
Decorative Heraldic Shield and Sword Wall Plaque
This is a decorative cast-metal wall display featuring a central round shield (rotella) set against a backdrop of three crossed swords. The set appears to be constructed from cast aluminum or a similar pot metal with a dark, faux-verdigris or antiqued bronze finish. The shield features a prominent central boss with a raised relief scene depicting classical or mythological figures, surrounded by an outer rim with additional relief friezes. Below the shield is a crescent-shaped attachment, also decorated with figural reliefs. The three swords include a vertically oriented central blade and two diagonal blades, each featuring ornate hilts with double-quillon crossguards and decorative pommels. One hilt appears to have a slight bend or misalignment. The surface exhibits a heavy patina of dust and oxidation consistent with long-term indoor display. The overall style is a 20th-century neo-Renaissance or 'Cavalier' revival piece, likely manufactured as interior decor between 1950 and 1980 rather than being functional weaponry. The craftsmanship shows typical characteristics of industrial sand-casting with some loss of fine detail in the relief work.
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Estimated Value
$45-75
Basic Information
Category
Home Decor / Militaria Collectibles
Appraised On
March 9, 2026
Estimated Value
$45-75
Item Description
This is a decorative cast-metal wall display featuring a central round shield (rotella) set against a backdrop of three crossed swords. The set appears to be constructed from cast aluminum or a similar pot metal with a dark, faux-verdigris or antiqued bronze finish. The shield features a prominent central boss with a raised relief scene depicting classical or mythological figures, surrounded by an outer rim with additional relief friezes. Below the shield is a crescent-shaped attachment, also decorated with figural reliefs. The three swords include a vertically oriented central blade and two diagonal blades, each featuring ornate hilts with double-quillon crossguards and decorative pommels. One hilt appears to have a slight bend or misalignment. The surface exhibits a heavy patina of dust and oxidation consistent with long-term indoor display. The overall style is a 20th-century neo-Renaissance or 'Cavalier' revival piece, likely manufactured as interior decor between 1950 and 1980 rather than being functional weaponry. The craftsmanship shows typical characteristics of industrial sand-casting with some loss of fine detail in the relief work.
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