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Very Large English Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms Shield
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Glasgow
This is a superb piece dating from the mid-19th century, it has weather worn paint in bright
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Shield Necklace Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Lovely 14 karat yellow gold filigree shield necklace pendant. The shield pendant of this necklace
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English Tudor Style Limestone Fire Mantel with Shield
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
shield to the frieze and leaves and berries to the spandrels, circa 1850. With its orange-yellow colour
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Tudor Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Russian Imperial Eagle Shield, French Majolica Earthenware Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A desirable French Majolica, shield shaped oyster plate, known as the Russian Imperial Eagle, circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Very Large English Bronze Royal Coat of Arms Shield Wall Plaque
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
hung, it has the original fixings on the back
This is a superb piece dating from the mid 19th Century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wall Hanging Victorian Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms Shield Plaque
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
dating from the mid 19th century, it is 16” tall, 18” wide and about 3” in depth
TNV40.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain necklace, Shield fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
silver shield type fob with a personal inscription to the reverse and a name engraved to the front; Levi
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Decorative Fire Screen, French, Brass, Fireside Heat Shield, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative fire screen. A French, brass relief fireside heat shield, dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Scottish Antique Victorian Silver Tone Shield and Crown Agate Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Scottish antique Victorian silver tone shield and crown stick pin, featuring a lovely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Set of Eight Painted Tole Shield Form Crests Of Oxford Colleges
Located in Essex, MA
Each of shield shape with tole strap and ring featuring different coats of arms and family crests.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Art
Materials
Tin
Antique Brass Sword and Shield Picture Frame, circa 1860
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Traces of white paint remain on the surface but the incised scrolling pattern remains. The shield shape
Category
Antique 19th Century American Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique 18k Gold Signet Ring, Pinky Ring, Shield Shaped, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
has a shield shaped face with no engraving so could be personalised if desired, an unusual find on
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set Large Paint and Giltwood Shield Form Overdoor Appliques with Classical Faces
Located in Nashville, TN
19th century architectural ornaments. Approx. measures 34" W, 24" H.
Provenance: Deaccessioned
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Gesso Wall Mirror, Italian, Giltwood, Glass, Shield, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
gesso wall mirror, displaying late 19th century Italian elegance and classical taste. Delivered polished
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Victorian shield ring with 6 total diamonds set in the middle. The ring has some enamel
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Sapphire Shield Ring. This impressive
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique French Cast Iron Wall Shield, C. 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
is rolled.
The 19th century cast iron shield has a bracket affixed to the back, allowing for easy
Category
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Estate Victorian Style 18 Karat White Gold Pave Round Diamond Shield Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 18K white gold Victorian style pave round diamond shield ring. Showcasing 132 round
Category
Antique 19th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
R.A.O.B Buffaloes, New London Lodge 1691, Oak Wall Plaque / Shield
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
R.A.O.B buffaloes, New London lodge 1691, oak wall plaque / shield
Royal Antediluvian order of
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Oak
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring. This incredible ring
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
W.H. Mortimer Co. 14 Karat Floral Etched Pocket Watch with Shield
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
.
Outside Case no. 154264
Beautiful outside etching. include a Shield for monogramming if desired.
The
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartouche or Shield Form Wood Carved and Painted Venetian Scene Grand Tour
Located in Nashville, TN
Scene depicting Grand Canal and Realto Bridge in a carved wood frame.
Losses, wear, dirt and grime to the frame and throughout. Wear and yellowing to the canal scene. old signs of ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Decorative War Shield from the Azande People in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
This finely woven wicker shield is in excellent condition with a good patina from age and use. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material
Pair of English 1880s Bleached Oak Hall Chairs with Shield-Shaped Carved Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English bleached oak hall chairs from the late 19th century, with foliage-carved shield
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique
Quality Carved Dragon Sculpture Holding a Shield Shaped Beveled Mirror
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Lisse, NL
carved wooden dragon is holding the shield-like beveled mirror in its claws makes this antique dramatic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Picture Frames
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Rare 1870 Victorian Hand-Carved Shield Backed Solid Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-carved shield back hall chairs
These would look at home in a period medieval castle and in a city
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
The Old Course, St Andrews, circa 1900 by Harry Gordon Shields R.B.A. Golf
Located in Blackwater, GB
The Old Course, St Andrews, circa 1900
by Harry Gordon Shields R.B.A. (1859-1935)
Large circa
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shield of Royal Coat of Arms of Carl XII and Crown, Sweden, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Shield of royal coat of arms of Carl XII topped with royal (Kunglig) crown, origin: Sweden, circa
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare Set of 10 Gillow
Co Lancaster London Sheraton Shield Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the Sheraton shield back, but it has the same spadefoot and if you look closely there is a flower head
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Jadeite Butterfly Enamel and Lapis Colored Brooch Pin, Circa 1970
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Jadeite Butterfly Enamel and Lapis Brooch Pin Circa 1970
Whimsical artistry of carvings detailed in jade set in a silver scrolled frame. Enameling is colored in turquoise and lapis ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Materials
Jade, Enamel
Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite Victorian Era Antique Onyx and Seed Pearl Diamond-Shape Petal Cocktail Ring, a true relic of a bygone era. Rich with history and timeless elegance, this stunning piece is a...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Jadeite and Diamond Butterfly Pin or Brooch Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Jadeite and Diamond Butterfly Pin or Brooch with beautiful quality diamonds and emerald gemstone antenna
Spectacular colored green jadeite is carved into a butterfly pendant or brooc...
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Petite Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Period Walnut Commode with Two-Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
shield-shaped escutcheons. Born in Austria during the second quarter of the 19th century, this
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut
Antique Embroidered Crest Velvet with Tassle Pillow
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful pillow made with 19th century remnant embroidered shield crest lumbar pillow. This down
Category
Antique 19th Century French Pillows and Throws
Materials
Jacquard, Silk, Velvet, Down
Antique Victorian Carved Armchair / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful original late 19th century carved wood shield back carver chair in the George III style
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Congo Wicker Shield, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Congo shield is a splendid example of a classic woven type. Cleverly constructed to
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Shield from Sudan
Located in New York, NY
This rare object was created by the Shilluk people of Sudan. It features an iron javelin head and partial wooden shaft fixed to the back of an aged tortoise shell. The tortoise shell...
Category
Antique 19th Century Sudanese Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Shield, from the Famous Marc and Denyse Ginzberg Collection
Located in New York, NY
Initially designed as utilitarian objects, African shields became so elaborate and ingeniously made
Category
Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art
19th Century Somali Shield
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent shield made from oryx hide. The hide is bleached and incised with geometric patterns
Category
Antique 19th Century Somali Tribal Art
19th Century Tribal Amhara Prestige Shield, Ethiopia
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully crafted shield will add distinction to any decor. It dates to the 19th century and
Category
Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
19th Century Shield Shaped Shaving Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual 19th century shield shaped adjustable height shaving mirror in mahogany. The mirror
Category
Antique 1850s American Neoclassical Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-19th Century Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of mid-19th century shield back mahogany armchairs.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$1,890 / set
PAIR FRENCH EMPIRE SHIELD BACK W/ BRONZE CHAIRS
Located in Hialeah, FL
An amazing pair of French Empire, early 19th century Shield Back Chairs with gilt bronze adornment
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Indian Shield
Located in Bordeaux, FR
19th century Indian shield representing some elephants.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Lacquer
19th Century English Antique Armorial Shield
Located in Lancashire, GB
19th Century English Antique Armorial Shield.
A large and decorative antique metal sheild, still
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century French Shield Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French brass shield mirror from the late 19th century with original frame, mirror, and wood
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Directoire Style Armchairs, Shield Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Italian Directoire style armchairs, shield back.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Indo-Persian Koftgari Shield, Early 19th Century
Located in Fossano, IT
fine gold Koftgari work. The inner fabric is missed, India or Iran, early 19th century.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Steel
12 Hepplewhte Style Shield Back Dining Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
fluted legs.
English, late 19th century.
See similar examples of dining chairs on our website
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Antique 19th Century British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
19th Century Dutch Cast Iron Horse Harness Holder on Wooden Shield
Located in Raalte, NL
19th century Dutch cast iron harness holder on wooden shield from the collection of Mrs. Harinxma
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
19th c. Terra Cotta Griffin w/ Shield
Located in Queenstown, MD
Beautiful large terra cotta Griffin statue standing w/ shield. Signed 'Virebent' (found on an
Category
Antique 19th Century French Statues
Materials
Terracotta
Shield
Located in Chicago, IL
and protective. Shields of this sort were used by Ethiopian warriors through the 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Decorative Art
$3,950
Ethiopian Shield
Located in San Francisco, CA
An embossed hide shield with handle mounted on a custom metal stand. These shields were
Category
Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,900
Pair Hepplewhite-Style Shield Back Arm Chairs, England, 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
. England, 19th Century
26 inches wide x 40 inches high
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
19th French Provincial Writing Desk, Embossed Leather Top, Shield Escutcheons
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th French Provincial writing desk with embossed leather top, shield escutcheons, two drawers.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
19th French Provincial Writing Desk, Embossed Leather Top, Shield Escutcheons
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th French Provincial writing desk with embossed leather top, shield escutcheons, two drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ethiopian Shield
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Ethiopian shield made from think leather, perhaps African animal hide, stretched and
Category
Antique 19th Century Central African Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Hide, Wood
$1,100
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An assortment of 19th century shields is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 19th century shields was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. 19th century shields have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 19th century shields bearing Victorian or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Elkington
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