I briefly come back from "retirement" to bring you the awesome prop and replica of a fellow Xenite, Heather. Heather sadly has to let go most of her collection to help with medical expenses --but we're confident that her treasures at least will find new loving homes!
Let's see what Heather has to offer, folks!
- XENA'S GOLDEN LYRE FROM S5 "LYRE, LYRE, HEARTS ON FIRE"
First we have the totally astonishing guitar-weapon that Xena brandishes during S5 "Lyre, Lyre, Hearts on Fire". As you can see from the pictures, this lyre it's quite the masterpiece --full of intricate details as seen on its medallion and its mosaic-like sound hole.
She's asking $3,000 plus shipping for it.
- GABRIELLE'S RESIN SAIS S5/S6
The second lot is a pair of resin (stunt) sais --Gabrielle's trademark weapons during Seasons 5 and 6. I don't think these pieces need much introduction!
These sais are original and screen-used, and also come with a COA from the "It's a Wrap!" US auction. Rennée O'Connor herself (and not only her doubles) used sais such as this in action sequences. Remember that the metal ones were rarely used on set.
Heather's asking $3,000 plus shipping for them.
- TODD'S COSTUMES SAIS REPLICA
Apart from the screen-used sais set that you just saw, Heather's also offering a pair of replica sais from Todd's Costumes. These include Gabrielle's leg leather straps (also a replica made by Todd's Costumes, that for some reason hasn't been on stock for many years).
Let me tell you, both the sais and the leg straps are VERY fine replicas --which I'm pretty sure date back to the days when Todd Coyle produced his first (and high quality) unlicensed replicas.
For these, Heather's asking $400 plus shipping.
- LIVIA/CALLISTO'S PROP LATTICE DAGGER
I'm pretty sure you all will also recognize this piece. Now not to? This dagger was seen all the time during the series, for example during S3 "The Debt" (when Xena comes out of the water). Additionally, both Callisto and later Livia (Xena's daughter) used it many times too.
Heather tells me that one edge is sharp (rare!). Described as "Narrow Lattice Dagger", it also comes with a "It's a Wrap!" COA.
- SCROLL PROP FROM S3 "THE QUILL IS MIGHTIER"
Now, this is a rare treasure! For those scroll-lovers out there, Heather brings us this beautiful scroll. As the most experts amongst you will notice, it's one of Gabrielle's trademark scrolls (which we can always tell thanks to its distinctive end caps / golden ornaments).
Also, as you can see, there's some "modern" writing that reads "Xena Rules!" and "Gabrielle was here". Who knows? Maybe Rennée O'Connor herself scribbled these sentences during one of the many scenes in which she had to pretend to be writing.
This scroll has no COA. Heather's letting it go for only $500 plus shipping.
- GABRIELLE'S S6 NECKLACE (SCREEN-USED PROP)
Another of Heather's treasure is this necklace --a screen-used piece, seen around Gabrielle's neck during the whole S6. As far as we know, there's only another original necklace prop out there. This one in particular was sold by "Shed 11 Costume House" some years ago.
The necklace doesn't have the COA, but it comes in the original "Shed11Costume House" box. The price to this piece is something to discuss with Heather directly.
- CREATION ENT. YIN YANG CHAKRAM REPLICA
Next is a very nice Y&Y chakram replica. It comes without its shadowbox or COA, but it's clearly a Creation Entertainment replica.
The price for this well-preserved chakram is $500 plus shipping.
- TODD'S COSTUMES XENA ARMBANDS & GAUNTLETS REPLICAS
Last but not least, we have these replica armbands and gauntlets, manufactured by Todd's Costumes.
From the quality of the making, I'd venture to say that these are also early replicas --which had a considerably higher quality than his later versions.
Heather's asking $250 plus shipping for them (which trust me, is a MUCH better bargain than what you'll find at Todd's Costumes right now).
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This is it! If you're interested, please write Heather an e-mail at:
hmryan71@gmail.com
Please, don't hesitate to let her know if some of the pricier props catch your eye but are a bit out of your budget. Heather's open to all SERIOUS offers.
Have a great day, and... until next time?
