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LARGE ITALIAN LIMESTONE STATUE - 19TH CENTURY, 185 cm
Located in Madrid, ES
a Roman soldier standing on a pedestal, holding a forged iron spear and shield. The spear is
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1890s Antique Shields

Materials

Limestone

Original Vintage Political Propaganda Poster Safeguarding Workers Conservative
Located in London, GB
- Safeguarding shields your wages & your job! Workers! Vote Conservative! - featuring a dynamic illustration of a
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1920s British Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

20th Century French Vintage Plaster Fragment of Dancing Warriors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carrying an argive shield on their left arms the typical protection worn by ancient Greek hoplites. Not
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Plaster

George III Heraldic Wine Label by Langlands and Robertson, circa 1786-90
By John Langlands I John Robertson I
Located in London, GB
. This example has a shield above, flanked by two scroll supporters, which is engraved with a
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18th Century Australian George III Antique Shields

Romanoff Arms of the Russian Empire Embassy or Consulate Painted Sign
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Romanov, with and without background shield, which were restricted in use to the Emperor and certain
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1850s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Shields

Materials

Tin

Vintage 27" Two-Strand Prince of Wales Slider Chain in 14K Gold with Tassels
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Wales chain joined by a shield-shaped slider pendant with a raised design, ruby cabochon accents and a
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Brass Field Binoculars by W. Watson &. Sons of London
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully aged brass field binoculars with moveable brass eye shields, which help to give
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1910s English Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

English Renaissance Style Pewter Teapot
Located in Queens, NY
and shield design
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19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Shields

Materials

Pewter

1890 Switzerland Frauenfeld Shooting Festival Medal .999 Silver
Located in New York, NY
features a central medallion adorned with a heraldic shield, showcasing woman holding chained lion rearing
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19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Table Lamp In Chrome, Czechoslovakia Circa 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
shield from steel in a high polished chrome finish. This gives the lamp almost a sculptural attitude even
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Victorian 18k Shell Cameo Swiss Enamel Day/Night Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
begins with a small, shield-shaped surmount which is decorated with floral enamel work and a central
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1880s Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Sterling Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
By Walker Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver finial realistically modelled in the form of a lion rampant, holding in its hands a shield
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Early 1900s British Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Match Safe / Vesta by William Hair Haseler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
striker to the side, a sturdy hinge, and an internal spring. Engraved with a monogramed shield cartouche
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Nickel Teak Yacht Wheel
Located in New York, NY
condition, showing only some wear to the wood from usage and age. It has a double pulley and rotating shield
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Shields

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

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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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Large Carved Giltwood Lantern from a Gilded Age Mansion.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Giltwood Square Shaped Lantern featuring a center dome and four shields flanked by
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Vintage Early 20th Century Amorial Tureen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a matching lid and underplate. Showcasing a stately American Federal-style eagle motif with shield
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shields

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Bronze Griffin Candle Holders
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
resting on small oval vessels or shields; their tails are curled up, touching their wings to form
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Spanish Renaissance Casket of the 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
vase with horns of plenty, heads of cherubs and fruits. In the lock a shield with two feathers
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16th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Antique Fireside Pole Screen, English, Needlepoint, Adjustable, William IV, 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
shield, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. Excellent William IV craftsmanship, offering ideal
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1830s British William IV Antique Shields

Materials

Textile, Hardwood

Antique Persian Metalwork Print Featuring Armour and Islamic Ornamentation, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
composition centers on a beautifully adorned warrior's helmet and shield, rendered in intricate detail and
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1880s Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich
Located in Victoria, BC
. Features: Central Inkwell Stand: Featuring two seated lions holding oval shields, surmounted by a large
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Shields

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Table/ Dessert Service for 12 Persons
By Mappin Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a veneered walnut panel incorporating a shield shaped vacant brass cartouche to the centre. The
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Pseudo Armorial Stained Glass Roundel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
shape of a shield, surrounded by green glass and further framed by a patterned border of peacock
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Lead

Circa 1590 Flemish Brussels Tapestry Castle King Holy war Hours sword wool silk
By Flemish
Located in Paris, FR
with shields and weapons appear to be either engaging in combat or celebrating. A river or body of
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16th Century French Aubusson Antique Shields

Materials

Wool, Silk

Silver Merchant s Inlaid Niello Ring Seal With Coat Of Arms Circa XV Sec.
Located in Firenze, IT
A medieval merchant’s silver ring with an oval bezel, depicting a coat of arms. The shield at the
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15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Silver, Niello

RARE ARMORED OFFICE DRAWER Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
. Ornamented with rosettes, fleurs-de-lis and quartered shield Interior with divider. Frames, handles and
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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

‘The Sun King Louis XIV on Horseback, After François Girardon
By François Girardon
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
horse whose hind leg tramples underfoot a sword and acanthus-cast shield centred by a Medusa's head
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19th Century French Antique Shields

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Bronze

Silver-Gilt Dressing-Table Service by Lionel Alfred Crichton, London, 1917
By Crichton Brothers
Located in Paris, FR
on a matted ground, engraved with an early 18th century style cartouche surrounding a vacant shield
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1920s English Antique Shields

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

German Silver Gilt Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
finial holding a shield with a crest. The other pieces with similar decoration. Comprising kettle on
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1870s Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Green Dining Chairs in Floral Fabric- Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
four side chairs and two armchairs. Each chair features a finely hand-carved shield-shaped backrest
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Oak, Cotton

Victorian 14k Agate Snake Motif Fob
Located in Narberth, PA
a shield crest. A unique piece, this fob would make a lovely addition to any antique jewelry
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1880s Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière on White Onyx Base
Located in New York, NY
jardinière is wrapped with black, white and gold cloisonné  enamel, with a shield at the rim, topped by a
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Shields

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Garnet and Diamond Padlock Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
locket features a shield-shaped panel, which is encrusted with 5 rose cut diamonds, which rest within
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1880s Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

19th Century Chinese Export Silver Two-Handle Cup Cover, Luen Wo, circa 1880
By Luen Wo
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
shield cartouche, both sides applied with branch form handles issuing from grapevine, the cover set with
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Willem IV and Princess Carolina – Antique Dutch Engraving c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Stadtholder. He holds a shield featuring the coat of arms of the House of Orange-Nassau. Beside him, Carolina
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Pair of Swedish High-Class Armchairs
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Ljungby, SE
. The wood carvings of the armchairs are of the highest quality with flowers, shields and French
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18th Century Swedish Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Pair of armchairs in gilded wood and richly carved, red fabric, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
an elegant red fabric in good condition, padded armrests and sculpture of centaurs holding a shield
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19th Century Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Fabric, Poplar

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 6 11 x 10 0
Located in New York, NY
shield pendants. Characteristic red border with reversing and slanted petal palmettes. Cotton foundation
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Shields

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique German Heraldic Stained Glass Window Hanging
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
chequerboard armorial shield surmounted by a crown, knight’s helmet and scrolling foliage. Complete with two
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Mid-19th Century German Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Lead

Delft - Chinoiserie dish with floral basket, second half 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware platter with Daniel Marot style decoration of a shield amidst
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Shields

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Chinese 8 Panel Black Coromandel Folding Screen w/Gilded Hand Painted Intaglio
Located in Topeka, KS
divider, a wonderful shield for a dressing area, or simply fabulous décor against a wall, hanging ON a
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Antique Judaica Spice/Herb Brass Mortar and Pestle with 10 Commandments
Located in Doha, QA
Commandments and two lions in the front which represents a Torah Shield. The Pestle itself is 15 cm and the
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Antique Viennese Imperial Porcelain, Botanical Splendour Plate, Bouquet , 1827
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Height: 2,9 cm / 1.14 in Marks: Underglaze blue shield from the Imperial Porcelain
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1820s Austrian Baroque Antique Shields

Materials

Porcelain

Authentic Antique Hand-Knotted Yellow Wool Arabesque Indian Agra Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
flowerheads and shield and ivory floral motifs around a bold sea-blue cusped panel across the centre of the
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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Shields

Materials

Wool

Late 18th Century Folk Art Chair, Norway 1790’s
Located in Valby, 84
with a pointed, shield-like form and a small cut-out handle, likely for ease of movement. The base is
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1790s Norwegian Folk Art Antique Shields

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique 1917 Joseph Gloster Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, Botanical Scrollwork
By Gloster, Joseph Gloster
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
monogram set within a shield-shaped cartouche, adding a personalized, historical charm. The case closes
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1910s English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver and Cherry Wood Vase Circa 1890
By Cum Shing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decoration to the body incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche. The vase is fitted with two
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1890s Chinese Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
making. Sword fittings and shields were highly decorative with the magnificent inlays of alloys of gold
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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Shields

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Viennese Portal Clock, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
. Within the portal, there are depictions of the goddess Athena with the Gorgon shield, as well as two
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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Shields

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Victorian Style Set 4 English Plates Transferware Decorations Royal Arms Mark
Located in Prato, Tuscany
supporting the shield with the royal crown) could only be used legitimately by companies holding a Royal
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Antique Louis XIII Style Carved Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
much of the frame retaining the original gilt. The arms with Shell carving, , Shields and Foliate
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19th Century Louis XIII Antique Shields

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Pair Of 1910 Bronze Lion Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1910 bronze lion on shields andirons.
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1910s Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Coal Bucket with Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
shield with floral motifs, and topped with a Knights helmet. Below the shield, the motto "Crede Signo
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Early 20th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Iron

1919 Medusa Gorgo Pendant Brooch Carved Shell Cameo solid 18K Gold / 21 gr
Located in SE
carved with great accuracy and attention to detail. Shield shaped frame in solid 18K. Set of Swedish
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1910s Swedish Greek Revival Antique Shields

Materials

18k Gold

Kerr Binns Worcester Porcelain Egyptian Revival Candlesticks, Circa 1852-1862
By Kerr Binns Worcester
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The underside of each bears the red-printed Royal Worcester shield-and-banner mark incorporating a
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Mid-19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Henriot Quimper Oval Faïence Wall Plaque
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Dallas, TX
Quimper: two gilded lions flanking a crowned shield bearing a central sheep, referencing the town’s
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Faience

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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.