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Antique Art Deco Platinum Shield Cut Diamond Sapphire Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Shield Cut Diamond Sapphire Filigree Cocktail Ring. This
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Shields

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Gold Filled Black Onyx Multi-Compartment Shield Locket & Guard Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
same – Edwardian – period: Fine & Rare (possibly unique) LOCKET, shaped as Shield, symbolizing
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Onyx, Gold-filled

Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique carved Crest Shield Victorian Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Bitterman Bros, Edwardian Opal Platinum 14 Karat Gold Shield Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a shield shaped opal cabochon - translucent white in body color with spectral pay-of
Category

1910s Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Shield Cut Aquamarine Diamond Gold Platinum Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s Art Deco Aquamarine and diamond dangle earrings. 2 shield cut 14k yellow gold bezel set aquas
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Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Rare 1940s Diamond and Emerald Ring in Palladium 1.83 E - VS1 Shield Cut
Located in Wailea, HI
Rare 1940's Diamond and Emerald Ring in Palladium 1.83 E - VS1 Shield Cut One Shield Cut Diamond
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Shields

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Palladium

Dayak Iban Shield
Located in London, GB
A rare hand carved Dayak tribal shield from Kalimantan/Borneo, Indonesia. These shields were made
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Antique Dayak Iban Shield
Dayak Iban Shield
H 44.49 in W 16.15 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Shield
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak Heraldic Shield With Carved Shell Work. Dimensions Height 18 Inches Width 13.5
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Late 19th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Shield
19th Century Shield
H 18 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in
An Elkington shield
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A shield by Elkington & Co decorated with classical scenes. The centre is embellished with
Category

19th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique An Elkington shield
An Elkington shield
H 25.01 in Dm 25.01 in
Islamic Persian Iron Shield
Located in Rochester, NY
Persian and iron shield. Engraved with Moresque designs . Woven interior. Early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Iron

Edwardian 14k Shield Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
engravings. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ring showcases a radiant shield design
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.
Category

Early 20th Century Sudanese Antique Shields

Materials

Hide, Leather, Wood

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
H 40 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the
Category

Late 19th Century Congolese Primitive Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

A rare Elkington shield
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Likely depicting Hercules on a four horse drawn chariot. The boarder embellished with further classical scenes of horses and classical figures. In a wooden frame. Very good condition...
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Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Antique Shields

Materials

Bronze

A rare Elkington shield
A rare Elkington shield
H 28.75 in W 44.89 in D 1.97 in
Large African Face Shield
Located in Norton, MA
It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the process of hard work during the making period.
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Large African Face Shield
Large African Face Shield
H 28 in W 14 in D 4 in
Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) gold painted metal shield with classic head center
Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Shields

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Medieval Shields
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique 20th century medieval shields. Made from tin, this splendid pair would make for
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Tin

Pair of Antique Medieval Shields
Pair of Antique Medieval Shields
H 32.09 in W 20.67 in D 0.4 in
Helmets and Shields - Lithograph - 1862
Located in Roma, IT
Helmets and Shields is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite
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1860s Modern Antique Shields

Materials

Lithograph

Helmets and Shields - Lithograph - 1862
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 0.04 in
English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
English Hepplewhite shield back chair in fruitwood with overall classical floral painting, the
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1810s English Hepplewhite Antique Shields

Materials

Paint, Fruitwood

English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
English Hepplewhite Shield Back Chair
H 34.5 in W 24.75 in D 20 in
Large Beveled Paisley Shield Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Large beveled paisley shield mirror. Modern Louis XV shaped paisley silhouette; frameless vintage
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Shields

Materials

Mirror

Large Beveled Paisley Shield Mirror
Large Beveled Paisley Shield Mirror
H 46 in W 32 in D 1.75 in
Italian Shield Back Gilt Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian carved wood and gold gilt shield back mirror with centered floral urn, bell flower, tassle
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19th Century Italian Antique Shields

Antique Indo Persian Dhal Separ Shield
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing historical 19th Century Indo Persian shield handcrafted in steel and decorated with four
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Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Antique Shields

Materials

Steel

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural
Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

1880s French Terracotta Lions Holding Shields
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s French terracotta lions holding shields. Out of a East Hampton, NY garden.
Category

1880s Antique Shields

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of English Decorative Painted Shields
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of English decorative painted shields with coats of arms. 1940. Dimensions 18 inches
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Early 20th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Battle Shield 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
battle shield 19th century Very old battle shield probably India. Arched round body. Unfortunately, age
Category

Late 18th Century Indonesian Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Shield-Shaped Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1773
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A shield-shaped vase, decorated to resemble porphyry, and highlighted with gilding. Marked for
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma
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Early 20th Century Togolese Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wicker

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative and impressive shields from the buttress-like roots and/or trunks of mangrove
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Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield
Early 20th Century Large Tribal Shield
H 77.75 in W 16.5 in D 2.25 in
Italian Neo-Classic Shield Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
carved shield form back and striped upholstered seat.
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shields

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Neo-Classic Shield Side Chair
Italian Neo-Classic Shield Side Chair
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Shields
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Shields This is a very old piece it is decorated with
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19th Century Gothic Antique Shields

Materials

Brass

Native American Muslin Ghost Dance Shield
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Muslin shield with backhand hold, bundle sticks with red and yellow ochre and original shoulder
Category

19th Century American Native American Antique Shields

Materials

Hide, Wood

An 18th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield
Located in New York, NY
An 18th-century Galician silver Torah shield is rich in artistic and religious significance
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18th Century Polish Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

An 18th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield
An 18th Century Galician Silver Torah Shield
H 10.04 in W 6.74 in D 1.19 in
Large Indian Papier Mache Ceremonial Dhal Shield
Located in New York, NY
A large Indian papier mache ceremonial Dhal shield. The round, slightly curved Dhal shield with
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Shields

Materials

Paper

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Shield Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
pattern of small shield-like elements. The honeycomb arrangement of this motif allows for a random
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Shields

Materials

Wool

Antique Carved Pine American Eagle with Shield
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century pine American eagle, hand carved in very deep relief above a shield and four
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Shields

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Carved Pine American Eagle with Shield
Antique Carved Pine American Eagle with Shield
H 16.93 in W 20.67 in D 4.73 in
Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Shields

Materials

Leather

Italian Renaissance Style Beige and Green Shield
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) beige and green shield shaped hanging banner with velvet
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Shields

Materials

Velvet

Classical Revival Pair of Ceremonial Swords & Shield
Located in Milford, NH
steel shield with nickel plating featuring classical, angelic and military figures, some on horseback
Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of 3 Antique Medieval Style Shields
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 3 early 20th century antique medieval style decorative shields originating from France
Category

Early 20th Century French Medieval Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Tin

Set of 3 Antique Medieval Style Shields
Set of 3 Antique Medieval Style Shields
H 39.18 in W 22.05 in D 0.4 in
Malayer Rug with an Interesting Shield Design
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A good example of a Malayer rug with an interesting shield design on an indigo blue ground The
Category

Early 1900s Asian Antique Shields

Materials

Wool

Stained Glass Antique Armorial Shield Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-19th century hand painted stained glass window set into a purpose made shaped display frame. Indistinct writing to the base.
Category

19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Stained Glass, Pine

Stained Glass Antique Armorial Shield Panel
Stained Glass Antique Armorial Shield Panel
H 35.63 in W 35.63 in D 2.56 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Shield Hall Mirror
Located in Southampton, GB
Mahogany framed Shield Mirror, with original bevelled plate. With brass gadrooning detail and hat
Category

19th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Bamboo, Natural Fiber

Pair of English Sheraton Satinwood Shield Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Sheraton style (19th Cent) satinwood shield back Armchairs with painted and cane
Category

19th Century English Sheraton Antique Shields

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Neoclassical Louis XVI Shield Back Caned Fauteuil
Located in Rio Vista, CA
shield backrest. Highly carved and molded frame with a ribbon accent and floral crest. Caned back and
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shields

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique 18K Gold Sardonyx Shield Signet Ring (1883)
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 18K Gold Sardonyx Shield Signet Ring (1883) A distinguished Victorian-era 18K gold signet
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Shields

Materials

18k Gold

French 'Venetian' Mirror With A Shield Crest, 1900s
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous large 'Venetian' mirror, with cushion marginal plates and a detailed shield
Category

Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Shields

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Carved Wooden Shield With Knight and Heraldic Carvings
Located in Dallas, TX
An antique wooden shield mounted on a crimson colored board with velvet border. Carved wooden
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1870s Italian Antique Shields

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century Aboriginal Australian Stone-Cut Wunda Shield
Located in London, GB
This 19th century finely incised, stone-cut Aboriginal Wunda shield from Australia (Western Desert
Category

19th Century Australian Tribal Antique Shields

Materials

Wood

A Hungarian Silver Torah Shield, Pressburg 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Early Hungarian Silver Torah Shield by Johannes Christophoms Stieger, made in Pressburg in the
Category

18th Century Hungarian Antique Shields

Materials

Silver

Royal French Fireplace Shield From Chateau Near Fountainbleau
Located in Kingston, NY
French Fireplace Shield with Royal Coat of Arms, a Piece of French Heritage from the 17th century
Category

17th Century French Baroque Antique Shields

Materials

Iron

Square Glass Window w/ Shield 30" x 30"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
glass with a purple trim around. The center is a marbled glass shield. Currently housed in a wooden
Category

19th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Stained Glass

Antique Yellow Gold Signet ring with Shield Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring, the Shield form top measures 1/2 x 1/2 inch, hand chased
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Shields

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair Of Late 19th Century Decorative Shields
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Shields

Materials

Copper

Stained Glass Window w/ Shield 37" x 26"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique privacy window with medieval shield in center and textured clear glass around. Beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shields

Materials

Stained Glass

19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield
Located in Redding, CT
19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield . Intricate decorative design with Brass inlay
Category

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Shields

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Iron

Pair of Scottish Terracotta Shield-bearing Lion Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique Scottish terracotta parodic shield-bearing lion finials dating to circa 1880
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Shields

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

African Shield Oromo from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Shields

Materials

Leather

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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.