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Stained Glass Window Depicting The Arms Of The Bishop Of Worcester
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
shield of argent shows ten torteaux gules in a four, three, two and one formation. The colour red is
Category

Early 20th Century English Tudor Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Lead

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Trophy Cup Urn Coffee Beverage Samovar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, horse, and shield decoration to front, twin handles, raised on ball form feet, bakelite handle, great
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Early 20th Century Regency Antique Shields

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Burl Walnut Parlor Set Sofa 2 Chairs - 3 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Burl Walnut Shield Back Parlor Set with Sofa & 2 Side Chairs - 3 Pc Set
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Walnut

Italian Venetian Mirrored Wall Sconces With Crystals
Located in Queens, NY
4 Italian Venetian 2-arm mirrored wall sconces having a shield shaped form with crystal pendants
Category

17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Shields

Materials

Crystal

Rustic Decorative Deer Antler and Red Suede Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
suede covered block, mounted on a shield-form wooden wall plaque.
Category

Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Shields

Materials

Antler

Carved and Painted Wooden Store Counter, France 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
bins with shield-form panels and open storage behind. A practical general-store counter with original
Category

Early 1800s French Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Rustic Decorative Deer Antler Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
image of a skull with antlers and mounted on a shield-shaped wooden plaque.
Category

Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Shields

Materials

Antler

19th C. Plaster Allegorical Personification of the City of Saint-Étienne, France
Located in Dallas, TX
heritage (the shield) and her industry (the scroll/helmet).
Category

19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Shields

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 19th Century French Silver Plated Copper Repousse 3-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
beading. The shapely heraldic shield is quartered by a cross, with separate charges of fleur de lys above
Category

19th Century French Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Copper

Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spear and a large shield with a Macedonian star device, while two youthful spear bearing attendants
Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

English Ship s Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light
Located in Austin, TX
movements, designed to shield the compass from the magnetic influences of the ship's structure. Even with
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Brass

Victorian Fleur De Lis Yellow Gold Padlock Bracelet Circa 1880s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
. Secured with a shield shaped padlock embellished with a Fleur Dei Lis motif and fitted with a safety chain
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1890s Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ornate Edwardian Sterling Silver Armorial Gallery Tray by C.S. Harris, 1907
By Charles Stuart Harris
Located in London, London
shield is divided vertically, displaying three lions' gambs (paws). The crest above the shield is a
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Side Chairs with New Linen and Suede Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four side chairs designed in the Louis XVI style, featuring elegant shield backs. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Suede, Linen, Wood

19th Century Walnut and Brass Tea Caddy
Located in Houston, TX
lid and central shield formed brass cartouche. It opens to two covered tea boxes. A beautiful piece
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th Century Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
a shield-shaped escutcheon within their center. The chest is nicely raised on tapering squared legs
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Louis XV Solid Silver Candlesticks, Mons (bergen), Circa 1760–1780
Located in Bilzen, BE
crowned shield Complete and coherent set of 18th-century hallmarks A superb pair of solid silver Louis XV
Category

1760s French Louis XV Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Builder’s Model of the Brazilian Passenger Paddle Steamer Caxias
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A builder’s model of the Brazilian passenger paddle steamer Caxias built by Hepple, South Shields
Category

1910s English Antique Shields

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Mahogany

Antique Carved Oak Dogs Head Armorial. English 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A fabulous wood carving of a dog's head Mounted on the original shield shaped panel Lovely colour
Category

1890s English Black Forest Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

A Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1820 A pair of early 19th century Tuscan giltwood mirrors of shield form with cut
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Giltwood

English 19th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
easily double as flower vase. Note the gorgeous inlaid satinwood shield escutcheon on the front, however
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

Antique Belgian Gothic Revival Carved Oak Bar Cabinet, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
ornate carvings including shields and knight figures, and original iron hardware. Measures: 38.5"W x 19
Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Shields

Materials

Iron

Antique Bronze-Gilt Knight Candelabra Pair, Late 19th Century Film Props
Located in King s Lynn, GB
as crossed halberds and shields, held aloft by finely cast knight figures carrying an additional
Category

19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, German, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
of the columns. The shield-shaped key escutcheons are ebonized as well. Restored and hand-polished.
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Shields

Materials

Nutwood

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Gorgon’s head shield, suspended between two obelisks set within posts and chains and applied with military
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Aubusson Flatweave Runner with Cartouche Medallions - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
a continuous, vertical procession of repeating cartouches—the elegant, shield-like motifs that form
Category

1850s French Aubusson Antique Shields

Materials

Metallic Thread

Large 17th Century Carved Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
centrepiece resembles the entrance to a grand palace, flanked with symmetrical diamond shields. Above, three
Category

17th Century English Georgian Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
of the heraldic crest, which is rendered in a shield form on its exterior. This detail adds a bold
Category

1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Shields

Materials

Rose Gold

19th Century inlaid adjustable fire screen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century inlaid adjustable fire screen circa 1830. Fully adjustable shield shape screen
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Shields

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Antique Federal American Brass Eagle Door Knocker, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
wings and a center shield design in a lovely brass patina. Renowned interior designer, Charles Faudree
Category

Early 1900s American Federal Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

19th century English marine, The Thames at the Pool of London, original frame
By Bernard Benedict Hemy
Located in Woodbury, CT
professional artist at North Shields in the period of 1875 -77 he sent his first works for exhibition at the
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Chairs in Blue Mohair - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
20th century. Each chair features a classic shield-form back with gently curved crest rail, fluted
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Cherrywood Buffet ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
features three doors with brass shield key guards, and as many drawers, each fitted with brass knobs and
Category

1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Camel Color with Rhombus Design Antique Bakshaiesh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large, light brown ground shield shape approximated to the hexagon is delimited from the blue
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1860s Persian Bakshaish Antique Shields

Materials

Wool

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
flame above a clover pierced trim. Above the rosette decorated block is a shield, quiver filled with
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Ormolu

Commemorative Medal from the City of Palermo for the 6th Centenary
Located in Roma, IT
allegorical figure (possibly representing Sicily) holding a sword and shield, with the legend: “VI CENTENARIO
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1880s Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Metal

Fraternity of Saint George Archery Award Brooch
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
an arrow with intricate detailing along its shaft and feathers. At the center is a shield-shaped
Category

19th Century Sporting Art Antique Shields

Materials

Silver Plate

Set Of Four Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Shield form back with eagle head terminals. Central armorial and wood seat. Raised on circular
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Shields

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Gustav III White-Painted and Upholstered Chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
reeded legs. The shield-form back and seat are upholstered in soft blue leather with brass nailhead trim
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Shields

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Bible Box
Located in Viterbo, VT
shield inlay in the center. On the inside we can find a long compartment covered by a lid and several
Category

Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Shields

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI–Style Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Brass Trim, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
fitted with elegant drop handles, centered by shield-shaped escutcheons that reinforce the period
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Cherry

Italian Neoclassic Giltwood Mirror For The American Market
Located in Essex, MA
The crest with eagle and shield of the United States over an oval sheaf of wheat with fifteen stars
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 18th Century Carved Walnut Corner Cabinet Spainish Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Portland, OR
holding an armorial crested shield surmounted with a knight's helmet. The cabinet having twin doors that
Category

1740s Spanish Rococo Antique Shields

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Louis XV French Raised Commode from the early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
center skirt swag in a shield motif. The original drawer hardware has a pair of ring pulls with
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shields

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Solid Walnut Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
incredible forged iron handles. Note that the shield escutcheon is present but the lock and key are removed
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19th Century French Other Antique Shields

Materials

Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets with Lions Rampant
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
on its hind legs, grasping a shield to its forepaws in a traditional heraldic pose symbolizing
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Merrin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Heraldic Crest Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bisected shield form with horns below a crown with scrolling banner Banner is shown being grasped by a
Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Crusading Knights Plate, Hand-Colored Medieval Print c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
features two mounted knights approaching a fortified shoreline. The leading rider carries a red shield and
Category

1880s German Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Knightly Pageantry of Germany c.1500, Antique Colored Print, Published 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
features two mounted knights approaching a fortified shoreline. The leading rider carries a red shield and
Category

1880s German Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Ceramic Blue Vase by Franz Anton Mehlem, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
shows the crowned shield mark with the initials “FAM” and the date “1755,” which is the founding date of
Category

19th Century European Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Italian Walnut Carlo X Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
-matched walnut flame veneer. The escutcheons are inlaid and in the shape of a shield. the corners of the
Category

Early 19th Century Charles X Antique Shields

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood

Italian 19th century Baroque st. marble center/dining table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
within a shield and flanked by two cherubs seated on scrolls with their hands up, while all above carved
Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Marble

Rare Restored Industrial Age Adjustable Brass Task Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
been restored with new wiring, heat shield and base connecting bolt. Maximum wattage 60. Dimensions
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Shields

Materials

Brass, Other

Early 19th Century Creamware Liverpool Jug
Located in High Point, NC
Shipwright Arms”, and under the spout the name of James Leech within a floral wreath, above a Federal shield
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Shields

Materials

Creamware

Ceramic Blue Vase by Franz Anton Mehlem, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
. The rim and foot feature scalloped decorative borders. Base marked with the crowned shield and
Category

19th Century European Antique Shields

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Giltwood Lion Pediment, 18th Century – Hand-Carved Antique Décor
Located in Lincoln, GB
shield or coat of arms, symbolizing strength, nobility, and protection. Crafted from solid wood and
Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shields

Materials

Giltwood

Political Terracotta Portrait Medallion Benjamin Franklin JeanBaptiste Nini 1777
Located in Portland, OR
" has been engraved, with an additional "1777" repeated below. A relief shield has been rendered to the
Category

1770s American Federal Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

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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.