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A Monumental 17th Century Flemish Tapestry – The Battle of Jerusalem
Located in Tarzana, CA
decorated with: • Helmets, cuirasses, and swords • Cannons, trumpets, and shields • Victory emblems and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk, Tapestry

Exquisite 1806 Engraving of Vishnu as Varaha: A Mythic Rescue
Located in Langweer, NL
on a pedestal, holding a sword and a shield, with intricate patterns adorning his attire, symbolizing
Category

Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of Armed Horsemen Bearing a Heraldic Banner
Located in Langweer, NL
, similarly armed and protected, wields a sword raised high and carries a shield of his own. Both horses are
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Knight of the Order of St. George in Bavaria: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
striking armor, symbolizing the chivalric traditions of the Order. The knight is presented holding a sword
Category

Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Hastings St Leonards EA Cox Sussex Soldier Battle
By Elijah Albert Cox
Located in London, GB
shooting at an English soldier in full armour drawing a sword and holding a shield with a red lion on it, a
Category

Vintage 1920s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Large Mid-Century Folk Art Norman Knight Wool Wall Hanging or Tapestry
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
adorned in the armor characteristic of a Norman knight, bearing a shield and sword while proudly standing
Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Fruitwood

Original 1934 Leningrad Music Hall Theatre Poster for the Seducer of Seville
Located in London, GB
horse facing each other in the foreground and a fan with silhouettes of medieval characters, swords
Category

Vintage 1930s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Poster Hastings St Leonards William The Conqueror Travel Paris
Located in London, GB
the houses, and a knight in armour holding a shield and sword framing the side with the description
Category

Vintage 1910s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Double-Signed Warrior Vase by Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Princeton, NJ
A true gem of a piece. Petite vase featuring an ancient sword- and shield- bearing warrior in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Almost Lifesize Sicilian Soldier Marionette Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
pants. Also wears ornate breast plate, helmet, sword and shield. Polychrome face, hands and feet
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Persia, Armenia Adjacent Regions: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by De Wit
By Frederick de Wit
Located in Alamo, CA
beautiful colorful cartouche, containing red, pink, teal and gold features, depicts a warrior with a sword
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
surrounded by an arrow, a sword, an axe and a shield, as well as ancient architectural objects and symbols
Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Figure of The Dying Gaul on Marble Base
Located in Suffolk, GB
is depicted in his final moments next to his shield and sword, his face in pain with a fatal wound to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Unique, Monumental Desk, Historicism, 19th/20th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
a chariot with a sword and a shield in his hand. Next to the Moon Goddess - Selene. On the outer
Category

Mid-20th Century European Baroque Desks

Materials

Walnut

Cast Iron Fireback Plate, 18th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
, his sword and his shield.  
Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Green Concrete Side Table with Intricate Pattern, Unearthed Lineage
Located in Cazadero, CA
Lineage in ourselves. The impressions are like a Celtic or Nordic shields and swords grown mossy. A
Category

2010s American Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Concrete

Spanish Colonial Sculpture of Saint George in the Baroque Style
Located in Treasure Island, CA
paint, spear and possibly a sword or shield is missing.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Soldier of Marathon" by Jean-Pierre Cortot
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Cornell, CA
-1843) chose to depict the moment when the weary soldier collapses onto the ground atop his shield and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Hand Painted Tile Box
Located in Phoenix, AZ
lined box has over 240 hand painted metal tiles with horses, figures with swords and shields, and
Category

Vintage 1940s German Boxes

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Maison Jansen Dining Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
interesting sword and shield back-splat, joint by blue velvet cushioned seat, supported by tapering circular
Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique Stained Glass Window of St George
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
panel depicting St George. Dressed in armour, he can be seen equipped with a sword and shield. St George
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Windows

Materials

Glass, Stained Glass

Cold Painted Bronze by Franz Xaver Bergmann Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
on a carpet holding a goblet, enclosed in a four wall tent with flag, sword and shield at the door
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Marble-Top Console Table with Greek God Design Front
Located in Manhasset, NY
with fiery sword and shield in hand. The centre scene flanked by a pair of column-form mahogany and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Norwegian Solid Silver Enamel Presentation Dish, Andersen, circa 1945
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
horseback holding a sword and shield accompanied by a dog and a bird (probably a story from Norwegian
Category

20th Century Norwegian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Sterling Silver

Original Vintage Poster Berlin Germany Charlottenburg Palace Warrior Statue Art
Located in London, GB
warrior holding a sword and shield at the entrance to the historic 17th century Charlottenburg Palace with
Category

Vintage 1960s German Posters

Materials

Paper

Crystal Vase by Moser with Gilded Cameo Frieze with Warriors
By Moser Glassworks
Located in London, GB
warriors fighting with swords and shields inspired by Greek and Indian mythology. Painting with gold or
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Vases

Materials

24k Gold

Medieval English Gold Noble Coin of King Edward III, 1369 AD
Located in London, GB
sword and shield, decorated with coat of arms of England and France. The legend reading: EDWARD DEI
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Historical Memorabilia

Vintage 19th Century Enamel/Silver Austrian Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
figure holding a sword and shield. There are other figural embellishments positioned on either side of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Late 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Knight Sculpture by Emmanuel Fremiet
By Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
hauberk. A belt cinched around his waist holds a sword and shield. The coat of arms on the shield bears
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Classical Revival Pair of Ceremonial Swords Shield
Located in Milford, NH
shield edge in areas, minor rust on the sword blades, and other imperfections and wear commensurate with
Category

Early 20th Century European Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Steel

Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Brass Shield with Sword
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Brass Shield with Sword This is a Decorative wall piece the shield
Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1960s Swedish Kosta Boda Olive Glass Warrior Shield Sword Dish by Erik Hoglund
By Kosta Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in London, England
coloured light olive glass. The warrior with a sword & shield design is pressed into the base of the glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Roman Commander, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
sword and shield and is mounted on a polished rectangular Siena marble plinth base. This high-quality
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze soldier with shield
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Continental bronze soldier with shield and sword on a dark marble base. Circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Athena, Art Deco Bronze Nude With Shield By Marcel Bouraine.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nude, holding a sword and a shield with a central mask. Athena. Marcel Bouraine. Fedex
Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage William Howard Taft and James Sherman Campaign Glass Paperweight, 1908
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
surmounted by a spreadwing eagle with the U.S. shield and sword, as well as blue and white American flag
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Swordsman, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
can beautifully see the details in his clothing, shield, and sword. A fine clear white and shiny glaze
Category

Antique 1620s Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Bally, Viking Pinball, 1980
By Bally
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
with a helmet holding his sword and his shield. On the main screen, two characters are fighting and
Category

Vintage 1980s Games

Materials

Plastic

Important Ancient Chinese Military Ming Army Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
. They all clutch an impressive array of advanced Chinese weapons: maces, swords, lances, halberds
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Prisoner of War Style Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
with shield and sword, trailboards, railings, anchors, etc. Very well rigged. Two launches are rigged
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Indian Silver Enamel Chess Set Marble Board, Jaipur c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, and pawns as infantry armed with shields and swords. CONDITION In Great Condition - Minor enamel loss
Category

20th Century Indian Other Games

Materials

Marble, Silver, Enamel

19th Century Carved Oak Victorian Hall Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Holding Sword/shield And Bible With Slain Severed Head At His Feet, Possibly A Crusade Theme. This Single
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

Fabergé Style Enamelled Silver Decorative Egg with Miniature, Russia
Located in Vienna, AT
the miniature monument of a rider on a galloping horse with shield and sword in hands, cape, saddle
Category

Vintage 1920s Russian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair Brass Conquistador Figure Table Lamps.
Located in Chicago, IL
. Animated form statuettes with swords, shields and flowing capes. Sold sans shades.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Patinated Bronze Warrior Sculptures, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
and wielding shields and swords, both marked "Musees Nationaux France" to underside, each upon a green
Category

Early 20th Century Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Superb Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Giltwood Wall Clock Signed Cedergren
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
trophy with a shield, helmet, sword and laurel leaves. The dial signed J.F. Cedergren Stockholm (Johan
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish First Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Sculpture of Soldier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sword in one hand and a shield in the other. The rich patina on the bronze highlights the muscular form
Category

Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Athena Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude by Bouraine, 1930
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Antwerp, BE
Title:
 Athena. Description: Dancing nude holding a sword and a shield with a central mask
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
depicting a military helmet, sword, shield, quivers and ax. The original mirror plate is surrounded by the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Model of Borghese Gladiator
Located in London, GB
. A reduction of the “Borghese Gladiator” depicted lunging with shield and sword, after the life-sized
Category

Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco French Bronze Figure Amazonian Warrior by Pierre le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
shield and sword, exhibiting excellent rich green patina and very fine hand finished surface detail
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Grand Tour Large Sized 19th Century Green Marble Statue of the Dying Gaul
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
depicted in his final moments next to his shield and sword, his face in pain with a fatal wound to his
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Original Vintage 1930s Travel Advertising Poster, Visit The Sudan, Africa
Located in London, GB
man in traditional clothing holding a sword and a shield against on a bright yellow background with
Category

Vintage 1930s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique 20th Century Framed Edwardian Britannia For The Empire Flag c.1905
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
lion. She holds a sword and a large, curved shield bearing the Union Flag, its shape symbolising the
Category

20th Century British Other Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Alfred Daguet French Art Nouveau Jeweled Metal Repousse Box with Knight Motif
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Astoria, NY
a Knight in armor holding a shield and sword and the side panels have stylized natural motifs in
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Trumeau Mirror with Giltwood Frame, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely decorative trumeau mirror with applied carved accents including two soldiers wielding shield
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

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

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Sword And Shield For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sword and shield you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every sword and shield was constructed with great care. Find 81 options for an antique or vintage sword and shield now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sword and shield, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sword and shield is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, neoclassical and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sword and shield over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain, Edouard Drouot and Johann Baptist Homann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sword And Shield?

Prices for a sword and shield can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $279 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,500.
Questions About Sword And Shield
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A Toledo sword is a sword famously made of Toledo steel, a hard type of steel and particularly high-quality alloy made in a city called Toledo in Spain. Toledo steel is internationally known, and Toledo is one of the country’s oldest cities.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Sabers are backswords that have a curved blade. During the early modern and Napoleonic periods, light cavalry employed sabers. A sword is a bladed, edged weapon designed for manual cutting or thrusting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Thai sword is called a daab or darb or by the Burmese name for the weapon, dha. By any name, the sword has a single curved blade and a cross-section grip. Shop a selection of antique swords on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a Japanese sword is called depends on its length. A short sword is a wakizashi, which means "side arm." The longer, more well-known sword is the katana. Samurai carried both types of swords. The pair is known as a daisho, which translates to "big and small." Shop a variety of Japanese swords on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can sometimes buy ancient swords. However, many of the weapons that survive from ancient times are already in the collections of museums and unlikely to go on sale. When they are available, you will usually find them selling for high prices at auctions. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique swords.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What wood swords are called depends on their style and where they are made. In Japan, typical wooden training swords are called bokken, while a larger, heavier version is called suburitō. Find a collection of antique swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not sword canes are practical is largely a matter of personal opinion. During the days when men carried swords with them, a sword cane made it possible to discreetly bring one along. To some, this makes them more practical than other historic swords. Shop a selection of swords on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cane swords, or swordsticks, are indeed real. The cane containing a hidden blade became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. You can find an assortment of cane swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Shield cut diamonds have a triangular shape with three sides bowed so the diamond sort of resembles a shield. They’re often used in rings as side accents to the center stone, so they rest a large side against the stone and then taper down the band. Shop a collection of authentic shield cut diamonds from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Africans shields are made out of depends on who made them and when and where they were crafted. However, various types of leather are the most commonly used materials. In Ethiopia, shields are often toughened hippopotamus leather, while Nguni shields are usually cowhide leather. Find a range of African shields on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all fireplaces need a heat shield. However, a heat shield can enhance the visual appearance of the space while also protecting the room. Carefully measure your fireplace to ensure the best fit. Shop a wide range of heat shields and fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.