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The listing, RENAISSANCE STYLE, BEJEWELED SCISSORS WITH SCABBARD has ended.

I purchased this absolutely GORGEOUS piece at a Renaissance Festival a couple of years ago, and they've been sitting on a shelf, unused, and under appreciated every since. Both decorative AND functional, this artistic example of renaissance craftsmanship, would make a lovely gift for either a collector, or would look lovely adorning the desk of any stylish businesswoman.

The handles and scabbard are constructed of an alloy metal, and the blades are marked '440. Stainless'. The blades are fully sharpened, and have never been used. The dimensions as shown in the photos I've posted:
11" Overall Length
2" At Widest Point
6" 440. Stainless Steel Blades
6.6 oz Total Weight (including Scabbard)

The finger holes are small, so they would be best intended for a lady's use. I wear a size 10 ring on my right hand 'ring finger' and the finger holes are snug, but comfortable for me. So just to be certain, this piece could not be comfortably used by a man with large hands, but it SHOULD be comfortable for most ladies to use.

The condition of this item is excellent, all of the jewels are in place, with no scratches, marks, or flaws of any kind, so it would be perfect for gift giving.

I will ship on the first Postal business day following the receipt of the winner's Listia Approved Shipping Information, and will share the Tracking information with you so that you will have the comfort of being fully informed as to the location of your shipment as it travels to you. For non US recipients, if you wish to message me your shipping address no less than 3 days PRIOR to the end of this auction, I will calculate the exact shipping cost, and let you know the amount so you can decide whether or not you wish to bid. Of course, for international shipping, 'tracking' service comes at a premium cost, so it will be up to you whether or not you want me to use tracking service.

Please feel free to ask questions.
Thank you for stopping by.

Questions & Comments

Who care if you bought them for a $1, you are offering them for "FREE" if people have a bidding war and bids get to 500,000 then so be it. What business is it of this other person to make your auction her personal crusade. That's actually pretty rude, especially since you never made any false claims. I think she needs to mind her own auctions! Beautiful scissors!

Aug 26th, 2014 at 8:02:25 PM PDT by

Thank you Dear, for your supportive comment. This is actually the very first time in over 4 years of being a Listian, that I've ever had to 'deal' with such an aggressively negative person, and I'm overwhelmed at the support and sweetness demonstrated by my watchers and bidders. You all have taken what was once a terrible feeling, and turned it into a 'warm fuzzy' feeling. Again, thank you so very much <3

Aug 26th, 2014 at 8:50:07 PM PDT by

Awe.. you're good. This dude that I got one grain silver bars from BLOCKED ME because when I gave feed back, I said.. sooooo shiny, bit soooo tiny... he got mad.. said I aint tring to rip you off and blah blah blah.. before I could say anything, he blocked me. I was not dissatisfied and I gave positive feedback... some people ya just cant please...good luck with youre auction...

Aug 26th, 2014 at 10:23:09 PM PDT by

LOL @ 'Soooo shiny, but soooo tiny'!
People get so defensive! I'm sorry you had a similar experience :-(
Listia to me, is a fun hobby, not a source of 'drama'. I say, lets keep Listia fun & lighthearted! Thank you for your kind comment :-)

Aug 27th, 2014 at 3:57:30 PM PDT by

very nice and we all support you hun be glad that rude person blocked you go block them too so you dont have to ever deal with their rude comments ever again your a very nice and honest person and dont let someones rude or also negativity effect you hun will be bis\dding too Lovely auctions .Gypsy Also watching and a fan please fan back thanks hun

Aug 28th, 2014 at 10:18:34 AM PDT by

Thank you ... Your support is very touching, and I really appreciate it,

Aug 28th, 2014 at 2:36:24 PM PDT by

Very nice auction! I am curious as to how they were represented when you purchased them. Were you told they were new or antique or "replica" or did you ask. I would fan you, but have reached a fan limit, will be a future fan! Thanks so much.

Aug 22nd, 2014 at 4:19:17 PM PDT by

Thank you for your comment and question. I fully understand about the 'fanning limit' :-)

As to how these were represented ... I'd wandered into an artisan's stand at a Renaissance Festival, and with the exception of some incense and some jewelry, everything they had displayed, appeared to be one of a kind and most of their items appeared to be handmade. The scissors were one of a kind, and just laying there in a display on some kind of animal skin, with no kind of signage or price tag. To be honest, I did not inquire as to whether they were antique, replica, old or new. I was just do 'taken' by their beauty, that I only knew I WANTED them! I apologize for bring so 'vague' about their origin, but if I had to venture a guess, I would say 'replica' ... For the simple reason that the blade is marked as '440 Stainless'. If they were antique, I do not believe they would bear a mark like that.

Again, thank you for your question, and if you decide to bid, I wish you good luck.

Aug 22nd, 2014 at 6:39:17 PM PDT by

Very nice.. Fanned & Watching

Aug 18th, 2014 at 1:33:49 PM PDT by

Thank you so much
(I fanned you back)

Aug 18th, 2014 at 2:24:18 PM PDT by

These are beautiful ..... I agree with the majority of people who already commented here. Didn't anyone ever teach that person the golden rule .. " if you have nothing nice to say , don't say anything at all'? I wish you the best of luck with your auction & thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece on here :)

Aug 28th, 2014 at 2:53:57 PM PDT by

Thank you Dear :-)

Aug 29th, 2014 at 8:25:33 PM PDT by

very pretty item. Fanned & Watching

Aug 27th, 2014 at 4:15:29 PM PDT by

Thank you Dear, and good luck should you decide to bid :-)
(fanning back)

Aug 27th, 2014 at 6:09:40 PM PDT by

You obviously aren't trying to rip people off. It's sad that some people jump at the smallest chance to accuse and attack others! Your feedback speaks for you!

Aug 27th, 2014 at 2:57:10 PM PDT by

Thank you Dear <3
I have received a reply from the support ticket I sent in regarding this. I trust that Listia will take any appropriate action necessary to prevent her from messaging any more of you. I just wonder if she goes through ALL the auctions, finding items being sold for actual 'money' elsewhere, and messages bidders to let them know. I never said this was the only pair of scissors like this in the world! Oh well ... I suppose it takes all kinds! Hugs to you and ALL my watchers and bidders!

Aug 27th, 2014 at 3:53:29 PM PDT by

F & W . Your fine some people on here just need to get a life not let it get to you :)

Aug 26th, 2014 at 1:49:22 PM PDT by

Thank you so much :-)
(Fanned back)

Aug 26th, 2014 at 2:29:02 PM PDT by

beautiful, nothing wrong with what you did. your just being honest.
F&W

Aug 26th, 2014 at 1:42:03 AM PDT by

Thank you Dear, and good luck if you decide to bid

Aug 26th, 2014 at 1:44:48 AM PDT by

VERY KEWL

Aug 25th, 2014 at 9:01:32 PM PDT by

Thank you very much!

Aug 25th, 2014 at 9:03:34 PM PDT by

You haven't done anything wrong at all. You never once claimed they are antique and made a point to explain how you acquired them and how they are stamped, etc. ... It's good she blocked you, that way you don't have to put up with her negativity anymore, LOL. I found that sometimes the blocking takes a bit to go through, so that will probably be the last email you'll receive from her unless she unblocks you.

Aug 25th, 2014 at 7:18:53 PM PDT by

Thank you for your supportiveness. Our Listia community is for the most part, truly wonderful, and the satisfaction of my winners is of the utmost importance to me.

Aug 25th, 2014 at 8:34:51 PM PDT by

I got a simple message from them as well, but nothing nasty. I'll admit I'm hoping I get outbid so I can buy one myself, (I bid about $50 worth of credits) but if not, with the extras you're sending, I feel this is a good buy; and I understand buying it for more at Ren faires and the like. They sell them that way as a convenience. Also, as these ARE limited, and there are only 5 left, that makes a difference. In very little time (unless they restock), these will be a lot rareer and harder to buy just anywhere.

And even if you had known the info and just left it out, it isn't ripping people off, because you aren't offering people something they need, being one of the only places people can get it. It's called enterprising--the American dream. XD Nothing wrong with it IMHO.

BTW, I meant to say "Please fan back" up there--not bid back. D'oh!

Aug 25th, 2014 at 6:41:23 PM PDT by

Thank you for your kindness and support. I ALWAYS try to be honest and forthright in describing my listings.

Aug 25th, 2014 at 8:31:43 PM PDT by

Ack! Don't listen to the naysayers! I get that, bit, too. Hey, if you want to go to walmart and get it don't come here looking for it free, lol! Thanks for being a stand up Listian, can't believe I'm not your fan yet but will take care of that right now and have my eye on these beauties!!! :)

Aug 29th, 2014 at 7:32:21 PM PDT by

Thank you for your lovely comment, and good luck if you end up bidding :-)
I'll fan you back!

Aug 29th, 2014 at 8:24:15 PM PDT by

Lovely!
Fanned and watching!

Aug 17th, 2014 at 1:34:42 PM PDT by

Thank you, and good luck if you decide to bid! :-)

Aug 17th, 2014 at 1:50:50 PM PDT by

Absolutely amazing piece. F&W

Aug 23rd, 2014 at 11:36:28 PM PDT by

Thank you Dear!

Aug 24th, 2014 at 8:28:56 PM PDT by

The scissors are gorgeous! Fanned & watching...also shared on facebook:)

Aug 23rd, 2014 at 3:22:21 PM PDT by

Thank you Dear :-) and good luck if you decide to bid!

Aug 23rd, 2014 at 8:22:50 PM PDT by

I have a pair of sort of like these and I love them. They are fully functioning scissors with a beautiful solid scabbard. Nothing plastic in this beautiful set. I have mine sitting in a display case with my other knives and swords and I get compliments all the time on them. They have some weight to them and the fast that you are offering free shipping along with an amazing one of a kind box is amazing. These are so beautiful and since I know the quality of the pair I have, I just might bid on these as well. Beautiful job on the box and fantastic auction. New fan, watching and bidding.

Sep 1st, 2014 at 10:25:01 AM PDT by

Thank you so much Dear!
If you decide you'd like a special box for the pair you have, let me know and I can make one and do a GIN auction for you :-)

Sep 1st, 2014 at 10:49:03 AM PDT by

The box is absolutely gorgeous. I love the colors but my interest would be in an orange one with reds and greens and possibly roses on it. Well talk about it soon if you would be interested in making another one soon.

Aug 30th, 2014 at 11:04:17 PM PDT by

Well sure! Just message me here, or on my fb account (we are not permitted to share our email addresses here the last I remember). I will send you a fb friend request to make it easier. You can send, or tag me in some pics that reflect what you have in mind, and give me some specifications. I'm sure we can arrive at something for a GIN auction (I do not wish to earn any money).

Aug 30th, 2014 at 11:22:01 PM PDT by

Awesome. Thanks so much. I just might do that. :-)

Sep 1st, 2014 at 12:42:25 PM PDT by

These are amazing, absolutely beautiful. Not enough credits to bid on them, but this is what this site needs. Classy, worthwhile items such as these.

Aug 30th, 2014 at 8:35:26 AM PDT by

Thank you for your lovely comment. If you read in my 'updates', you will see where you may be able to just buy a pair of these, if there are any still available.

Aug 30th, 2014 at 7:32:50 PM PDT by

Oh my goodness, these are totes gorgeous!

Aug 29th, 2014 at 9:42:48 AM PDT by

Thank you Dear, and good luck if you decide to bid :-)

Aug 29th, 2014 at 10:02:29 AM PDT by

Why does someone always try to ruin everything. You don't worry about her Sweetie. Just carry on. :-)

Aug 29th, 2014 at 9:50:06 AM PDT by

Thank you for your encouraging words. All the support I've received, truly makes a difference <3

Aug 29th, 2014 at 10:03:32 AM PDT by

Absolutely Beautiful, have Fanned you, but the bidding is way above what I have available :)

Aug 31st, 2014 at 11:10:36 AM PDT by

Thank you Rebecca :-)

Aug 31st, 2014 at 11:24:59 AM PDT by

Who cares if they're a replica?! They look freaking awesome! If I had enough I'd get them! Great listing!

Aug 29th, 2014 at 11:59:12 AM PDT by

Exactly ... That's the way I felt when I bought them :-) that person implied that I'd led people to believe they were something OTHER than a replica, when I never did any such thing. They are just an AWESOMELY beautiful pair of scissors, that are both decorative and functional. Nothing more, nothing less. Thank you for your kind comment <3

Aug 29th, 2014 at 12:14:25 PM PDT by

You bet hun.

Aug 30th, 2014 at 11:23:05 PM PDT by

:-)

Aug 31st, 2014 at 12:37:21 AM PDT by

It's ok sweetie I knew what you were saying. And I know what you mean about calculating material and tearing your hair out but don't stress to bad.

Aug 30th, 2014 at 10:16:49 PM PDT by

Boy oh boy, I REALLY did stress about making the box! I had no idea it was so complicated! It was my very first one, and I wanted so badly for it to be 'special'. The next one I do will be easier, as I'll try and 'avoid' using Silk Brocade rather than literally 'choosing' the stuff :-) Now that I know where the 'cuts' go, the next one should be Easy Peezy!

Aug 30th, 2014 at 10:57:36 PM PDT by

Aug 30th, 2014 at 5:17:46 PM PDT by

Hello, and thanks for stopping bye :-)

Aug 30th, 2014 at 7:21:37 PM PDT by

Aug 30th, 2014 at 5:16:36 PM PDT by

Hi yourself! :-)

Aug 30th, 2014 at 7:20:59 PM PDT by

Thank you for sharing such an amazing auction. Goodluck to whomever wins you wont be disappointed. Sadly I'm guilty of of buying these beautiful scissors. If I would have had the credits I would have bid on yours. They are well worth 30,000 & more.

Aug 30th, 2014 at 2:50:05 PM PDT by

Sweetie, there is nothing wrong with wanting to buy a pair! I wouldn't have given the information in my updates, if I didn't want people to be able to purchase them :-) so please don't feel bay, just enjoy them! If you want a nice display case for them, take a look at the pics I posted of the one I made for these. I can either tell you how to make one, or make one for you and do a GIN auction for you. The one I made, was a total of $31.47 (before taxes) I wonder if anyone has a scrap of'batting' they would give me for my covered box project? I'm making the formed satin insert for the box, and batting around the form inset, would be just the right touch.in materials, but it took from 6:30 in the morning, until 5:45 in the evening to make it. Though some of that time was spent calculating cuts, researching methods, and tearing my hair out! Anyway ... Thank you for your support and kindness <3

Aug 30th, 2014 at 7:30:26 PM PDT by

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