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Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Bloodstone Shield Signet Ring, Circa 1920
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Bloodstone Shield Signet Ring, Circa 1920

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Bloodstone Shield Signet Ring, Circa 1920

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Signet Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped A striking early 20th-century ring featuring a shield-shaped bloodstone cabochon, mounted in a bold 18ct yellow gold setting.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan
Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan

Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare and wonderful antique carved Crest Shield Victorian Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant with Banded Agate or Sardonyx gems.

Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Shield Sapphire European Diamond Earrings Burma No Heat GIA
Art Deco Platinum Shield Sapphire European Diamond Earrings Burma No Heat GIA

Art Deco Platinum Shield Sapphire European Diamond Earrings Burma No Heat GIA

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A striking pair of original Art Deco earrings crafted in platinum, each centered with a unique natural Burmese sapphire of shield cut design. The sapphires are particularly rare, acc...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Bitterman Bros, Edwardian Opal Platinum 14 Karat Gold Shield Antique Stickpin
Bitterman Bros, Edwardian Opal Platinum 14 Karat Gold Shield Antique Stickpin

Bitterman Bros, Edwardian Opal Platinum 14 Karat Gold Shield Antique Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a shield shaped opal cabochon - translucent white in body color with spectral pay-of-color.

Category

1910s Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Shield Cut Aquamarine Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Shield Cut Aquamarine Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Shield Cut Aquamarine Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s Art Deco Aquamarine and diamond dangle earrings. 2 shield cut 14k yellow gold bezel set aquas, dangle from a Platinum open setting that is adorned with 45 single cut diamonds ...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Antique Toposa shield
Antique Toposa shield

Antique Toposa shield

Located in Haaltert, BE

A Toposa shield is a traditional weapon used by the Toposa, an ethnic group in South Sudan.

Category

Late 19th Century South Sudanese Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Animal Skin

Rare 1940s Diamond and Emerald Ring in Palladium 1.83 E - VS1 Shield Cut
Rare 1940s Diamond and Emerald Ring in Palladium 1.83 E - VS1 Shield Cut

Rare 1940s Diamond and Emerald Ring in Palladium 1.83 E - VS1 Shield Cut

Located in Wailea, HI

Rare 1940's Diamond and Emerald Ring in Palladium 1.83 E - VS1 Shield Cut One Shield Cut Diamond weighing 1.83 carats [E - VS1] GIA certed Fourteen Single Cut Cut Diamonds weighing ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Shields

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Palladium

An Elkington shield
An Elkington shield

An Elkington shield

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

A shield by Elkington & Co decorated with classical scenes.

Category

19th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Silver Plate

Islamic Persian Iron Shield
Islamic Persian Iron Shield

Islamic Persian Iron Shield

Located in Rochester, NY

Persian and iron shield. Engraved with Moresque designs . Woven interior.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Iron

19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield  A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield
19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield  A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield

19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield hand made in brass, the shield is decorated with mythical Warriors and beasts, there are 2 images of t...

Category

19th Century Gothic Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Edwardian 14k Shield Ring
Edwardian 14k Shield Ring

Edwardian 14k Shield Ring

Located in Montgomery, AL

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring showcases a radiant shield design adorned with eleven dazzling accent diamonds.

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Weathered Terracotta Shield Plaque
Antique Weathered Terracotta Shield Plaque

Antique Weathered Terracotta Shield Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century weathered terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is one of seven similar shield-shaped terracotta plaques we are selling, usable alone ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.

Category

Early 20th Century Sudanese Antique Shields

Materials

Hide, Leather, Wood

Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque
Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque

Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century antique terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is one of seven similar shield-shaped terracotta plaques we are selling, usable alone or...

Category

Early 19th Century English Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

18th Hand Carved Heraldic Shield of a Noble Family with Shield and Helmet
18th Hand Carved Heraldic Shield of a Noble Family with Shield and Helmet

18th Hand Carved Heraldic Shield of a Noble Family with Shield and Helmet

Located in Marbella, ES

Imposing carved stone shield with a heraldic motif, featuring a large central shield divided into quarters and surrounded by embossed acanthus leaves.

Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Shields

Materials

Marble

A rare Elkington shield
A rare Elkington shield

A rare Elkington shield

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Likely depicting Hercules on a four horse drawn chariot. The boarder embellished with further classical scenes of horses and classical figures. In a wooden frame. Very good condition...

Category

Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

Large African Face Shield
Large African Face Shield

Large African Face Shield

Located in Norton, MA

It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the process of hard work during the making period.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Helmets and Shields - Lithograph - 1862

Helmets and Shields - Lithograph - 1862

Located in Roma, IT

Helmets and Shields is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862.

Category

1860s Modern Antique Shields

Materials

Lithograph

Italian Renaissance Style Etched Metal Shield
Italian Renaissance Style Etched Metal Shield

Italian Renaissance Style Etched Metal Shield

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance round etched metal shield

Category

17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Shields

Materials

Metal

Shield-Shaped Wall Mirror, Circa 1900
Shield-Shaped Wall Mirror, Circa 1900

Shield-Shaped Wall Mirror, Circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Large shield-shaped wall mirror with swan-neck pediment, horn motifs, and carved decoration.

Category

Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Shields

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Medieval Style Terracotta Shield
19th Century Medieval Style Terracotta Shield

19th Century Medieval Style Terracotta Shield

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century weathered terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is one of seven similar shield-shaped terracotta plaques we are selling, usable alone ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Medieval Style Weathered Terracotta Shield
Antique Medieval Style Weathered Terracotta Shield

Antique Medieval Style Weathered Terracotta Shield

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century weathered terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is one of seven similar shield-shaped terracotta plaques we are selling, usable alone ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

Weathered Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque
Weathered Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque

Weathered Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century weathered terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is one of seven similar shield-shaped terracotta plaques we are selling, usable alone ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

Large Beveled Paisley Shield Mirror
Large Beveled Paisley Shield Mirror

Large Beveled Paisley Shield Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Large beveled paisley shield mirror. Modern Louis XV shaped paisley silhouette; frameless vintage mirror with beveled edge.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Shields

Materials

Mirror

Italian Shield Back Gilt Mirror
Italian Shield Back Gilt Mirror

Italian Shield Back Gilt Mirror

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian carved wood and gold gilt shield back mirror with centered floral urn, bell flower, tassle , and floral medallion motif.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Shields

Pair 19th Century Italian Shield Sconces
Pair 19th Century Italian Shield Sconces

Pair 19th Century Italian Shield Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th-century painted wood and metal shield sconces hailing from Italy.

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shields

Materials

Metal

18th Heraldic Shield in Carved Limestone
18th Heraldic Shield in Carved Limestone

18th Heraldic Shield in Carved Limestone

Located in Marbella, ES

A magnificent heraldic shield carved in limestone, possibly from the 18th century, with deep relief work depicting divided fields with noble symbols and an episcopal mitre at the top.

Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Shields

Materials

Marble

Antique Silver Torah Shield, Poland, 19th Century
Antique Silver Torah Shield, Poland, 19th Century

Antique Silver Torah Shield, Poland, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

The shield retains its original nineteenth-century character and bears period silver hallmarks, affirming its Polish origin.

Category

19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Antique Emerald & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum
Antique Emerald & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum

Antique Emerald & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum

Located in Bloomington, MN

Antique Emerald & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum This antique ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features green emeralds totaling 0.40ctw, arranged in a shield-style design wi...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Indo Persian Dhal Separ Shield
Antique Indo Persian Dhal Separ Shield

Antique Indo Persian Dhal Separ Shield

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing historical 19th Century Indo Persian shield handcrafted in steel and decorated with four floral protuberances and engraved figures, retaining the original leather strap ha...

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Antique Shields

Materials

Steel

Antique Sapphire & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum

Antique Sapphire & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum

Located in Bloomington, MN

Antique Sapphire & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum This antique ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a striking shield-style design with bezel-set blue sapphires totalin...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Emerald & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum
Antique Emerald & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum

Antique Emerald & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum

Located in Bloomington, MN

Antique Emerald & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum This antique ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a striking shield-style design with richly colored green emeralds tot...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Ruby & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum
Antique Ruby & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum

Antique Ruby & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum

Located in Bloomington, MN

Antique Ruby & Diamond Shield Ring in Platinum This antique ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features a bold shield-style design with bezel-set red rubies totaling 0.94ctw.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Armorial Shield Stained Glass Panel
Antique Armorial Shield Stained Glass Panel

Antique Armorial Shield Stained Glass Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique stained glass armorial shield hanging panel dating to circa 1900. Incorporating both heraldic and Victorian styles, the crest depicts a handpainted, detailed head of an e...

Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Glass, Stained Glass

Giltwood Coat of Arms Carved Heraldic Shield
Giltwood Coat of Arms Carved Heraldic Shield

Giltwood Coat of Arms Carved Heraldic Shield

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful English coat of arms carved in gilt wood Two hunting dogs either side of the shield surmounted by a crown Great interiors piece for decorative purposes Circa 1900 Great hu...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Shields

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Carved Oak Shield & Helm Panel
19th Century Carved Oak Shield & Helm Panel

19th Century Carved Oak Shield & Helm Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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

Category

19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oil - Nymph with a Shield
19th Century Oil - Nymph with a Shield

19th Century Oil - Nymph with a Shield

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming depiction of a nymph with a shield, adorned in green linen and flowers. Unsigned.

Category

19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Oil

Arm Holding a Shield - Spain, 17th century
Arm Holding a Shield - Spain, 17th century

Arm Holding a Shield - Spain, 17th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Arm Holding a Shield Spain, 17th century Wood 18 x 47 x 15 cm This remarkable fragment depicts a right arm grasping a shield, most likely detached from a monumental figure of a knig...

Category

17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

19th Century Medieval Style Terracotta Shield Plaque
19th Century Medieval Style Terracotta Shield Plaque

19th Century Medieval Style Terracotta Shield Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century weathered terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is one of seven similar shield-shaped terracotta plaques we are selling, usable alone ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tutsi ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

English Adam Style Satinwood Shield Pole Screen
English Adam Style Satinwood Shield Pole Screen

English Adam Style Satinwood Shield Pole Screen

Located in Queens, NY

English Adam-style (18/19th Century) satinwood and floral decorated pole screen with shield shaped framed embroidery and fluted stand.

Category

19th Century British Adam Style Antique Shields

Pair of English Decorative Painted Shields
Pair of English Decorative Painted Shields

Pair of English Decorative Painted Shields

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pair of English decorative painted shields with coats of arms. 1940. Dimensions 18 inches (46 cms) wide 3 inches (8 cms) deep 24 inches (61 cms) high.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Battle Shield 19th Century
Antique Indian Battle Shield 19th Century

Antique Indian Battle Shield 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Old schield from India with bronze and leather verry rare 19th century Antique Indian battle shield 19th century Very old battle shield probably India.

Category

Late 18th Century Indonesian Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands
Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands

Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.

Category

Early 20th Century Togolese Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wicker

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia.

Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

19th Century Weathered Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque
19th Century Weathered Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque

19th Century Weathered Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 19th century weathered terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is one of seven similar shield-shaped terracotta plaques we are selling, usable alone ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield
Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield

Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield

Located in Sheffield, MA

Highly decorative and impressive shields from the buttress-like roots and/or trunks of mangrove trees.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

19th Century Brass Shield Shaped Griffin Wall Plaque
19th Century Brass Shield Shaped Griffin Wall Plaque

19th Century Brass Shield Shaped Griffin Wall Plaque

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Brass Shield Shaped Griffin Wall Plaque. Height / 23.5 inches.

Category

1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Victorian 18ct Gold and Carnelian Shield Signet Ring
Victorian 18ct Gold and Carnelian Shield Signet Ring

Victorian 18ct Gold and Carnelian Shield Signet Ring

Located in London, England

This stylish Victorian signet ring, dating to circa 1890s, is a fine example of craftsmanship from the late 19th century. The shield-shaped carnelian stone is elegantly set in a rich...

Category

19th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

18k Gold

A Pair of Oversized Shield-Back Armchairs
A Pair of Oversized Shield-Back Armchairs

A Pair of Oversized Shield-Back Armchairs

By Wright and Mansfield

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A pair of large scale mahogany armchairs highly carved and inlaid throughout. The shield-shaped backs are centered by a painted armorial crest within a beaded oval.

Category

19th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Silk, Mahogany, Walnut, Paint

Victorian Wrought Iron Side Gate With Heraldic Shield
Victorian Wrought Iron Side Gate With Heraldic Shield

Victorian Wrought Iron Side Gate With Heraldic Shield

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A late 19th century Victorian wrought iron side gate with heraldic shield. Crafted circa 1880, this English wrought iron gate is tall and secure, making for an ideal alleyway or ent...

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Shields

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of English Adam Style Shield-Back Chairs
Pair of English Adam Style Shield-Back Chairs

Pair of English Adam Style Shield-Back Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Adam style satinwood shield-back Armchairs. (Related item: 030011A)

Category

19th Century Adam Style Antique Shields

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood

An 18th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield
An 18th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield

An 18th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield

Located in New York, NY

Encircling the shield are beautifully chased laurel wreaths and a shell crown at its peak the shield is equipped with affixed chains to drape it securely over the Torah scroll.

Category

18th Century Polish Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield
Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield

Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Muslin shield with backhand hold, bundle sticks with red and yellow ochre and original shoulder carrying strap.

Category

19th Century American Native American Antique Shields

Materials

Hide, Wood

Baroque Antique Embroidered Tapestry with Heraldic Shield, 1850s
Baroque Antique Embroidered Tapestry with Heraldic Shield, 1850s

Baroque Antique Embroidered Tapestry with Heraldic Shield, 1850s

Located in Marbella, ES

Magnificent antique tapestry embroidered with a prominent central heraldic shield surrounded by rich Baroque-inspired ornamentation.

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Shields

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Silk

Antique Stained Glass Shield Panel of Monogram
Antique Stained Glass Shield Panel of Monogram

Antique Stained Glass Shield Panel of Monogram

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique stained glass shield baring the monogram 'HJ', dating to circa 1880.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Lead

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Perseus' shield
Perseus' shield

Barry Davies Perseus' shield, 2016

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 7.49 in

Perseus' shield

Located in Oswestry, GB

Davies has designed this shield emphasising the gorgon's reflection where the snakes protrude out from the face of the shield.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

Ngandu Shield
Ngandu Shield

Ngandu Shield

Unavailable

H 44.5 in W 13 in D 3 in

Ngandu Shield

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderful graphic woven rattan and natural pigment shield from the Ngandu people Congo.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Shields

African Leather Shield
African Leather Shield

African Leather Shield

Unavailable

H 8 in Dm 22 in

African Leather Shield

Located in Southampton, NY

African leather ‘hide’ shield with impressed design, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Hide

Ethiopian Hide Shield
Ethiopian Hide Shield

Ethiopian Hide Shield

Unavailable

H 9 in Dm 26 in

Ethiopian Hide Shield

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

A rare 18th - 19th century Ometo/Gurage/Zay shield. The process of making this repoussé shield was extremely involved, laborious and time consuming.

Category

19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Shields

African Leather Shield
African Leather Shield

African Leather Shield

Unavailable

H 45 in W 20 in

African Leather Shield

Located in Atlanta, GA

African leather shield on stand.

Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Shields

African Woven War Shield
African Woven War Shield

African Woven War Shield

Unavailable

H 53.5 in W 17 in D 3 in

African Woven War Shield

Located in San Rafael, CA

The original handle is carved out of wood and lashed onto the shield with rattan bands. The overall shield has a good patina from age and use.

Category

Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Shield of Savoie
Shield of Savoie

Shield of Savoie

Unavailable

H 43 in W 43 in D 12 in

Shield of Savoie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Coat of Arms of Savoie, northern France, decorated with Fleurs de Lys and Cross of Savoie.

Category

19th Century French Antique Shields

Shield Back Chair

Shield Back Chair

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Pair of English Sheildback chairs. The arem detail is unique and makes these possibly Italian. Measures 37" high; 23-1/2" wide; 20-1/2" deep.

Category

19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

George III Irish Bright Cut Sterling Silver Soup Ladle, Dublin, 1785
George III Irish Bright Cut Sterling Silver Soup Ladle, Dublin, 1785

George III Irish Bright Cut Sterling Silver Soup Ladle, Dublin, 1785

By John Shields

Located in London, GB

Eye-catching George III Irish bright cut sterling silver soup ladle. Maker: John Shields. Dublin 1785. The ladle has a fluted circular bowl.

Category

1780s Irish George III Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Indian Shield
19th Century Indian Shield

19th Century Indian Shield

Unavailable

H 2.76 in Dm 18.51 in

19th Century Indian Shield

Located in Bordeaux, FR

19th century Indian shield representing some elephants and a face in the middle.

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Shields

Materials

Driftwood

Ethiopian Shield on Stand
Ethiopian Shield on Stand

Ethiopian Shield on Stand

Unavailable

H 31 in W 22.5 in D 6 in

Ethiopian Shield on Stand

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Graphic dimensional thick rhinoceros hide shield from Ethiopia on a custom iron stand. Fantastic concentric circle design.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Hide

Madu, Fakir Indian Shield
Madu, Fakir Indian Shield

Madu, Fakir Indian Shield

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 36.62 in D 4.73 in

Madu, Fakir Indian Shield

Located in Fossano, IT

A Madu, small Indian shield of painted iron and antelope horns. Bronze bosses and copper applications in shape of moon, fish and flowers.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Shields

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Copper Plaques Shields
Antique Copper Plaques Shields

Antique Copper Plaques Shields

Unavailable

H 22.5 in W 18.75 in

Antique Copper Plaques Shields

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Copper Plaques Shields. They are sold separately for $745 each.

Category

19th Century French Antique Shields

Antique Ethiopian Hide Shield
Antique Ethiopian Hide Shield

Antique Ethiopian Hide Shield

Unavailable

H 3 in Dm 26 in

Antique Ethiopian Hide Shield

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Ethiopian animal hide shield with leather knots at the centre securing the crudely formed handle.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Shields

Materials

Hide

Shield Drake, Pl. 249
Shield Drake, Pl. 249

William LewinShield Drake, Pl. 249

Unavailable

H 11.25 in W 9 in

Shield Drake, Pl. 249

By William Lewin

Located in Mount Vernon, NY

From publication The Birds of Great Britain, Systematically Arranged, Accurately Engraved, and Painted from Nature. Published 1793-1801 in London. Markings Watermark: 1794 J.Whatma...

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Etching

French armorial chateau shield
French armorial chateau shield

French armorial chateau shield

Unavailable

H 48 in D 32 in

French armorial chateau shield

Located in Toronto, ON

A fine quality 18th century French chateau crest in original paint and finish, Superb quality. Most likely, an exterior entry decoration. Rare, one of a kind item.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Shields

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Large English Gymnastics Shield/Trophy
Large English Gymnastics Shield/Trophy

Large English Gymnastics Shield/Trophy

Unavailable

H 20.48 in W 17.72 in

Large English Gymnastics Shield/Trophy

Located in LAGNES France,, Other

Todd challenge shield, 1920 Depicting gymnast on parallel bars Oak shield 12 nameplates ranging from 1919 - 1928 3 remain blank Good condition

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Victorian Shield Shape Bloodstone Ring
Victorian Shield Shape Bloodstone Ring

Victorian Shield Shape Bloodstone Ring

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Ladies 14kt. yellow gold chased ring with a shield shape bloodstone center. Size 6 and can be sized.Circa 1880.

Category

1880s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Indian Hide Shield, 19th Century
Indian Hide Shield, 19th Century

Indian Hide Shield, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 1.58 in Dm 25.99 in

Indian Hide Shield, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Large polychrome decorated North Indian hide shield with metal bosses.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Shields

Materials

Hide

Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Armchair
Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Armchair

Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Armchair

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 18.25 in

Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Armchair

Located in Litchfield, CT

circa 1790-1795. A fine Hepplewhite shield back mahogany armchair having carved stiles and rolled arms on tapered legs with spade feet.

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Hepplewhite Antique Shields

Georgian Shield Back Arm Chair
Georgian Shield Back Arm Chair

Georgian Shield Back Arm Chair

Unavailable

H 39 in W 22 in D 23 in

Georgian Shield Back Arm Chair

Located in Kirkland, WA

English George III Mahogany Shield Back Arm Chair This lovely chair features the traditional shield back with reverse arm and tapered legs.

Category

18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Shields

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield
Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield

Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in

Old Japanese Fighting Face Shield

Located in Berlin, DE

old battle mask for sword fighting of japanese cadets - not welded but knotted wire; around 1910/tokyo. brought over by a berlin tourist in the pre 1st world war era.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Grand Tour Antique Shields

Sainte with Shield, 18th-19th Century
Sainte with Shield, 18th-19th Century

Sainte with Shield, 18th-19th Century

Unavailable

H 45.28 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in

Sainte with Shield, 18th-19th Century

Located in Virum, DK

A sainte with shield. A Renaissance carved oak figure, standing in a later oak niche, 18th-19th century.

Category

Late 18th Century European Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Shield-Shaped Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1773
Shield-Shaped Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1773

Shield-Shaped Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1773

Unavailable

H 711 in W 7 in D 5 in

Shield-Shaped Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1773

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A shield-shaped vase, decorated to resemble porphyry, and highlighted with gilding.

Category

Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield
19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield

19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield

Unavailable

H 44 in W 31 in D 3 in

19th Century Large Hide Ethiopian Shield

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Powerful graphic large-scale embossed thick hide shield. Excellent patina, age and usage on this thick hide shield from Ethiopia.

Category

19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Leather

Gold inlaid steel shield, 19th century
Gold inlaid steel shield, 19th century

Gold inlaid steel shield, 19th century

Unavailable

H 1.58 in Dm 13.78 in

Gold inlaid steel shield, 19th century

Located in London, GB

Indian gold inlaid shield with floral decoration and registers of poetry on the rim.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Shields

Materials

Steel, Gold

Stemma D' Alto Adige Garden Shield
Stemma D' Alto Adige Garden Shield

Stemma D' Alto Adige Garden Shield

Unavailable

H 34 in W 24 in D 5 in

Stemma D' Alto Adige Garden Shield

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

STEMMA D'ALTO ADIGE Richly decorated Shield from Northern Italy.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Shields

Antique Edwardian Goldstone Shield Signet Ring
Antique Edwardian Goldstone Shield Signet Ring

Antique Edwardian Goldstone Shield Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An unusual Edwardian period signet ring with a shield-shaped goldstone face. It's crafted in 9 karat gold, with Chester hallmarks dating it to the year 1913.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

9k Gold

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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.