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Set of Edo Period Samurai Armor Box Covers (Yoroi Bitsu Covers) with Gold Family
Located in Fukuoka, JP
bold gold maki-e style emblems. These protective covers were used to shield the wooden armor chests
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Leather

Islamic Persian Iron Shield
Located in Rochester, NY
Persian and iron shield. Engraved with Moresque designs . Woven interior. Early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Islamic Persian Iron Shield
Islamic Persian Iron Shield
$975
H 2.5 in Dm 18 in
English Renaissance Style Novelty Shield
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (20th Century) miniature shield shaped coat of arms wall plaque with
Category

20th Century Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

English Renaissance Style Novelty Shield
English Renaissance Style Novelty Shield
$1,200
H 23 in W 13.5 in D 2 in
Moorish Style Round Metal Shield
Located in Queens, NY
Moorish style metal round shield with etched design and four relief half spheres Tarnish
Category

20th Century Unknown Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Moorish Style Round Metal Shield
Moorish Style Round Metal Shield
$2,800
H 18.5 in W 18.5 in D 4 in
Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) gold painted metal shield with classic head center
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield
Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield
$4,250
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 2 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Antique Indo Persian Dhal Separ Shield
Antique Indo Persian Dhal Separ Shield
$2,700
H 14 in W 14 in D 1.5 in
Antique Indian Battle Shield 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
battle shield 19th century Very old battle shield probably India. Arched round body. Unfortunately, age
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Antique Late 18th Century Indonesian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood

The Siege of Troy Bronze Shield, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A bronze shield depicting the siege of Troy and the abduction of Helen, late 19th century. 23
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Antique Late 19th Century Classical Greek Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield
Located in Redding, CT
19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield . Intricate decorative design with Brass inlay
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Iron

19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield
19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield
$1,045 Sale Price
41% Off
H 3 in Dm 14 in
Two Indo Persian Engraved Dhal Metal Shields, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two intriguing historical 19th Century Indo Persian shields, one handcrafted in bronze with four
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield
Located in Bilzen, BE
Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield Origin: Southern Germany or
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst
Located in Rochester, NY
Persian brass and iron shield. Engraved with signs of the zodiac. Hide interior. Early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood and brass Regency
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Antique 1880s Kenyan Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
$1,904 Sale Price
20% Off
H 53.55 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
19th Century French Painted Wooden Heraldic Shield with Lions and Armor
Located in Dallas, TX
in France circa 1870, the antique wooden shield features a beautifully hand-painted coat of arms with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Medieval German Knights and Armor, Antique Hand-Colored Print c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
. Framing tips: A cream or parchment mat beautifully complements the colors of the armor and shields. A dark
Category

Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Armored Knight c.1400 with Winged Helmet – Antique Print Published 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
a narrow gold, black, or bronze frame that echoes the tones in the armor and shield. Use an off
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Triumphal Chariot – A Grand Display of Conquered Armor and Banners, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
Triumphal Chariot – A Grand Display of Conquered Armor and Banners This remarkable hand-colored
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Antique 1850s Prints

Materials

Paper

1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-century Modern Brass Shield Shaped Wall Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
reminiscent of ancient armor shields, adding a touch of historical reference to the design. The frame of the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-century Modern Brass Shield Shaped Wall Mirror
1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-century Modern Brass Shield Shaped Wall Mirror
$1,425 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 1.19 in
Sterling Silver with Parcel Gilt Medieval Knights, Set of Three
Located in Bradenton, FL
, shown in full armor with shield and lance, carved face missing *Theodorich the Great- 4.5"H, armored and
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Early 20th Century German Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Samuel A. Rayner (1806-1879) - 1851 Watercolour, Cavaliers at a Manor Table
Located in Corsham, GB
window, illuminating the space and reflecting upon a heaped pile of golden armour, shields and weaponry
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Knightly Pageantry of Germany c.1500, Antique Colored Print, Published 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
fully armored knights holding long shields, a figure in Eastern attire—possibly representing an
Category

Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Crusading Knights Plate, Hand-Colored Medieval Print c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
fully armored knights holding long shields, a figure in Eastern attire—possibly representing an
Category

Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Great Britain 1300–1500 Costume Plate, Antique Hand-Colored Print, ca.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
armored figures represent the martial culture of medieval England, complete with shields, chainmail, and
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Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
By People from Benin
Located in Peoria, AZ
Warrior Sculpture! Spectacular details portray the warrior's metal armor, weapon, shield and more! The
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Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
$4,800 Sale Price
36% Off
H 13 in W 5 in D 4 in
Antique German Costume Print 500–1000, Hand-Colored Historical Plate, ca.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
armor, round shields, and simple yet expressive headgear. The scene hints at shifting political
Category

Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Saint Adrian – Carved wooden sculpture French school 17th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
blacksmiths, often depicted in armor with his shield and lion, emblems of his bravery and fidelity to Christ
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Antique 17th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hermes Silk Scarf - Sous L Egide de Mars - Red Dark Taupe Green - Mint
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
’ helmet with an intricate display of plumes, armor, shields, and celestial motifs. The balance between
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2010s French Scarves

Inca Empire Costumes, Antique Lithograph of Inca Clothing, Max Tilke c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
headdresses, painted shields, quilted cotton armor (ichcahuipilli), and symbolic iconography referencing Aztec
Category

Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Aztec & Early Mexican Costumes, Set of 2 Antique Prints, 1500–1525, ca.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
headdresses, painted shields, quilted cotton armor (ichcahuipilli), and symbolic iconography referencing Aztec
Category

Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian cast iron umbrella and stick stand, the back cast in the form of a knight in armour with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
$1,523 Sale Price
36% Off
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in
19th Century Red Jasper Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
jasper representing the face and bust of a Roman soldier, his helmet, armor and shield, all finely chased
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinet with Ornamental Figural Carvings
Located in Chicago, IL
bosses. The bottom doors display a headpiece of armor and shield adorned with loose foliate scrollwork
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

A Pair of 19th Century Pink Ground Paris Porcelain Vases, With Portraits
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in New York, NY
figure in armor with a shield inside an interior setting, while the other shows a seated female figure
Category

Antique 1840s French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Iron Knight and Horse Armoured Companion Set, Fire Tools
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
shield mounted with armour for both the knight and his horse, the set is made in Cast iron which has
Category

Antique 19th Century Beaux Arts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Ceramic Valkyrie and Horse Sculpture by Stanislaus Capeque for Goldscheider
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953), Stanislaus Capeque
Located in Van Nuys, CA
traditional Valkyrie from Norse mythology in armor and shield with her trusty horse standing beside her. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Valkyrie and Horse Sculpture by Stanislaus Capeque for Goldscheider
Ceramic Valkyrie and Horse Sculpture by Stanislaus Capeque for Goldscheider
$6,068 Sale Price
36% Off
H 15.5 in W 18 in D 7.25 in
Pair of Grand Tour Armorial Dore Bronze Bookends/Paperweights
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship and detail. One bookend consists of a shield, helmet, armor, and bat while the other bookend
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Original Antique Adriatic Exhibition Poster Coast Design Ft Ships Knight Mermaid
By Kurt Libesny
Located in London, GB
featuring a stunning illustration by Kurt Libesny (1892-1938) of a knight in armour holding a shield and
Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

Lladró Gladiator Figurine
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
armor. The shield is decorated with black luster with marble effect and the helmet is also decorated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lladró Gladiator Figurine
Lladró Gladiator Figurine
$8,350 / item
H 28 in W 13 in D 10 in
French 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry, Circa 1750
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alexander the Great, circa 1750. The border with suits of armor, helmets, shields, quivers and bows, all
Category

Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Original Antique Poster Hastings St Leonards William The Conqueror Travel Paris
Located in London, GB
the houses, and a knight in armour holding a shield and sword framing the side with the description
Category

Vintage 1910s British Posters

Materials

Paper

The Chivalric Orders of the Holy Land – A 19th-Century Vision, 1831
Located in Langweer, NL
right, a knight stands in full armor, holding a shield emblazoned with a red cross, indicating his
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Maurits, Prins van Oranje – Portrait of Prince Maurice of Orange c.1748
Located in Langweer, NL
cannons, cannonballs, flags, shields, and armour, emphasising his martial achievements. Below the portrait
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Maurits, Prins van Oranje – Portrait of Prince Maurice of Orange c.1748
Maurits, Prins van Oranje – Portrait of Prince Maurice of Orange c.1748
$142 Sale Price
25% Off
H 16.62 in W 11.15 in D 0.02 in
Roy Rasmussen 1971 Monumental Aluminum Sculptures
Located in Palm Springs, CA
vague hints and reminiscences of knights of yore, armour and shields, but also, contrastingly, of
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Vintage 1970s British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Pair Regency Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coolers Hise Crest 19th C
Located in London, GB
the bearing of the shield or coat-armour belonging to each. Thus, the knowledge of the various devices
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Westminster Abbey - the complete album of 13 etchings
By John Sloan
Located in New York, NY
Chair”; the Poet’s Corner title with a harp; the Henry VII Chapel title with a knight’s armor and shield
Category

1890s American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Pre-Victorian Pink Sapphire Roman Shield Earrings
Located in METAIRIE, LA
-Prong 14 Karat White Gold Illusion setting as well. In a Roman attributed Shield / Armor design
Category

Antique 1870s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Dutch Parade Armor Shield Baroque, circa 1885
Located in Houston, TX
A striking Dutch parade shield circa 1880 featuring a Baroque style scene of warring figures. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Madu, Fakir Indian Shield
Located in Fossano, IT
A Madu, small Indian shield of painted iron and antelope horns. Bronze bosses and copper
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Madu, Fakir Indian Shield
Madu, Fakir Indian Shield
$1,662
H 10.63 in W 36.62 in D 4.73 in
Indian Hide Shield, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Large polychrome decorated North Indian hide shield with metal bosses.
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Hide

Late 18th Century Indo-Persian Dahl Shield
Located in Salisbury, GB
A late 18th century or early 19th century embossed Indo-Persian dahl shield.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Gilt Copper Mounted Hide Indian Shield, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Animal hide shield with copper mounts.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Hide

2 Mounted Regimental Shields on Mahogany Plaques, circa 1920
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
2 mounted regimental shields on mahogany plaques from an officer’s mess; detailing the Punjab
Category

20th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Antique Indo Persian Round Shield of Steel circa 1875 Damascene Engraving
Located in Houston, TX
A superb Indo Persian round steel shield circa 1875 featuring a spike in the center along with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cast Iron Renaissance Style Shield circa 1900 Antique Medieval Bronzed Armour
Located in Newtown, CT
This beautifully detailed cast iron shield is decorated in Renaissance style. I have not identified
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Plaque: Vulcan's Forge, Wedgwood C1860
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
magnificent set of armor, including a shield, a breastplate, and a helmet. The shield is especially notable
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Stoneware

Plaque: Vulcan's Forge, Wedgwood C1860
Plaque: Vulcan's Forge, Wedgwood C1860
$2,800
H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
Most Important Antique English George III Period Signed Staffordshire
Located in Houston, TX
polychrome enamels with silver luster highlights to armor, helmet and shield on a grass and rockwork base
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George III Figurative Sculptures

Original Antique Adriatic Exhibition Poster Coast Design ft Ships Knight Mermaid
Located in London, GB
featuring a stunning illustration by Kurt Libesny (1892-1938) of a knight in armour holding a shield and
Category

1910s More Prints

Materials

Paper

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