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Natural Figures in Heraldry, Lions and Eagles, Antique Print, 1851
Natural Figures in Heraldry, Lions and Eagles, Antique Print, 1851

Natural Figures in Heraldry, Lions and Eagles, Antique Print, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

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 ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Seals of the Guilds of Bruges, Bakers and Coopers, Antique Print, 1851
Seals of the Guilds of Bruges, Bakers and Coopers, Antique Print, 1851

Seals of the Guilds of Bruges, Bakers and Coopers, Antique Print, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

The emblems include a single masted ship for the boatmen, an axe for the plasterers, a shield with bakers' peels, three gloves for the glovers, a windmill for the millers, a saw and ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Heraldic Crosses, Twelve Forms, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851
Heraldic Crosses, Twelve Forms, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851

Heraldic Crosses, Twelve Forms, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

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 ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Artificial Figures in Heraldry, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851
Artificial Figures in Heraldry, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851

Artificial Figures in Heraldry, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

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 ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Diminished Heraldic Ordinaries, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851
Diminished Heraldic Ordinaries, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851

Diminished Heraldic Ordinaries, Antique Chromolithograph, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

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 ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Heraldic Figures and Secant Partitions, Antique Print, 1851
Heraldic Figures and Secant Partitions, Antique Print, 1851

Heraldic Figures and Secant Partitions, Antique Print, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

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 ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Large Pair of Antique Black Painted Apothecary Cabinets, Eastern Europe 1910s
Large Pair of Antique Black Painted Apothecary Cabinets, Eastern Europe 1910s

Large Pair of Antique Black Painted Apothecary Cabinets, Eastern Europe 1910s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

They feature many drawers with enamel name shield handles. There are a few more shelves included but not painted in the same color.

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1910s Romanian Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Solid Silver Card Case by George Unite, fully hallmarked Birmingham 1878
Solid Silver Card Case by George Unite, fully hallmarked Birmingham 1878

Solid Silver Card Case by George Unite, fully hallmarked Birmingham 1878

By George Unite

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

The case is beautifully decorated to the front and back with vacant shield-shape cartouche. One tiny dimple on one side, shown and mentioned purely for accuracy but insignificant.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 8 Late 19th Century Gustavian Style Chairs in Olive Green Floral Fabric
Set of 8 Late 19th Century Gustavian Style Chairs in Olive Green Floral Fabric

Set of 8 Late 19th Century Gustavian Style Chairs in Olive Green Floral Fabric

Located in Astoria, NY

The chairs retain their original ivory-painted finish with gilded accents and a naturally aged patina. The distinctive shield-shaped open backs feature gracefully curved splats cente...

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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Shields

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Arms of Erle Tile by Minton
19th Century Arms of Erle Tile by Minton

19th Century Arms of Erle Tile by Minton

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This tile closely resembles the Erle family coat of arms. The shield is surrounded with a foliate design in a deep golden yellow, characteristic of Minton tiles of the period.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Clay

Set of Four 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An elegant, good size set of four English Regency hall chairs, each chair features the classic shield back with a oval panel in the centre and a lower scrolled carving.

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19th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Mahogany

Roman Soldiers Felling Trees and Building Ramparts, Trajan's Column, 1722
Roman Soldiers Felling Trees and Building Ramparts, Trajan's Column, 1722

Roman Soldiers Felling Trees and Building Ramparts, Trajan's Column, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

The broad lower scene shows soldiers building walls, carrying baskets of earth, stones and timber, a stream at their feet and two helmets set on top of upright shields at the right, ...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Orders of Russia, Saint Andrew and Saint Catherine Insignia, Plate LXIV, 1844
Orders of Russia, Saint Andrew and Saint Catherine Insignia, Plate LXIV, 1844

Orders of Russia, Saint Andrew and Saint Catherine Insignia, Plate LXIV, 1844

Located in Langweer, NL

At the foot is a section of gold collar: a crowned blue shield with a monogram among flags and trophies, a red rosette with a blue saltire, and a black double headed eagle with a red...

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Orders of Lucca, Military Merit Cross and Service Crosses, Plate XLVII, 1844
Orders of Lucca, Military Merit Cross and Service Crosses, Plate XLVII, 1844

Orders of Lucca, Military Merit Cross and Service Crosses, Plate XLVII, 1844

Located in Langweer, NL

At the upper right, item 3 is an openwork gold cross with fleur-de-lis ends and a blue center shield strewn with gold fleurs-de-lis, on a blue ribbon with orange edges, with a small ...

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Roman Bolt Engines and a Ram Under a Shed, Montfaucon Siege Plate, 1722
Roman Bolt Engines and a Ram Under a Shed, Montfaucon Siege Plate, 1722

Roman Bolt Engines and a Ram Under a Shed, Montfaucon Siege Plate, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

At the upper left a relief shows an assault on a walled town: horsemen ride through water at the left, defenders with round shields crowd the battlements, and attackers press against...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Roman Swords, Spearheads and Cavalry from Trajan's Column, Montfaucon, 1722
Roman Swords, Spearheads and Cavalry from Trajan's Column, Montfaucon, 1722

Roman Swords, Spearheads and Cavalry from Trajan's Column, Montfaucon, 1722

Located in Langweer, NL

Gems and a coin show a standing man with a horse, horsemen, and a rider over a fallen warrior with a shield, and there is a horse's head. The lower half is filled with four large hor...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Long Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Blanket Chest, Period Storage, William III
Long Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Blanket Chest, Period Storage, William III

Long Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Blanket Chest, Period Storage, William III

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A charming example of early 18th century craftsmanship, offering superb storage Displays a desirable aged patina and in good, gently time-worn order Appealing English oak stocks pres...

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Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian Blason Mounted Wall Reliefs, 19th Century
Pair of Italian Blason Mounted Wall Reliefs, 19th Century

Pair of Italian Blason Mounted Wall Reliefs, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The reliefs are framed with a circular metal strip. The shield are surrounded with abundantly decorated glazed terra cotta fruits, foliage and pinecones in yellow, green, blue and br...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Antique Fringe Lavalier Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Antique Fringe Lavalier Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Antique Fringe Lavalier Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a fancy chain with 2.5 mm round seed pearl bead and centering a lavalier station Suspending from pierced foliate motif station and shield shaped with pierced foliate moti...

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1910s Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Cupid Cast Iron Fireback, 19th Century
Victorian Cupid Cast Iron Fireback, 19th Century

Victorian Cupid Cast Iron Fireback, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

A generous, near-square plate for a larger open hearth: it shields the masonry behind the fire and radiates heat back into the room, and reads equally well as a wall-mounted relief.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Iron, Cast Iron

Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl Circa 1900 Shanghai, China
Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl Circa 1900 Shanghai, China

Antique Chinese Export Silver Bowl Circa 1900 Shanghai, China

By Bao Cheng

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The decoration to the body incorporates a large shield shaped vacant cartouche to one side. The upper portion of this impressive bowl is encircled with a plain applied moulded bor...

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Period Georgian Wine Bottle or Port Decanting Pourer, Circa 1820
Period Georgian Wine Bottle or Port Decanting Pourer, Circa 1820

Period Georgian Wine Bottle or Port Decanting Pourer, Circa 1820

Located in High Point, NC

The piece is supported on a shield shaped mahogany base, and is raised on hand turned feet.

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1820s English Georgian Antique Shields

Materials

Steel

Chimerical Beasts in Heraldry, Dragons and Griffins, Antique Print, 1851
Chimerical Beasts in Heraldry, Dragons and Griffins, Antique Print, 1851

Chimerical Beasts in Heraldry, Dragons and Griffins, Antique Print, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

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 ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Antique Neo-Gothic Knight's Ring Platinum and Bicolored Gold circa 1850
Antique Neo-Gothic Knight's Ring Platinum and Bicolored Gold circa 1850

Antique Neo-Gothic Knight's Ring Platinum and Bicolored Gold circa 1850

Located in Firenze, IT

At the top, however, it is possible to see a small steel plaque engraved with a chivalric shield identifying the social rank of the ancient owner.

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Shields

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Steel, Gold

Antique Bloodstone Intaglio Coat of Arms Seal Fob Pendant in 14 Carat Gold
Antique Bloodstone Intaglio Coat of Arms Seal Fob Pendant in 14 Carat Gold

Antique Bloodstone Intaglio Coat of Arms Seal Fob Pendant in 14 Carat Gold

Located in London, GB

The deep green bloodstone is naturally flecked with small touches of red and has been finely carved with a heraldic shield at its centre, complete with a crest above and a motto runn...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century portrait painting of The Marquis des Reaulx by Largilliere
Antique 18th Century portrait painting of The Marquis des Reaulx by Largilliere

Antique 18th Century portrait painting of The Marquis des Reaulx by Largilliere

By Nicolas de Largillière

Located in St. Albans, GB

The Inescutcheon (centre) at the heart of the shield sits a smaller shield containing a distinctive gyronny of eight (sable and argent) pattern, which is the foundational heraldic ch...

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Early 18th Century Rococo Antique Shields

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Kazak Turkish Rug, Red with Large Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Antique Kazak Turkish Rug, Red with Large Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Antique Kazak Turkish Rug, Red with Large Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: This antique Kazak rug recaptures the spirit of this lineage with a large-scale cruciform octagonal shield medallion commanding attention in the center.

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1910s Turkish Antique Shields

Materials

Wool

19th Century Vienna Porcelain Portrait Plate in Giltwood Frame Signed F. Fenner.
19th Century Vienna Porcelain Portrait Plate in Giltwood Frame Signed F. Fenner.

19th Century Vienna Porcelain Portrait Plate in Giltwood Frame Signed F. Fenner.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The reverse bears a blue shield-style mark associated with Vienna-style Austrian porcelain decoration, together with additional handwritten or impressed production markings.

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19th Century Austrian Antique Shields

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Louis XV Cast Iron Fireback, France, 18th Century
Louis XV Cast Iron Fireback, France, 18th Century

Louis XV Cast Iron Fireback, France, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The near-square format suits smaller open hearths, where the plate shields the masonry behind the fire and radiates heat back into the room; it is equally handsome mounted as a wall ...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shields

Materials

Iron, Cast Iron

Ancient Roman Gold Ring With Amazon Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Ancient Roman Gold Ring With Amazon Intaglio 2rd Century AD

Ancient Roman Gold Ring With Amazon Intaglio 2rd Century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

In this case the Amazon, depicted naked and dressed only in a helmet, appears to be holding a spear and is depicted leaning over what appears to be a shield. In addition to the excel...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Shields

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Buffet
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Buffet

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Buffet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Constructed in richly toned oak, the buffet features a pair of elaborately carved cabinet doors adorned with symmetrical floral and foliate motifs, decorative shields, scrolling acan...

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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Large Early 20th Century Gilt-Metal and Glass "Versailles" Style Hanging Lantern
Large Early 20th Century Gilt-Metal and Glass "Versailles" Style Hanging Lantern

Large Early 20th Century Gilt-Metal and Glass "Versailles" Style Hanging Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The elongated body topped with a crown-shaped design among floral shields. The gilt-brass sectional panel lining surmounted with flower buttons.

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Early 1900s French Louis XIV Antique Shields

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Iron Street Bollards from Belgium, circa 1900 sold each
Antique Cast Iron Street Bollards from Belgium, circa 1900 sold each

Antique Cast Iron Street Bollards from Belgium, circa 1900 sold each

Located in Austin, TX

Each bollard features a rounded ball finial above a molded collar and tapered shaft embellished with a crowned heraldic shield, crossed botanical branches, and ornamental relief deco...

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Early 1900s Belgian Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Cast Iron

Mathurin MOREAU (1822–1912) – Exceptional Pair of Bronzes: "Athena and Mars" in
Mathurin MOREAU (1822–1912) – Exceptional Pair of Bronzes: "Athena and Mars" in

Mathurin MOREAU (1822–1912) – Exceptional Pair of Bronzes: "Athena and Mars" in

Located in Paris, FR

Both deities are shown standing in highly detailed antique armor, meticulously chased with fine anatomical details, flowing drapery, and military attributes (shields and spears).The ...

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1880s French French Provincial Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Gothic Sterling Silver Chalice by Charles Boyton II, London 1866
Victorian Gothic Sterling Silver Chalice by Charles Boyton II, London 1866

Victorian Gothic Sterling Silver Chalice by Charles Boyton II, London 1866

Located in Nottingham, GB

The chalice has a flared rim and is richly hand chased with repoussé decoration depicting crosses, foliate designs and stylised motifs arranged in a pineapple pattern. A vacant shiel...

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Late 19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet / Buffet
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet / Buffet

Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet / Buffet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The monumental case features a pair of richly carved doors centered by elaborate floral motifs and heraldic-style shields, surrounded by scrolling acanthus, floral, and foliate ornam...

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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Antique National Stoves and Ranges Rounded Porcelain Corner Sign
Antique National Stoves and Ranges Rounded Porcelain Corner Sign

Antique National Stoves and Ranges Rounded Porcelain Corner Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

It features a large graphocs consisting of the National shield logo with block sans serif vanity text below.

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1910s Antique Shields

Materials

Steel

Paul Kiss, Art Deco Chandelier "With Salamanders", France, Circa 1925
Paul Kiss, Art Deco Chandelier "With Salamanders", France, Circa 1925

Paul Kiss, Art Deco Chandelier "With Salamanders", France, Circa 1925

By Paul Kiss

Located in PARIS, FR

The middle section is adorned with four repoussé iron shields representing salamanders in relief, surmounted by pointed details evoking crowns or fleurs-de-lis.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Black Forest Style Walnut Hunting Trophy Wall Rack
19th Century French Black Forest Style Walnut Hunting Trophy Wall Rack

19th Century French Black Forest Style Walnut Hunting Trophy Wall Rack

Located in Dallas, TX

Numerous smaller antlers are arranged on individual shield-form mounts, creating a richly layered and balanced presentation.

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Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Shields

Materials

Horn, Fabric, Walnut

Labradorite, (yellow/blue/green/orange) mineral from Madagascar
Labradorite, (yellow/blue/green/orange) mineral from Madagascar

Labradorite, (yellow/blue/green/orange) mineral from Madagascar

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Known as the "stone of the healer" in lithotherapy, it is said that labradorite provides an energetic shield against other people's emotion, and strengthen the bridge between ourselv...

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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Precious Stone

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and Glass centerpiece
French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and Glass centerpiece

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and Glass centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

At the two ends are Ormolu shields with cornucopias attached to the two scrolled foliate handles.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Shields

Materials

Ormolu

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light
English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

Located in Austin, TX

A binnacle is the housing that protects the compass and helps stabilize it despite the ship's movements, designed to shield the compass from the magnetic influences of the ship's str...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century DE TONGE Set of Five French Handcarved chairs Louis XVI Style
20th Century DE TONGE Set of Five French Handcarved chairs Louis XVI Style

20th Century DE TONGE Set of Five French Handcarved chairs Louis XVI Style

Located in Sofia, BG

The four side chairs feature gracefully arched, shield-shaped backs with finely woven natural cane panels, framed by intricate carved detailing and gilded borders.

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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug by Cum Sing, 1800
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug by Cum Sing, 1800

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug by Cum Sing, 1800

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The scene incorporates a multitude of indigenous plants in addition to a stylized peony tree encasing a shield shaped vacant cartouche. The upper rim and base of the mug are encompas...

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Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Hispano-Moresque Manises Glazed Earthenware Heraldic Dish, 16th Century
Hispano-Moresque Manises Glazed Earthenware Heraldic Dish, 16th Century

Hispano-Moresque Manises Glazed Earthenware Heraldic Dish, 16th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

ㅤ Among the decorative elements is a distinctive blue and cream chequy shield, accompanied by green heraldic devices. The radial arrangement and stylised foliage reflect the Islamic-...

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16th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Victorian Mahogany Fitted Apothecary Chest with Bottles and Accessories
Antique Victorian Mahogany Fitted Apothecary Chest with Bottles and Accessories

Antique Victorian Mahogany Fitted Apothecary Chest with Bottles and Accessories

Located in Nottingham, GB

Constructed in rich, straight-grained mahogany, this compact domestic medicine chest features clean rectangular proportions with brass fittings and an inlaid brass-lined shield escut...

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Late 19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

A French Belle Époque Giltwood & Gesso Carved Figural Trumeau Mirror with Putti
A French Belle Époque Giltwood & Gesso Carved Figural Trumeau Mirror with Putti

A French Belle Époque Giltwood & Gesso Carved Figural Trumeau Mirror with Putti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The elongated frame surmounted on each side by an allegorical Putto and centered with a center floral shield with scrolled acanthus branches, the mirror plate is beveled, Paris, circ...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Shields

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain by Britton & Sons, 1919
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain by Britton & Sons, 1919

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain by Britton & Sons, 1919

Located in Nottingham, GB

The chain is formed from graduating curb links and is fitted with a T-bar, lobster claw clasp and suspended openwork hand-pierced fob with a vacant shield cartouche. The T-bar and e...

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Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Heraldic Box with Rose and Thistle, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Heraldic Box with Rose and Thistle, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Heraldic Box with Rose and Thistle, circa 1880

Located in Nottingham, GB

The lid is deeply carved with a central vacant heraldic shield surrounded by intertwined English rose and Scottish thistle motifs.

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19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Antique 15ct Gold Locket, c.1900s
Antique 15ct Gold Locket, c.1900s

Antique 15ct Gold Locket, c.1900s

Located in London, GB

Crafted in 15 carat yellow gold, this shield locket opens to reveal two picture slots on the inside.

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Shields

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monumental Chinese Lattice Spirit Screen with Preserved Moss, 19th Century
Monumental Chinese Lattice Spirit Screen with Preserved Moss, 19th Century

Monumental Chinese Lattice Spirit Screen with Preserved Moss, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Single-panel standing screens have been prevalent in fine Chinese interiors since as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906) and were used to section off a room, shield against bad spiri...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shields

Materials

Other

Biedermeier Rosewood Display Cabinet on Cupboard Base
Biedermeier Rosewood Display Cabinet on Cupboard Base

Biedermeier Rosewood Display Cabinet on Cupboard Base

By Biedermeier

Located in Altrincham, GB

The cabinet with 3 waterfall shelves, interior lighting (later added), headed with shield, anthemion and scroll pediment. c1880 - 39"w x 24.5"d x 79"h - fitted with spotlights - all ...

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Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shields

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood, Satinwood

17th Century French Carrara Marble Heraldic Lion Crest with Cherub
17th Century French Carrara Marble Heraldic Lion Crest with Cherub

17th Century French Carrara Marble Heraldic Lion Crest with Cherub

Located in Dallas, TX

A winged cherub presides above the shield, symbolizing divine guardianship and heavenly protection.

Category

Mid-17th Century French Renaissance Antique Shields

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century French Hand Carved Oak Heraldic Relief Panel Fragment
18th Century French Hand Carved Oak Heraldic Relief Panel Fragment

18th Century French Hand Carved Oak Heraldic Relief Panel Fragment

Located in Buisson, FR

The central composition displays a beautifully stylized heraldic coat of arms, featuring a lion rampant and a fortified castle tower. The shield is proudly flanked and supported by t...

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Grand Tour 19th Century Italian Bronze Sculpture Ludovisi Mars after Antique
Grand Tour 19th Century Italian Bronze Sculpture Ludovisi Mars after Antique

Grand Tour 19th Century Italian Bronze Sculpture Ludovisi Mars after Antique

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The extremities were sand-cast and then joined to the primary body: the arms, sword and shield. The lost-wax cast putto was then also affixed to the base with threaded rod through th...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

Sailor's Woolworks Pair, Union Jack, Stars and Stripes, Ensigns, Velvet Ground
Sailor's Woolworks Pair, Union Jack, Stars and Stripes, Ensigns, Velvet Ground

Sailor's Woolworks Pair, Union Jack, Stars and Stripes, Ensigns, Velvet Ground

Located in Downingtown, PA

Two large flags sweep down on either side of the shield, their edges bound with the same twisted cord and finished with tassels at the hoist, and above each shield sits a pair of cro...

Category

1880s English Folk Art Antique Shields

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Antique Brass Bridge Arm Floor Lamp
Antique Brass Bridge Arm Floor Lamp

Antique Brass Bridge Arm Floor Lamp

Located in Dekalb, IL

The reeded column rises from a flared cast metal base with shield medallions at each corner. A warm patina throughout the brasswork pairs beautifully with the geometric and floral or...

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Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull Having a Hinged Lid
Early Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull Having a Hinged Lid

Early Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Snuff Mull Having a Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

There is a central, light-colored Cairngorm stone mounted on the lid. The sterling silver shield-shaped mount on the front of the mull bears the monogram JM in lovely script and the ...

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1840s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Three-Bottle Tantalus with Cut Crystal Decanters
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Three-Bottle Tantalus with Cut Crystal Decanters

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Three-Bottle Tantalus with Cut Crystal Decanters

Located in Nottingham, GB

A carved central shield cartouche framed by flowing acanthus leaves accents the front and rear rails of this substantial oak tantalus.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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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.