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"Gladiator with Sword and Shield, " Unique Art Deco Sculpture with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Powerful and moving, this depiction of a nude male gladiator, laying his sword to the ground with
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Marble Statue
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Roman soldier costume and with sword and shield in hand.  
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Marble Statue
Marble Statue
H 66 in W 27 in D 20 in
Old Cup In Sterling Silver
Located in Madrid, ES
SWORD AND SHIELD. IN GOOD CONDITION: MEASUREMENTS: 28 CM HEIGHT AND WEIGHT 428 GRAMS
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Cup In Sterling Silver
Old Cup In Sterling Silver
H 11.03 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
20th Century Italian in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
. The figure is 18 cm high and depicts a 15th century Italian soldier with sword and shield The wood
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1990s Italian Medieval Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
attendant riding an elephant, the warriors wearing helmets and cuirass fighting with spear, sword, and
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Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine French Patinated Bronze Figural Group Titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot
By Edouard Drouot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
attendance holding a sword and shield, on circular rouge marble plinth having title plate to front and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze of a Gladiator and Jupiter Signed Cugnot
Located in London, GB
cries of the child Jupiter. Corybante, stands with his sword and shield raised to protect the child at
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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French 19 Century Gilt Bronze Figural Group Titled Pro Patria by Edouard Drouot
By Edouard Drouot
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Victory supporting a soldier ready for battle equipped withj a sword and shield, The figures are raised
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Vase with Classical Nudes, " Rare, Unique Vase with Male Nudes by Mayodon
By Jean-Leon Mayodon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with sword and shield. Mayodon was one of France's great practitioners of what we now call Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Clay

An Exceptional 19th Century Irish Fall Front Bureau by Butlers of Dublin
By Butler's of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
officer in period dress, armed with sword and shield, flanked with two stylised Neoclassical columns
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Desks

Materials

Brass

Original Antique War Bond Poster Kriegsanleihe War Loan Soldier WWI Austria
Located in London, GB
holding a sword and shield to protect a mother holding her baby, the enemy's swords marked with flags
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Posters

Materials

Paper

Stunning Patinated Bronze Scupture of a Fighting Centaur On Slate Plinth
Located in Germantown, MD
Barreling Out Of The Realm Of Greek Mythology Wielding A Sword And Shield Of Snakes In Hand. His Powerful
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20th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Original Vintage Travel Poster Warszawa Warsaw Mermaid Fountain Saxon Palace Art
Located in London, GB
, the city's coat of arms symbol known as the Mermaid of Warsaw / Syrenka Warszawska holding a sword and
Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Posters

Materials

Paper

Indian Brass Plaque of Shiva as 4-Armed Virabhadra, 18th-19th Century
Located in Kensington, MD
to fight in his quarrel with Daksha. Here with 4 arms and hands, Virabhadra holds a sword and shield
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Edward III 1361-1369 Gold Noble Treaty Period 1361 - 1369, London
Located in Braintree, GB
sword and shield. Rev. Floriated cross with lis at ends, crowned lions in angles. This coin was struck
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Antiquities

Materials

Gold

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

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

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

Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Brass Shield with Sword
Located in Chillerton, 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

Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Copper Shield with Cross Swords
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Wall hanging Arts and Crafts copper shield with cross swords A large decorative wall piece the
Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild
Located in London, GB
from carved pine sections and full articulated. Still holding a sword and shield which is rare. Still
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Antique 1880s Italian Folk Art Toys

Materials

Brass

Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Copper Breast Plate Shield with Cross Swords
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Wall hanging Arts and Crafts copper breast plate shield with cross swords A Large Decorative
Category

Vintage 1920s Gothic Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Antique rare amusing Russian silver model of a bear, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
include two brown bears. The Republic of Marii El's coat of arms is a red bear with a sword and shield
Category

Antique 1890s Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Rare Six-Light Gothic Revival Chandelier with Bronzed Knight & Swords & Crests
Located in Lisse, NL
hands on his sword & shield and wearing a full body armour this knight is always on guard, protecting
Category

Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Statuette of the Goddess Neith
Located in London, GB
gods, who often came to her to settle their disputes. Her symbols are the bow and arrows and a sword
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Statuette of the Goddess Neith
Statuette of the Goddess Neith
H 13 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Civil War Union Solider in Full Dress, Sword & Cannon, Union Gutta Percha Case
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ambrotype of a Union solider, in full uniform, with sword, standing next to a cannon and house. Encased in
Category

Antique 19th Century North American High Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Victorian Cast Iron Umbrella and Stick Stand
Located in Cheshire, GB
shield and sword standing on a wall cast ‘Cap a Pied. The base fitted with drip tray. Dimensions
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

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

19th Century French Carved Painted Wall Hanging Shield with Family Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
1870, the traditional, hand painted crest features a central shield decorated with lions, swords and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

West Point Pennant with Striking Colors and Graphics, ca 1940-1950
Located in York County, PA
brown, the colorful image consists of a spread winged eagle, perched upon a federal shield with 13 stars
Category

Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Felt

Iron Knight and Horse Armoured Companion Set, Fire Tools
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
shield mounted with armour for both the knight and his horse, the set is made in Cast iron which has
Category

Antique 19th Century Beaux Arts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Dutch Silver and Diamond Cut Crystal Cruet Set, 1816
Located in Delft, NL
C Empire shield shape in 4 quarters by a cross. (faded). A tiny chip on the rim of the crystal neck
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate pierced ormolu apron with a laurels and shield motif and twin branches, the top with an ormolu
Category

Antique 19th Century German Regency Revival Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Scottish Knight in Tartan Attire with Heraldic Shield, Costume Di Moyen Age 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
attire, with a distinct tartan pattern that was common in Highland dress. His shield bears a heraldic
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the wood from splitting when struck by a sword. The front of the shield, with traces of human hair, is
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Toledo 1902: A Historical Cartographic Study of this Spanish Province
Located in Langweer, NL
presence of a coat of arms or heraldic shield usually indicates the importance and pride of the region
Category

Antique Early 1900s Maps

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet Set with Playful Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(children), one holding a sword and a shield, the other a holding a spear and shield, both with relief
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavia & Portions of Eastern Europe: 18th Century Hand-Colored Homann Map
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
decorative title cartouche in the lower right quadrant features cherubs holding an armorial shield topped by
Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Maps

Materials

Paper

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
of eight gods. The eight tools being vase, wu-lo, bamboo, fan, shield, sword, basket, and flute. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Silk

Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Voc Dish
Located in Amsterdam, NL
milling of the coin. On a shield is a crowned rampant lion, holding in his left paw a bunch of seven
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Voc Dish
Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Voc Dish
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H 1.19 in Dm 9.06 in
Antique Pair English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Vases by Antonin Boullemier 19C
By Antonin Boullemier
Located in Dublin, Ireland
-knots flowers within raised shield shaped gilt frames flanked by moulded laurel swags and lavish gilt
Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
applied with a central shield shaped leaf design glazed with gilded edges and set against an unglazed
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Panoplies with Fencing Foils, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
heraldic shield and upholstered with green cloth. There are a total of 8 swords of the 19th century. Some
Category

Antique 1880s Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Pair of French 19th C. Silvered Bronze Mounted Enameled Copper Armorial Vases
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
. Each vases body has two medallions with hand-enameled decoration of armorial helmets with long swords
Category

Antique 1850s Vases

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Mid 17th Century Brussels Tapestry ( 10'6" x 15'6" - 320 x 472 )
Located in New York, NY
being served by: 6. Ganymede, the divine cupbearer; 7. Mars, at far left with sword, shield and helmet
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initials crowned by a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Large Greek Style Repousse Oval Metal Plaque
Located in Guaynabo, PR
trying to defend himself against two nudes warriors from another tribe. There are two shields standing at
Category

20th Century Greek Greek Revival Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

17th Century Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
strong decorated with a dragon on a shield with sword, between floral columns and below crested miter and
Category

Antique 17th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

17th Century Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
H 44.3 in W 27.96 in D 1.38 in
19th Century English Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in London, GB
three square panels with four-leaf clovers filled with animal-themed shields. Among the animals depicted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Carved Oak Cabinet
19th Century English Carved Oak Cabinet
H 70.48 in W 79.93 in D 24.41 in
Antique George III Style Demilune Satinwood Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
display of marquetry. The cabinet front, with central tableau of quiver, flag, shield, flute and sword and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Renaissance Armoirette Frontage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
arrows, a standard, and a hatchet. A badelaire (a broad and curved sabre-like battle sword) is on the
Category

Antique 16th Century Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Armoirette Frontage
Renaissance Armoirette Frontage
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Antique Sheffield Regency Style Silver Plated Wine Coolers
By Sheffield
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
presented in the photos, so can be completely taken apart for cleaning and polishing. The raised shield
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Antique English Colonial Pewter Creamer Pitcher & Sugar Bowl Serving Set
Located in Dayton, OH
with pseudo hallmark featuring a crowned shield, dragon head, lion passant, and sword in shield shaped
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

A Dutch perfume bottle on a coaster with silver, 1918
Located in Delft, NL
silver is 934/000 (Dutch silver hall mark "Lion 1 standing in shield") The cap of the perfume bottle has
Category

Early 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Silver

E W Godwin An Important Anglo-Japanese Bookcase Painted by Henry Stacy Marks
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
bookcase, circa 1871. With brass handles and shield style escutcheon, the lower cupboard with two sliding
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Bookcases

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Deruta Italian Ceramic Set Three Hand Painted Wall Plates
By Deruta
Located in Prato, Tuscany
weapon of the time the "side sword" with S-shaped guard and a dagger with guard very elaborate, useful to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Medieval Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Military Armor Commode Attr. Mâison Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
armorial military gilt and patinanted bronze crest with military helmets, lion pelted shields, arrows
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Oak Antique Mantel with Hood from a Chateau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
standing in profile and carved in high relief. On either side are shields, swords, lances and halberds
Category

Antique 1860s French Renaissance Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Antique Mantel with Hood from a Chateau
Large Oak Antique Mantel with Hood from a Chateau
H 129.14 in W 108.27 in D 33.08 in
Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Blanket Chest w. Church Window Panels & Knight
Located in Lisse, NL
a shield and sword, holding the fort. This rare, stylish and highly decorative antique was initially
Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late Georgian Fireplace Mantel in Portland Stone
Located in London, GB
with torch, sword, shield and ribbons. The side blocking embellished with angled rams heads and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

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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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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.