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Ancient Warriors with Trumpets, Weapons and Armor - Lithograph - 1862

Ancient Warriors with Trumpets, Weapons and Armor - Lithograph - 1862

Located in Roma, IT

The composition combines standing figures of armed soldiers with a carefully articulated display of helmets, shields, armor fragments, and ceremonial instruments, including trumpets ...

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1860s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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. Early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

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

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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

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. Arched round body...

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Antique Late 18th Century Indonesian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood

English Renaissance Miniature Shield Wall Plaque, Metal & Velvet
English Renaissance Miniature Shield Wall Plaque, Metal & Velvet

English Renaissance Miniature Shield Wall Plaque, Metal & Velvet

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance style (20th Century) miniature shield shaped coat of arms wall plaque with metal spears and armor on brown velvet backing.

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20th Century Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

The Siege of Troy Bronze Shield, 19th Century
The Siege of Troy Bronze Shield, 19th Century

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 ¼ round by 3 inches deep

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Antique Late 19th Century Classical Greek Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Two Indo Persian Engraved Dhal Metal Shields, Priced Individually
Two Indo Persian Engraved Dhal Metal Shields, Priced Individually

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 protuberances and engraved floral designs highlighted with enamel and one crafted in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Moorish Style Etched Metal Shield, Renaissance Design, 20th Century
Moorish Style Etched Metal Shield, Renaissance Design, 20th Century

Moorish Style Etched Metal Shield, Renaissance Design, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Moorish style metal round shield with etched design and four relief half spheres Tarnish

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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Antique Islamic Mughal Indian Painted And Lacquered Hide Shield Dhal 18th C
Antique Islamic Mughal Indian Painted And Lacquered Hide Shield Dhal 18th C

Antique Islamic Mughal Indian Painted And Lacquered Hide Shield Dhal 18th C

Located in Ottawa, ON

Some age wear, lacquer with blistering/bubbling, chips flecks, and cracks in the lacquer, as is often the case with over 200-year-old lacquered shields. Free of repairs or restoratio...

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Antique 18th Century Indian Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Animal Skin

Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield, Hand-Painted, Italy, Circa 1850
Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield, Hand-Painted, Italy, Circa 1850

Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield, Hand-Painted, Italy, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) gold painted metal shield with classic head center surrounded by Renaissance figures.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE BEDJA ANIMAL HiDE SHIELD FROM SUDAN MADE IN PRESSED HARD LEATHER & ROPE
ANTIQUE BEDJA ANIMAL HiDE SHIELD FROM SUDAN MADE IN PRESSED HARD LEATHER & ROPE

ANTIQUE BEDJA ANIMAL HiDE SHIELD FROM SUDAN MADE IN PRESSED HARD LEATHER & ROPE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this decorative Sudanese North African Bedja Animal hide shield in pressed leather A very good looking well...

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20th Century Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Leather

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...

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Antique 1880s Kenyan Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

William the Conqueror Portrait Engraving, Domesday Scene, England, c.1740
William the Conqueror Portrait Engraving, Domesday Scene, England, c.1740

William the Conqueror Portrait Engraving, Domesday Scene, England, c.1740

Located in Langweer, NL

The portrait is enclosed within an architectural frame, richly adorned with martial and heraldic elements, including shields, armor, and banners bearing his name. Below the portrait...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

William Rufus Portrait Engraving, King of England, Vertue Style, c.1735
William Rufus Portrait Engraving, King of England, Vertue Style, c.1735

William Rufus Portrait Engraving, King of England, Vertue Style, c.1735

Located in Langweer, NL

The portrait is enclosed within an architectural frame, richly adorned with martial and heraldic elements, including shields, armor, and banners bearing his name. Below the portrait...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Painted Wooden Heraldic Shield with Lions and Armor
19th Century French Painted Wooden Heraldic Shield with Lions and Armor

19th Century French Painted Wooden Heraldic Shield with Lions and Armor

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a noble touch to your study or library with this elegant 19th-century heraldic plaque. Crafted in France circa 1870, the antique wooden shield features a beautifully hand-painted...

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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
Medieval German Knights and Armor, Antique Hand-Colored Print c.1880

Medieval German Knights and Armor, Antique Hand-Colored Print c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The lower register presents six full-standing knights, each wearing distinctive armor and bearing shields adorned with heraldic motifs.

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Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Armored Knight c.1400 with Winged Helmet – Antique Print Published 1845
Armored Knight c.1400 with Winged Helmet – Antique Print Published 1845

Armored Knight c.1400 with Winged Helmet – Antique Print Published 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips This print will look particularly striking in a narrow gold, black, or bronze frame that echoes the tones in the armor and shield. Use an off-white or parchment-colored ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Triumphal Chariot – A Grand Display of Conquered Armor and Banners, 1855
Triumphal Chariot – A Grand Display of Conquered Armor and Banners, 1855

Triumphal Chariot – A Grand Display of Conquered Armor and Banners, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

At the heart of this scene is a grand *Triumphwagen* (triumphal chariot), an imposing cart laden with the armor, banners, and weaponry of defeated foes. The cart is covered in rich r...

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Antique 1850s Prints

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Paper

1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-century Modern Brass Shield Shaped Wall Mirror
1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-century Modern Brass Shield Shaped Wall Mirror

1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-century Modern Brass Shield Shaped Wall Mirror

By Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

With its bold and eye-catching presence, it becomes a focal point in any room. The shield shape is reminiscent of ancient armor shields, adding a touch of historical reference to the...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver with Parcel Gilt Medieval Knights, Set of Three
Sterling Silver with Parcel Gilt Medieval Knights, Set of Three

Sterling Silver with Parcel Gilt Medieval Knights, Set of Three

Located in Bradenton, FL

*King Arthur- 6.25"H, shown in full armor with shield and lance, carved face missing *Theodorich the Great- 4.5"H, armored and helmeted, with shield and halberd *Hessian Soldier- 6"H...

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Early 20th Century German Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

GUCCI Florentine sage green straw clutch 1958/early 60s
GUCCI Florentine sage green straw clutch 1958/early 60s

GUCCI Florentine sage green straw clutch 1958/early 60s

By Gucci

Located in Rubiera, RE

The white silk tag features the GUCCI logo with the armored knight's shield and the names of the cities where the stores were located.

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1960s Italian Clutches

Antique Crusading Knights Plate, Hand-Colored Medieval Print c.1880
Antique Crusading Knights Plate, Hand-Colored Medieval Print c.1880

Antique Crusading Knights Plate, Hand-Colored Medieval Print c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The lower register presents five standing figures, including fully armored knights holding long shields, a figure in Eastern attire—possibly representing an adversary or local guide—...

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Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Knightly Pageantry of Germany c.1500, Antique Colored Print, Published 1880
Knightly Pageantry of Germany c.1500, Antique Colored Print, Published 1880

Knightly Pageantry of Germany c.1500, Antique Colored Print, Published 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The lower register presents five standing figures, including fully armored knights holding long shields, a figure in Eastern attire—possibly representing an adversary or local guide—...

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Antique 1880s German Prints

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Paper

Titans vs. Olympians Sterling Silver, 18K Gold & Gemstone Luxury Chess Set
Titans vs. Olympians Sterling Silver, 18K Gold & Gemstone Luxury Chess Set

Titans vs. Olympians Sterling Silver, 18K Gold & Gemstone Luxury Chess Set

Located in ראשון לציון, IL

Pawns (8 Figures) Olympian Hoplites - Elite warriors of Olympus, equipped with classical Greek armor, shields, and spears, standing as the disciplined defenders of the Olympian realm.

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2010s Israeli Artist Figurines and Sculptures

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Tourmaline, Sapphire, Garnet, Emerald, Chalcedony, Mandarin Garnet, Ster...

H.63cm Hand-crafted Viking Sculpture, Norway, Wood Carving Folk Art
H.63cm Hand-crafted Viking Sculpture, Norway, Wood Carving Folk Art

H.63cm Hand-crafted Viking Sculpture, Norway, Wood Carving Folk Art

Located in Skien, NO

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Hand-Carved Viking Sculpture - Possibly King Eric Bloodaxe (Eirik Blodøks, King of Norway c. 930-935) Masterfully carved from a single piece of wood, this...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

H.64cm Hand-crafted "Eric Bloodaxe" Viking Sculpture, Norway
H.64cm Hand-crafted "Eric Bloodaxe" Viking Sculpture, Norway

H.64cm Hand-crafted "Eric Bloodaxe" Viking Sculpture, Norway

Located in Skien, NO

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Hand-Carved Viking Sculpture - King Eric Bloodaxe (Eirik Blodøks, King of Norway c. 930-935) Masterfully carved from a single piece of wood, this expressi...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Great Britain 1300–1500 Costume Plate, Antique Hand-Colored Print, ca.1880
Great Britain 1300–1500 Costume Plate, Antique Hand-Colored Print, ca.1880

Great Britain 1300–1500 Costume Plate, Antique Hand-Colored Print, ca.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

The upper register depicts individuals from the 14th and early 15th centuries. On the left, two armored figures represent the martial culture of medieval England, complete with shiel...

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Antique 1880s German Prints

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Paper

Chevalier Banneret Praying Before Departure for the Second Crusade, France 1146
Chevalier Banneret Praying Before Departure for the Second Crusade, France 1146

Chevalier Banneret Praying Before Departure for the Second Crusade, France 1146

Located in Langweer, NL

The detailed rendering of mail armor, surcoat, shield, saddle, and banner reflects the 19th-century fascination with medieval chivalry and crusading history, informed by contemporary...

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Antique 1860s French Prints

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Paper

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

By People from Benin

Located in Peoria, AZ

Spectacular details portray the warrior's metal armor, weapon, shield and more! The Oba tribe in Benin possessed some of the most advanced metal smiths in all of Africa and have lef...

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Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

LEO I 24 Kt Gold Byzantine Aureus Coin 4th Cent. AD Pendant
LEO I 24 Kt Gold Byzantine Aureus Coin 4th Cent. AD Pendant

LEO I 24 Kt Gold Byzantine Aureus Coin 4th Cent. AD Pendant

Located in Roma, IT

The coin's setting is 18 kt gold. Depicted in full armor, with a shield and lance, Leo stands as a symbol of strength and leadership.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 24k Gold

Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820
Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820

Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820

Located in Knivsta, SE

Crossed weapons, including axes and lances, are combined with shields, helmets, and armor, while a crested helmet crowned by an eagle with outstretched wings rises above the structur...

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Antique 1820s Empire Desk Sets

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Iron

Six Medieval Costumes Hand-Colored Lithographs, France, Circa 1860
Six Medieval Costumes Hand-Colored Lithographs, France, Circa 1860

Six Medieval Costumes Hand-Colored Lithographs, France, Circa 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

Upper right (Plate No. 44): A medieval foot soldier, armed with spear and shield, wearing mail armor and a helmet. Bonnard derived this figure from military representations of the 14...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand

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 shield and sword standing on a wall cast ‘Cap a Pied.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Saint Adrian – Carved wooden sculpture French school 17th century
Saint Adrian – Carved wooden sculpture French school 17th century

Saint Adrian – Carved wooden sculpture French school 17th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

He has since been honored as the protector of soldiers and 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

Antique German Costume Print 500–1000, Hand-Colored Historical Plate, ca.1880
Antique German Costume Print 500–1000, Hand-Colored Historical Plate, ca.1880

Antique German Costume Print 500–1000, Hand-Colored Historical Plate, ca.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Their attire reflects the transition from late Roman influence to early Germanic aesthetic—tunics with ornate borders, heavy wool cloaks, chainmail and lamellar armor, round shields,...

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Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored Engravings of Chinese Military Equipment, Circa 1815
Hand-Colored Engravings of Chinese Military Equipment, Circa 1815

Hand-Colored Engravings of Chinese Military Equipment, Circa 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Presented in a structured arrangement, the engravings function almost as visual catalogues, illustrating weapons, banners, horns, shields, polearms, bows, armor elements, ceremonial ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Medieval Costume Figures, Hand-Colored Engravings, France 1845
Set of Four Medieval Costume Figures, Hand-Colored Engravings, France 1845

Set of Four Medieval Costume Figures, Hand-Colored Engravings, France 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Hermes Silk Scarf - Sous L Egide de Mars - Red Dark Taupe Green - Mint
Hermes Silk Scarf - Sous L Egide de Mars - Red Dark Taupe Green - Mint

Hermes Silk Scarf - Sous L Egide de Mars - Red Dark Taupe Green - Mint

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

In this stunning and complex composition, Pierre Marie draws inspiration from classical mythology, surrounding Mars’ helmet with an intricate display of plumes, armor, shields, and c...

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2010s French Scarves

Ceramic Valkyrie and Horse Sculpture by Stanislaus Capeque for Goldscheider
Ceramic Valkyrie and Horse Sculpture by Stanislaus Capeque for Goldscheider

Ceramic Valkyrie and Horse Sculpture by Stanislaus Capeque for Goldscheider

By Stanislaus Capeque, GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Designed by artist Stanislaus Capeque for Goldschnider, circa 1930, the sculpture presents a traditional Valkyrie from Norse mythology in armor and shield with her trusty horse stand...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Red Jasper Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
19th Century Red Jasper Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

19th Century Red Jasper Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

This elegant antique brooch features a cameo on red jasper representing the face and bust of a Roman soldier, his helmet, armor and shield, all finely chased. The closed setting is f...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iron Knight and Horse Armoured Companion Set, Fire Tools
Iron Knight and Horse Armoured Companion Set, Fire Tools

Iron Knight and Horse Armoured Companion Set, Fire Tools

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Iron Knight and Horse Armoured Companion Set, Fire Tools The Stand of the Companion set is a shield mounted with armour for both the knight and his horse, the set is made in Cast ir...

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Antique 19th Century Beaux Arts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Inca Empire Costumes, Antique Lithograph of Inca Clothing, Max Tilke c.1880
Inca Empire Costumes, Antique Lithograph of Inca Clothing, Max Tilke c.1880

Inca Empire Costumes, Antique Lithograph of Inca Clothing, Max Tilke c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Jaguar warriors, eagle warriors, officers, and elite fighters are shown with their distinctive feathered headdresses, painted shields, quilted cotton armor (ichcahuipilli), and symbo...

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Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Aztec & Early Mexican Costumes, Set of 2 Antique Prints, 1500–1525, ca.1880
Aztec & Early Mexican Costumes, Set of 2 Antique Prints, 1500–1525, ca.1880

Aztec & Early Mexican Costumes, Set of 2 Antique Prints, 1500–1525, ca.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Jaguar warriors, eagle warriors, officers, and elite fighters are shown with their distinctive feathered headdresses, painted shields, quilted cotton armor (ichcahuipilli), and symbo...

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Antique 1880s German Prints

Materials

Paper

A Pair of 19th Century Pink Ground Paris Porcelain Vases, With Portraits
A Pair of 19th Century Pink Ground Paris Porcelain Vases, With Portraits

A Pair of 19th Century Pink Ground Paris Porcelain Vases, With Portraits

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in New York, NY

One panel depicts a kneeling male figure in armor with a shield inside an interior setting, while the other shows a seated female figure with a dog in a similar interior.

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Antique 1840s French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Commanding Warriorcat : Red Eternal Vigil
Commanding Warriorcat : Red Eternal Vigil

Commanding Warriorcat : Red Eternal Vigil

By Hiro Ando

Located in PARIS, FR

Warriorcat stands as a timeless guardian, merging manga aesthetics, pop culture language, and echoes of traditional samurai armor. The dual shields evoke protection and resilience wh...

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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Original Antique Adriatic Exhibition Poster Coast Design Ft Ships Knight Mermaid
Original Antique Adriatic Exhibition Poster Coast Design Ft Ships Knight Mermaid

Original Antique Adriatic Exhibition Poster Coast Design Ft Ships Knight Mermaid

By Kurt Libesny

Located in London, GB

Original antique travel advertising poster for Adria Ausstellung / The Adriatic Exhibition featuring a stunning illustration by Kurt Libesny (1892-1938) of a knight in armour holding...

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Vintage 1910s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

Lladró Gladiator Figurine
Lladró Gladiator Figurine

Lladró Gladiator Figurine

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

Made in black porcelain, it is decorated with copper, dark grey and black enamels with metallic effects, combined with the aged silver luster in the armor. The shield is decorated wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

French 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry, Circa 1750
French 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry, Circa 1750

French 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry, Circa 1750

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The border with suits of armor, helmets, shields, quivers and bows, all amidst a floral background. nnThe Aubusson tapestry manufacture of the 17th and 18th centuries managed to comp...

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Antique 18th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Original Antique Poster Hastings St Leonards William The Conqueror Travel Paris
Original Antique Poster Hastings St Leonards William The Conqueror Travel Paris

Original Antique Poster Hastings St Leonards William The Conqueror Travel Paris

Located in London, GB

Original antique travel poster advertising the historical South Coast towns of Hastings and St Leonards for Health Scenery & Sunshine all year round Four miles of parade & sea front ...

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Vintage 1910s British Posters

Materials

Paper

The Chivalric Orders of the Holy Land – A 19th-Century Vision, 1831
The Chivalric Orders of the Holy Land – A 19th-Century Vision, 1831

The Chivalric Orders of the Holy Land – A 19th-Century Vision, 1831

Located in Langweer, NL

To his right, a knight stands in full armor, holding a shield emblazoned with a red cross, indicating his affiliation with the Knights Templar.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian 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

Maurits, Prins van Oranje – Portrait of Prince Maurice of Orange c.1748

Located in Langweer, NL

The portrait is set within an elaborately engraved oval frame surrounded by symbols of warfare, including cannons, cannonballs, flags, shields, and armour, emphasising his martial ac...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Roy Rasmussen 1971 Monumental Aluminum Sculptures
Roy Rasmussen 1971 Monumental Aluminum Sculptures

Roy Rasmussen 1971 Monumental Aluminum Sculptures

Located in Palm Springs, CA

For example, The Metapole 1959 (pictured below) suggests not only vague hints and reminiscences of knights of yore, armour and shields, but also, contrastingly, of strange plants or ...

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Vintage 1970s British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Westminster Abbey - the complete album of 13 etchings
Westminster Abbey - the complete album of 13 etchings

Westminster Abbey - the complete album of 13 etchings

By John Sloan

Located in New York, NY

,the West Front title with an “Ancient Coronation Chair”; the Poet’s Corner title with a harp; the Henry VII Chapel title with a knight’s armor and shield. It is likely that Sloan de...

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1890s American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Recent Sales

Pre-Victorian Pink Sapphire Roman Shield Earrings
Pre-Victorian Pink Sapphire Roman Shield Earrings

Pre-Victorian Pink Sapphire Roman Shield Earrings

Located in METAIRIE, LA

In a Roman attributed Shield / Armor design. *Electronically tested for metal purity.

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Antique 1870s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Dutch Parade Armor Shield Baroque, circa 1885
Antique Dutch Parade Armor Shield Baroque, circa 1885

Antique Dutch Parade Armor Shield Baroque, circa 1885

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 2.5 in

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 inverted teardrop shape has a double border of ribbon twist with a band of male and ...

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

Materials

Brass

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. Two antelope horns pointing in opposite dire...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

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.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Hide

Late 18th Century Indo-Persian Dahl Shield
Late 18th Century Indo-Persian Dahl Shield

Late 18th Century Indo-Persian Dahl Shield

Unavailable

H 1.58 in Dm 17.72 in

Late 18th Century Indo-Persian Dahl Shield

Located in Salisbury, GB

A late 18th century or early 19th century embossed Indo-Persian dahl shield.

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Antique Late 18th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

Gilt Copper Mounted Hide Indian Shield, 18th Century
Gilt Copper Mounted Hide Indian Shield, 18th Century

Gilt Copper Mounted Hide Indian Shield, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

Animal hide shield with copper mounts.

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

Materials

Hide

2 Mounted Regimental Shields on Mahogany Plaques, circa 1920
2 Mounted Regimental Shields on Mahogany Plaques, circa 1920

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 Regiment and the East Bengal Regiment. English, circa 1920.

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20th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Antique Indo Persian Round Shield of Steel circa 1875 Damascene Engraving
Antique Indo Persian Round Shield of Steel circa 1875 Damascene Engraving

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 intricate Damascene type engraved decoration. Please enlarge the photographs to see the...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cast Iron Renaissance Style Shield circa 1900 Antique Medieval Bronzed Armour
Cast Iron Renaissance Style Shield circa 1900 Antique Medieval Bronzed Armour

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 the original, but I imagine this piece is a copy of a known parade shield. The fin...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Plaque: Vulcan's Forge, Wedgwood C1860
Plaque: Vulcan's Forge, Wedgwood C1860

Plaque: Vulcan's Forge, Wedgwood C1860

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H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in

Plaque: Vulcan's Forge, Wedgwood C1860

By Wedgwood

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

With the help of his Cyclopes assistants, Vulcan creates a magnificent set of armor, including a shield, a breastplate, and a helmet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Stoneware

Most Important Antique English George III Period Signed Staffordshire
Most Important Antique English George III Period Signed Staffordshire

Most Important Antique English George III Period Signed Staffordshire

Located in Houston, TX

English George III period signed Wood and Caldwell group of Britannia with a lion; painted in polychrome enamels with silver luster highlights to armor, helmet and shield on a grass ...

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Antique Early 18th Century English George III Figurative Sculptures

Monumental Troubadour Neo-Rococo Stained Glass Window, 19th Century
Monumental Troubadour Neo-Rococo Stained Glass Window, 19th Century

Monumental Troubadour Neo-Rococo Stained Glass Window, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Our stained glass window is inspired from a scene in Virgil’s epic Aeneid, when Venus seduces Vulcan and persuades him to forge weapons for her son Aeneas depicted by François Bouche...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Original Antique Poster Hastings St Leonards William The Conqueror Travel Paris
Original Antique Poster Hastings St Leonards William The Conqueror Travel Paris

Original Antique Poster Hastings St Leonards William The Conqueror Travel Paris

Located in London, GB

Original antique travel poster advertising the historical South Coast towns of Hastings and St Leonards for Health Scenery & Sunshine all year round Four miles of parade & sea front ...

Category

1910s More Prints

Materials

Paper

L’Amerique Independante; Dediee au Congres des Etats Unis
L’Amerique Independante; Dediee au Congres des Etats Unis

L’Amerique Independante; Dediee au Congres des Etats Unis

By Antoine Borel

Located in New York, NY

Behind her is another woman with a spear, shield, and armor ready to plunge her weapon into a bare-chested warrior who is about to club a fallen man holding a chain link.

Category

Early 1700s Baroque Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Take Away the Pricks of Pleasure
Take Away the Pricks of Pleasure

Take Away the Pricks of Pleasure

By CLAUDE PARADIN (c1510-1573)

Located in Florham Park, NJ

From the embroidery of emblems in the fabric of palaces robes and banners to the engraving on shields, silver and armor, incorporating an emblem was done to distinguish the possessio...

Category

17th Century Academic More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique Victorian Pearls Medusa Cameo Necklace Chocker
Antique Victorian Pearls Medusa Cameo Necklace Chocker

Antique Victorian Pearls Medusa Cameo Necklace Chocker

Unavailable

W 1.26 in D 0.13 in L 14 in

Antique Victorian Pearls Medusa Cameo Necklace Chocker

Located in London, GB

Aegis used by Athena, is a fringed armour or a shield with Medusa's head in the c

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold

19th Century Shield
19th Century Shield

19th Century Shield

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H 18 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in

19th Century Shield

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th Century oak Heraldic Shield With Carved Shell Work. Dimensions Height 18 Inches Width 13.5 Inches Depth 1.5 Inches.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Oak

Continental Tole Shield With Lion
Continental Tole Shield With Lion

Continental Tole Shield With Lion

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H 29 in W 20 in D 0.07 in

Continental Tole Shield With Lion

Located in Essex, MA

Shield form painted red with a rampant lion in a grisaille pallette.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons

19th Century Decorative French Parade Shield
19th Century Decorative French Parade Shield

19th Century Decorative French Parade Shield

Located in Dallas, TX

It was elaborately embossed and often gilded, designed to be part of a collection for ceremonies. The original armor, helmet and shield designed by Etienne Delaune took 10 years to...

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Antique 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Copper Parade Shield from France, 1900s
Copper Parade Shield from France, 1900s

Copper Parade Shield from France, 1900s

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H 25.5 in W 17.75 in D 2.5 in

Copper Parade Shield from France, 1900s

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning French copper parade shield is from the 1900s. The minute details in some areas are absolutely wonderful. The more you look at this shield, the more you begin to see ot...

Category

Early 20th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper

Classical Revival Pair of Ceremonial Swords & Shield
Classical Revival Pair of Ceremonial Swords & Shield

Classical Revival Pair of Ceremonial Swords & Shield

Located in Milford, NH

A fine pair of Classical Revival ceremonial swords with brassed handles, attached to a pressed steel shield with nickel plating featuring classical, angelic and military figures, som...

Category

Early 20th Century European Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Steel

19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield
19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield

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. Convex steel and iron shield with gold inlay and applied brass floral embellishments...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Iron

19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Kite Shield
19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Kite Shield

19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Kite Shield

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century French Arts & Crafts handmade kite shield An unusual piece made in France in the Arts & Crafts style, can be wall hung, the shield is curved and Kite Shaped, it is de...

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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration
Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration

Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration

Located in Chicago, IL

Made from the hide of an animal, this shield is decorated with geometric patterns using white chalk and paint. Dyed goat hair as seen on this piece is one of the most common addition...

Category

20th Century Indian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Leather

Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration
Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration

Naga Warrior’s Shield with Hair and Painted Decoration

Located in Chicago, IL

Made from the hide of an animal, this shield is decorated with geometric patterns using white chalk and paint. Dyed goat hair—as seen on this piece—is one of the most common addition...

Category

20th Century Indian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Curved Steel Shield
19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Curved Steel Shield

19th Century French Arts & Crafts Handmade Curved Steel Shield

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century French Arts & Crafts handmade curved steel shield An excellent piece in the French Arts & Crafts style, can be wall hung on its chain, the shield is curved and has a ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

19th Century Victorian Monumental Silver Plated Parade Shield, Elkington c.1880
19th Century Victorian Monumental Silver Plated Parade Shield, Elkington c.1880

19th Century Victorian Monumental Silver Plated Parade Shield, Elkington c.1880

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This shield exemplifies that shift; while aesthetically stunning, its artistic elements compromise its effectiveness as actual armor.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver Plate

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