis silverplate pear-shaped pepper castors, c. 1912
Pair of Barker-Ellis silverplate pear-shaped pepper castors, c. 1912

Pair of Barker-Ellis silverplate pear-shaped pepper castors, c. 1912

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

The underside of the castors feature an engraved shield-shaped mark with an interwoven script "SM" monogram - the 1912 mark for the Barker-Ellis Silver Company.

Category

1910s British Georgian Antique Shields

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Antique Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1820

Antique Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1820

Located in Leimen, DE

Simple brass handles and shield-shaped escutcheons provide an elegant contrast to the warm walnut.

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Shields

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Polychrome Armorial Panel
18th Century Polychrome Armorial Panel

18th Century Polychrome Armorial Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The gilded crest is a large shield design with striped flags across the diagonals.

Category

18th Century English Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Antique Sign for the "Richmond Skating Club"-early 20th century
Antique Sign for the "Richmond Skating Club"-early 20th century

Antique Sign for the "Richmond Skating Club"-early 20th century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The sign features a classic arched top design with hand-painted lettering and graphics, including a red ice skate and a shield with the club's initials. The aged patina, style of le...

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Roman Soldiers on Engraved Gems and Inscribed Tombstones, Montfaucon, 1722
Roman Soldiers on Engraved Gems and Inscribed Tombstones, Montfaucon, 1722

Roman Soldiers on Engraved Gems and Inscribed Tombstones, Montfaucon, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

Five oval gems follow: a helmeted soldier with spear, shield and a standard of discs; a soldier carrying a body over his shoulders; a youth holding a helmet; a helmeted soldier with ...

Category

Early 18th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Roman Walled Camp Enclosures and Soldiers, Montfaucon Engraving, 1722
Roman Walled Camp Enclosures and Soldiers, Montfaucon Engraving, 1722

Roman Walled Camp Enclosures and Soldiers, Montfaucon Engraving, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

At the upper left a curved wall of squared stone with a battlemented top encloses a crowd of heads, helmeted soldiers and bearded men looking out over a gabled shelter, while two sol...

Category

Early 18th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Free Cities and Swiss Confederation Medals, Plate LXXXV, Wahlen, 1844
Free Cities and Swiss Confederation Medals, Plate LXXXV, Wahlen, 1844

Free Cities and Swiss Confederation Medals, Plate LXXXV, Wahlen, 1844

Located in Langweer, NL

At the foot (2) is a dark medal with a white shield and cross, on a white ribbon marked with a red cross, and (1) a silver medal with a shield and cross.

Category

Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Antique Austrian .800 Silver Tzedakah Box, 19th Century
Antique Austrian .800 Silver Tzedakah Box, 19th Century

Antique Austrian .800 Silver Tzedakah Box, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Austrian .800 Silver Tzedakah Box, 19th century, with shield decoration to the front, thumb plate to handle, and hinged lid with lock, struck with hallmarks and partially legible mak...

Category

19th Century Austrian Other Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Orders of Anhalt, Albert the Bear Insignia, Plate I, Wood Engraving, 1844
Orders of Anhalt, Albert the Bear Insignia, Plate I, Wood Engraving, 1844

Orders of Anhalt, Albert the Bear Insignia, Plate I, Wood Engraving, 1844

Located in Langweer, NL

At the right is a smaller oval badge of the same kind (3), with a shield of arms showing an eagle beside bars at the top.

Category

Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Chair Victorian Armchair Circa 1870
Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Chair Victorian Armchair Circa 1870

Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Chair Victorian Armchair Circa 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant Victorian mahogany armchair in the Hepplewhite style, circa 1870 The distinctive shield shaped back features an openwork splat with carved drapery swags and a central urn mot...

Category

1870s Hepplewhite Antique Shields

Materials

Mahogany

Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy with Fitted Interior
Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy with Fitted Interior

Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy with Fitted Interior

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A tea caddy of sarcophagus form with bowed sides and a stepped pyramidal lid, banded throughout in fine light stringing with a shield shaped escutcheon to the front and small brass b...

Category

19th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

19th Century Young Boy in Charles Karl V Armor Historicist Oil, G. B. Roy
19th Century Young Boy in Charles Karl V Armor Historicist Oil, G. B. Roy

19th Century Young Boy in Charles Karl V Armor Historicist Oil, G. B. Roy

Located in Berlin, DE

This monumental 19th-century European Historicist oil painting on canvas depicts a young boy in Renaissance page attire holding the elaborate ceremonial parade armor and shield of Ho...

Category

19th Century Renaissance Antique Shields

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy with Brass Paw Feet
Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy with Brass Paw Feet

Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy with Brass Paw Feet

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A tea caddy of sarcophagus form with canted sides and a stepped pyramidal lid, the figured veneers framed in fine light stringing with a shield shaped escutcheon to the front and rai...

Category

19th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Two Mounted Crusader Knights, Hand Colored French Lithograph, 1842
Two Mounted Crusader Knights, Hand Colored French Lithograph, 1842

Two Mounted Crusader Knights, Hand Colored French Lithograph, 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

In the upper image a knight in scale armor and a conical helmet with a nasal guard rides a gray horse, raising one hand to his helmet; he carries a long kite shaped blue shield paint...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Jug, Dublin 1814 Richard Sawyer
Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Jug, Dublin 1814 Richard Sawyer

Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Jug, Dublin 1814 Richard Sawyer

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Plain crested ovoid shaped body with applied shaped gadroon upper border, half shield shape handle, on four turned shell and paw feet.

Category

1810s Irish Georgian Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Bow-Front Linen Press
Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Bow-Front Linen Press

Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Bow-Front Linen Press

Located in Dublin 8, IE

The doors sit beneath a raised shield-shaped pediment with a carved floriate motif at the centre.

Category

Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Shields

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Bowl Dublin 1814 Richard Sawyer
Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Bowl Dublin 1814 Richard Sawyer

Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Bowl Dublin 1814 Richard Sawyer

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Plain crested ovoid shaped body with applied shaped gadroon upper border, half shield shape handles, on four turned shell and paw feet.

Category

1810s Irish Georgian Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch Biedermeier Black Painted Bow-Front Corner Cabinet
Dutch Biedermeier Black Painted Bow-Front Corner Cabinet

Dutch Biedermeier Black Painted Bow-Front Corner Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each door carries two recessed rectangular panels, and a small shield-shaped metal keyhole escutcheon marks the center meeting point.

Category

1810s Dutch Biedermeier Antique Shields

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique British Bostwick Heavy Solid Brass Padlock with Key
Antique British Bostwick Heavy Solid Brass Padlock with Key

Antique British Bostwick Heavy Solid Brass Padlock with Key

Located in Nottingham, GB

The face incorporates a vertical sliding escutcheon designed to shield the keyhole and internal levers from grit and weather.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Antique 18ct Gold French Napoleon III Floral Turquoise And Pearl Locket
Antique 18ct Gold French Napoleon III Floral Turquoise And Pearl Locket

Antique 18ct Gold French Napoleon III Floral Turquoise And Pearl Locket

Located in Portland, England

The reverse features finely engraved oval borders and a central blank shield cartouche ready for a monogram or left as found.

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Shields

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Edwardian Mahogany inlaid Dressing Mirror
Edwardian Mahogany inlaid Dressing Mirror

Edwardian Mahogany inlaid Dressing Mirror

Located in Dereham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany inlaid Dressing Mirror Shield Shape mirror , frame with boxwood line inlay Swivel action.

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Agate, Brass

19th Century Heraldic Rampant Lion Crest Tile by Minton
19th Century Heraldic Rampant Lion Crest Tile by Minton

19th Century Heraldic Rampant Lion Crest Tile by Minton

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The blue claws and tongue are reminiscent of family crests found in Scotland. The shield is surrounded by leaves in each corner, within a wider quatrefoil design.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Clay

Victorian Carnelian 18K Gold Column Heraldic Crest Antique Intaglio Signet Ring
Victorian Carnelian 18K Gold Column Heraldic Crest Antique Intaglio Signet Ring

Victorian Carnelian 18K Gold Column Heraldic Crest Antique Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a cushion shaped carnelian measuring 17.0 x 14.5 mm - translucent reddish-orange in color Carved with an intaglio of a heraldic crest with shield, scrolling foliates, and b...

Category

1870s Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Thirteen Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany ca.1900-1930s
Set of Thirteen Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany ca.1900-1930s

Set of Thirteen Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany ca.1900-1930s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

The plaques include classic shield forms as well as carved variants, adding visual richness and variety to the ensemble.

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Shields

Materials

Antler, Wood

Early 19th Century French Painted Directoire Chairs
Early 19th Century French Painted Directoire Chairs

Early 19th Century French Painted Directoire Chairs

Located in London, GB

The shapely backrests decorated with fretwork shields with central star motifs, the front legs terminating in boules.

Category

Early 1800s French Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Onyx Locket Pendant, 19th Century
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Onyx Locket Pendant, 19th Century

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Onyx Locket Pendant, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

The front is set with a polished black onyx plaque, centered with an applied gold cartouche in an ornamental shield shape. The shield remains unengraved, leaving the possibility for ...

Category

1870s European Late Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Humphrey White Porcelain and Milk Glass Converted Gas Lamp
Humphrey White Porcelain and Milk Glass Converted Gas Lamp

Humphrey White Porcelain and Milk Glass Converted Gas Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

It features a two part milk glass shade including a 17 inch tented shade and an under dome to shield the bulb glair.

Category

Early 1900s North American Industrial Antique Shields

Materials

Milk Glass

10 Dresden Porcelain Richard Wehsener Placecard Holders with Deutsche Blumen
10 Dresden Porcelain Richard Wehsener Placecard Holders with Deutsche Blumen

10 Dresden Porcelain Richard Wehsener Placecard Holders with Deutsche Blumen

By Richard Wehsner 1, Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maker: Richard Wehsener Marks: Marked to the reverse with a blue W in shield Dresden mark for Richard Wehsener and with a Rosenthal porcelain manufacturer factory mark under a gilt ...

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Shields

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Edwardian Period English Hepplewhite-Inspired Satinwood Dining Ensemble
Edwardian Period English Hepplewhite-Inspired Satinwood Dining Ensemble

Edwardian Period English Hepplewhite-Inspired Satinwood Dining Ensemble

Located in Chicago, IL

His designs also commonly have shield-shaped backs, using lines that are graceful and delicate in aspect.

Category

Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Shields

Materials

Satinwood

Saint Paul's from Bankside, Tombleson Thames View with Border, circa 1835
Saint Paul's from Bankside, Tombleson Thames View with Border, circa 1835

Saint Paul's from Bankside, Tombleson Thames View with Border, circa 1835

Located in Langweer, NL

Saint Paul's was rebuilt to the design of Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of 1666, and the shield and motto at the top are the arms of the City of London.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Antique Country Oak Hunting Gun Case with Accessories, circa 1900
Antique Country Oak Hunting Gun Case with Accessories, circa 1900

Antique Country Oak Hunting Gun Case with Accessories, circa 1900

Located in Nottingham, GB

The exterior has a restrained traditional appearance and is fitted with a decorative brass shield to the lid. The case retains its key and opens to reveal a fitted interior lined wit...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Silver and Carved Carnelian Seal or Petschaft
Antique Georgian Silver and Carved Carnelian Seal or Petschaft

Antique Georgian Silver and Carved Carnelian Seal or Petschaft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The carved seal includes a heraldic family crest with a shield, a raised armored arm, and a staff. Simply a wonderful well preserved antique seal!

Category

18th Century Georgian Antique Shields

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Choir Stalls – Rochester Cathedral Gothic Architecture Engraving, 1790
Choir Stalls – Rochester Cathedral Gothic Architecture Engraving, 1790

Choir Stalls – Rochester Cathedral Gothic Architecture Engraving, 1790

Located in Langweer, NL

The engraving is a detailed architectural study showcasing the Gothic canopy work above the choir stalls, complete with pointed arches, crocketed gables, and heraldic shields below—d...

Category

18th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Pair of Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Heraldic Griffin Candlesticks ca. 1880s
Pair of Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Heraldic Griffin Candlesticks ca. 1880s

Pair of Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Heraldic Griffin Candlesticks ca. 1880s

Located in Nottingham, GB

Their open beaks, pricked ears, and swept-back wings convey an alert posture, while their clawed forelimbs firmly grip tall cartouche shields. Each shield displays an individually ha...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Empire Server
19th Century French Empire Server

19th Century French Empire Server

Located in Nashville, TN

A pair of paneled doors are flanked by columns capped with gilt bronze ormolu at the top and bottom. Shield escutcheon plates surround the working lock and key.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Circa 1646 Stained Glass Commemorating William Whitaker From Shaftesbury Church
Circa 1646 Stained Glass Commemorating William Whitaker From Shaftesbury Church

Circa 1646 Stained Glass Commemorating William Whitaker From Shaftesbury Church

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Placed in the north chapel, this shield of arms of the Whitaker family bares the inscription ‘Good men need not marble wee dare trust to glass the memory of William Whitaker Esq. who...

Category

17th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Lead

Pair of Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Lamps, Spanish Revival Style, Spain
Pair of Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Lamps, Spanish Revival Style, Spain

Pair of Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Lamps, Spanish Revival Style, Spain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each sconce features an elongated shield-form back crowned with a dramatic finial shaped as a stylized budding flame, flanked by scrolling foliate ironwork.

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Antique Shields

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Romantic Royal Vienna Vase
Large Romantic Royal Vienna Vase

Large Romantic Royal Vienna Vase

Located in New York, NY

19th century Royal Vienna porcelain vase with finely painted portrait of two lovers in Renaissance period attire on one side and lush wooded landscape on reverse, and beautiful gilt ...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Shields

Materials

Porcelain

Roman Battle Scenes Beside a Round Tower, Trajan's Column, 1722
Roman Battle Scenes Beside a Round Tower, Trajan's Column, 1722

Roman Battle Scenes Beside a Round Tower, Trajan's Column, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

In the upper scene a round brick tower stands at the left; below it bearded men in cloaks with ornamented oval shields struggle with soldiers, men are seized by the hair, and others ...

Category

Early 18th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

The Prince Regent on a Leopard Skin Saddlecloth with the Royal Standard, 1815
The Prince Regent on a Leopard Skin Saddlecloth with the Royal Standard, 1815

The Prince Regent on a Leopard Skin Saddlecloth with the Royal Standard, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Behind him at the right a large royal standard flies, quartered with the lions of England, the lion of Scotland and the harp of Ireland, with a crowned shield at the center. Below it...

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Cast Iron Fox and Hound Hunting Plaques
Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Cast Iron Fox and Hound Hunting Plaques

Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Cast Iron Fox and Hound Hunting Plaques

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hunting implements are arranged behind and around each shield, including firearms, horn and bladed implements, creating the appearance of traditional trophy displays.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Cast Iron

German Cast-Iron Stove Plate with Crowned Eagle Arms, 1741
German Cast-Iron Stove Plate with Crowned Eagle Arms, 1741

German Cast-Iron Stove Plate with Crowned Eagle Arms, 1741

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

A crowned eagle is shown displayed, a quartered shield on its breast. The date 1741 is split to either side of the crown.

Category

1740s German Baroque Antique Shields

Materials

Cast Iron

Crusader Ship and a Crusader Prince on Horseback, Hand Colored Lithograph, 1842
Crusader Ship and a Crusader Prince on Horseback, Hand Colored Lithograph, 1842

Crusader Ship and a Crusader Prince on Horseback, Hand Colored Lithograph, 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

The upper image shows a single masted ship on a blue green sea under a pale yellow sail marked with a large red cross, a small banner with a red cross and a cross finial at the masth...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Dutch Carved Cabinet and Credence Doors, Antique Print, 1851
Dutch Carved Cabinet and Credence Doors, Antique Print, 1851

Dutch Carved Cabinet and Credence Doors, Antique Print, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

Below, lettered B, are two doors of a credence, carved in openwork scrolls with blue iron strap hinges and lock plates, one with a helmeted crest and shield and the other with a loze...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Medieval Floor Tiles and Wall Facing, Antique Print, 1851
Medieval Floor Tiles and Wall Facing, Antique Print, 1851

Medieval Floor Tiles and Wall Facing, Antique Print, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

The tall panel at the left is yellow on brick red: a band of gothic lettering across the top, a row of quatrefoil roundels, and four arched columns of crowned shields with crosses, p...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Copper Chandeliers of Lüneburg, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851
Copper Chandeliers of Lüneburg, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851

Copper Chandeliers of Lüneburg, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

At the center hangs number 3, a chandelier with a turned stem topped by a small armed figure holding a shield and crest, and two tiers of scrolling arms set with leaves, beside a shi...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Italian Pair Wooden 3-Drawer Side Chests w/Crossbanding Accents, Early 20th C.
Italian Pair Wooden 3-Drawer Side Chests w/Crossbanding Accents, Early 20th C.

Italian Pair Wooden 3-Drawer Side Chests w/Crossbanding Accents, Early 20th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

The case is fitted with three graduated drawers, each adorned with a simple veneered panel and banding including knots and varied grain patterns that give each piece individual chara...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

A.W.N Pugin Encaustic Prince of Wales Tile by Minton & Co
A.W.N Pugin Encaustic Prince of Wales Tile by Minton & Co

A.W.N Pugin Encaustic Prince of Wales Tile by Minton & Co

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This 5 inch square tile is adorned with three lions passant within a heraldic shield and flanked by seed pods on scrolling foliate stems, thought to be fruits of planta genista and t...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Clay

Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts Copper Galleon Charger, Attributed to James Smithie
Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts Copper Galleon Charger, Attributed to James Smithie

Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts Copper Galleon Charger, Attributed to James Smithie

Located in Nottingham, GB

Hand-beaten in high repoussé relief, the central roundel depicts a stylized Viking longship under billowing sail, complete with side shields, trailing oars and a crested banner atop ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Copper

19th Century Vibrant Stained Glass Window Angel & Flowers
19th Century Vibrant Stained Glass Window Angel & Flowers

19th Century Vibrant Stained Glass Window Angel & Flowers

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Foliage appears to gently suspend the roundel which has the added effect of resting on top of the frame giving a depth to the piece. The angel holds a shield with the monogram “IHS”...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Lead

Pair of Large Italian Terracotta Planter Columns with Crowned Bull Heads
Pair of Large Italian Terracotta Planter Columns with Crowned Bull Heads

Pair of Large Italian Terracotta Planter Columns with Crowned Bull Heads

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

The base is decorated in relief with a crowned bull’s head set within an oval shield, flanked by swags. The open tops are designed to hold plants.

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

Roman Ships, Prows, Coins and a Loading Scene from Trajan's Column, 1722
Roman Ships, Prows, Coins and a Loading Scene from Trajan's Column, 1722

Roman Ships, Prows, Coins and a Loading Scene from Trajan's Column, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

Below them a boat full of men with shields, a ship with a tower, four coins with oared ships and two diagrams of stepped lines for banks of oars.

Category

Early 18th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Barbarian Warriors of the Antonine Column, Helmets and Gems, 1722
Barbarian Warriors of the Antonine Column, Helmets and Gems, 1722

Barbarian Warriors of the Antonine Column, Helmets and Gems, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

Five bearded warriors stand along the top: an archer in a cap drawing his bow, two men in cloaks holding slings, one with a decorated oval shield, and one with a sword raised over a ...

Category

Early 18th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Roman Army Crossing a Bridge of Boats, Trajan's Column, Montfaucon, 1722
Roman Army Crossing a Bridge of Boats, Trajan's Column, Montfaucon, 1722

Roman Army Crossing a Bridge of Boats, Trajan's Column, Montfaucon, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

Below, the left scene shows a close fight between soldiers with helmets and oval shields, with fallen men on the ground, and the right scene shows horsemen riding out from a walled t...

Category

Early 18th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Roman Camp Towers, Huts and Officers on a Tribunal, Trajan's Column, 1722
Roman Camp Towers, Huts and Officers on a Tribunal, Trajan's Column, 1722

Roman Camp Towers, Huts and Officers on a Tribunal, Trajan's Column, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

Below, two towers with torches stand between soldiers with round shields, a crowd of soldiers with shields and standards gathers before a man who points, and men stand on a brick pla...

Category

Early 18th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Edwardian English Walnut Upholstered Stool, Circa 1900
Edwardian English Walnut Upholstered Stool, Circa 1900

Edwardian English Walnut Upholstered Stool, Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

The stool is supported on hand turned legs, which are cabriole and have carved shielded knees for added design interest. The legs terminate in padded feet.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Early 20th Century Carved Fruitwood Canadian Coat of Arms Wall Plaque
Early 20th Century Carved Fruitwood Canadian Coat of Arms Wall Plaque

Early 20th Century Carved Fruitwood Canadian Coat of Arms Wall Plaque

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted circa 1930, the fruitwood carving depicts the crowned shield flanked by a lion and unicorn, the traditional heraldic supporters representing England and Scotland.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Walnut

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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.