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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
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1880s German Antique Shields

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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
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1880s German Antique Shields

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Paper

Antique Renaissance Cherubic Bronze Door Knocker
Located in New York, NY
shield or a decorative motif. It is made of cast bronze with a dark patina. The original mounting nut is
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Antique Shields

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Bronze

Antique Bachelor s Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rich grain interest with flashes of warm amber Fascia appointed with a brass shield escutcheon and
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1830s British Regency Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Antique Egyptian Costume, Culture and Primitive Time Plates, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
everyday clothing, musicians with harps and lyres, soldiers with shields and spears, temple attendants
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Early 1900s German Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Antique Metamorphic Stationery Case, English Oak Rotating Writing Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, enhancing the warm tone of the oak Brass shield and plaques left unmarked, offering scope for personal
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in London, GB
side, and with a vacant shield-shaped cartouche. The reverse side features chrysanthemum blossoms. The
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Presentation Cricket Ball, Aug 13th 1904
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Presentation Cricket Ball. A very nice Victorian cricket ball with silver shield commemorating a
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Early 20th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Large Antique 19th Century Bronze Native American Warrior Sculpture Henri Plé
By Henri Honoré Plé
Located in London, GB
lifted high as he brandishes a spear. At his side, a companion kneels with a shield and arrows in hand
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

Large Ornate Antique Georgian 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Fox Motif Fob Pendant
Located in New York, NY
derived from Old French "tournour", meaning "turner". The crest is composed of a shield of ermines with a
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Shields

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English HMS Trefoil Ship Launching Presentation Casket
Located in Northampton, GB
, splayed feet with foliage scrollwork, tiered lid with shield and shied shaped plaque to the front reading
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Shields

Materials

Oak, Boxwood

Rare French Carved Tall Back Bergere Throne Chair 1920s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
shield the sitter from drafts. Cabriole legs and richly detailed carvings along the seat rail and arms
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Shields

Materials

Walnut

22K Gold 1900 Liberty Coin Gemmed Numari Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
profile 1900 and the other one, the USA Shield, In God We Trust and Five D. In the back the brooch has a
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Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Antique Shields

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22k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Four Antique French Empire Kingwood Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Empire Kingwood & Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs with Shield Form Backs having Persian
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19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Ormolu

Presentation Cricket Ball, July 29th 1905
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Presentation Cricket Ball. A very nice Victorian cricket ball with silver shield commemorating a
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Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Pair Scandinavian Cut Glass and Silver Tazza
Located in New York, NY
marked 830M with mark depicting crown above shield. Likely of Norwegian or Swedish origin.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Persian and Armenian Figures – Asia Minor and Khorasan Costumes, c.1845
Located in Langweer, NL
vibrant garments of red and green and ornate shield mark his status as a soldier from northeastern Persia
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1840s French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845
Located in Langweer, NL
southern African peoples) stands proudly with shield and spear, his yellow sash and upright stance evoking
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1840s French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Enamel Chatelaine Pocket Watch and Brooch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
gold links. The ornate brooch clip features blue enamel shield with crown motif and seed pearl border
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1890s Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Britannia Standard Silver Lemon Strainer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly
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1710s English George I Antique Shields

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
lift top, decorated with brass bound edges, sides have inner rectangular brass borders, brass shield
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bronze of a Classical Greek Warrior – Marble Base
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
spear, shield in hand, muscles taut with energy. The warrior’s heroic nudity, helmet, and octagonal
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1870s French Classical Greek Antique Shields

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
handle is decorated with a shield bearing a striking chevron pattern of alternating red and white zigzags
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Early 20th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Signed Brassler Co. Art Deco 14K Gold Bloodstone Cabochon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. With a bezel-set bloodstone cabochon to the center of an openwork shield head. Fully marked to reverse
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Chinese Export Silver Card Case
By Wang Hing Co.
Located in London, GB
side, featuring a single vacant shield-shaped cartouche; the reverse decorated with prunus blossoms and
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Antique French Limestone Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
, a shield-shaped crest carving lends a refined decorative focal point—modest yet distinct in its
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18th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in London, GB
crythusanmum, a butterfly and two flydragons surrounding a single vacant shield-shaped cartouche on the other
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

19th Century Farahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
This finely knotted village scatter shows an open ecru-straw field centred by a shield pendanted
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Shields

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Wool, Cotton

A Set Of Antique 19th C Terracotta Lion Sculptures
Located in London, GB
face, detailed mane and muscular form. The other recumbent, shield bearing with detailed mane and
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

Hepplewhite-Style Mahogany Sideboard with Brass Gallery
Located in Southall, GB
, this period is known for its light, graceful pieces often featuring shield-back chairs, serpentine
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19th Century European Antique Shields

Materials

Mahogany

Set Six Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent set of six large seat mahogany dining chairs, with shield backs, newly upholstered pale
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Shields

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Mahogany

Late 19th century Swedish birch Art Nouveau cabinet on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.  Bottom section of a fine quality 2 over 3 chest of drawers.  Fitted with ebonised handles and shield
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Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Shields

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Glass, Birch

Set of Six Late 19thC Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of Six Late 19thC Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs by Cooper & Holt - London - Shield Back
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Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Shields

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
large drawers with textured brass knobs and shield escutcheons, however no key is present. The exterior
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19th Century French Empire Antique Shields

Materials

Stone, Brass

Pair of English 19th Century 1875 Victorian Silver Tazze by Alexander MacRae
By Alexander MacRae
Located in North Miami, FL
chased with flowers and foliage, the bases applied with demi-figures and a shield engraved with arms
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Striking 1920 s Art Deco EggShell Black and Red Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
stamp resembling a shield with a “W” inside a “V” and an arrow, flanked by a small 9 (or 6) on either
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1920s Art Deco Antique Shields

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Enamel

Early 1800s Regency Walnut Side Chair Side Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely Regency period side chair features a shield back and serpentine front and legs. The
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1810s English Regency Antique Shields

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Wool, Walnut

Silver-Plated Gilded Egg Cups Set of 5 Antique Mini Goblets, Gilded Egg Holder
Located in Wembley, GB
, classical borders, and heraldic shields, making them a wonderful example of decorative silverplate
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1880s British Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Victorian Sterling Silver Armada Jug and Stand
By Martin Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
on a matte background; there is an exceptional shield shaped vacant cartouche to the underside of the
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1880s English Victorian Antique Shields

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco 1930´s Detachable double clip brooch in platinum and 14ct diamonds
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
classic pair of shield shaped Art Deco clip brooches join together with a detachable frame to form a
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1920s Spanish Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Movado Ermeto Tiffany Co. Stainless Steel Brown Leather Travel Clock
By Tiffany Co for Movado
Located in New York, NY
Movado in the late 1920s, was renowned for its innovative protective case that both shielded the clock
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Shields

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Stainless Steel

Set of 8 Ceramic Architectural Roundels, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's American set of 8 antique ceramic shields. Sold individually. Measurements
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1920s American Antique Shields

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver Hessonite Garnet, Diamond, and Pearl Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
of a fabulous open shield motif with an ornate framework. In the center of the shield is a striking
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1880s Victorian Antique Shields

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Diamond, Pearl, Hessonite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Serving Salver
By Edward Barnard Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engraved shield shaped cartouche surmounted with an urn with suspended husk and bud ornamentation. The
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 15ct Gold Stamped, Victorian Large Floral Engraved Oval Shaped Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
shape, it features a delicate floral border that adds an elegant touch, surrounding a shield-shaped
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Capodimonte, 19th Century Italian Pair of Majolica Griffons
By Capodimonte
Located in North Miami, FL
shield with painted griffin motifs, and meticulously detailed with flowing floral and gilt accents
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19th Century Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Porcelain

Spectacular Replica of the Coat of Arms of King Henry II with Two Swords
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular replica of the parade shield of King Henry II with two swords Add a royal and
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Late 19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Copper

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Ruby Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
and display an incredible pinkish-red hue. The shoulders of the ring feature a shield-shaped motif
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
enclosing a heraldic reserve shield—originally intended for the owner’s initials or crest, left here
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Marquise by Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 46 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
patented in 1904. The handle terminal is a design of an elongated shield with a simple, delicate, beaded
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Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

Patriotic "E Pluribus Unum" Eagle Silk and Metallic Embroidered Needlework
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
waving banner. The banner unfurls below a glorious spread wing eagle with a U.S. Shield and a panoply of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shields

Materials

Silk, Glass

Continental early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
helmet flanked by two shields. In the background are four draped flags amidst a sword, cannon, and cannon
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19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Artisan Hand Forged Signed Fireback And Matching Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fireback having a shield form with a relief heart and signed on verso AES. Accompanied by a pair of
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19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Shields

Materials

Iron

Antique Costume Print of Scottish Clan Chief in Highland Dress, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
shield, a striking representation of Scottish identity as perceived in mid-19th century Europe. The
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

British Topaz Signet Ring 14K Gold Motto Donec Devs Dat Dono, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
with generosity.” Heraldic Imagery: Beneath the inscription is a dragon holding a shield with two
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1890s Antique Shields

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

Chinese Export Silver Card Case
By Luen Wo
Located in London, GB
single vacant shield-shaped cartouche, and bamboo on the other side, both set against a matte background
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Late 18th Century George III English Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
small inlaid shield shapes. Made in England circa 1790. A beautifully crafted late 18th century George
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shields

Materials

Metal

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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.