Newcomer flips into cigar box label antiques
Jim Barry, a Syracuse newcomer, exhibits original cigar box labels at Elhoff's Gallery, citing rising demand and values above $50,000 for his 200-label collection. He notes labels blend art and investment, with rare pieces like Lincoln Bouquet valued at $300, and explains the lithography process and mass of manufacturers behind the market.
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Regional Market showcases handmade holiday decorations
Regional Market offers a variety of crafts by area artists and homemakers every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. Shoppers will find wreaths by Wells Dodds, lace angels by Elii Luttrell, tape vine wreaths, clothespin dolls, sequin butterflies, crocheted stockings, bells and bread dough ornaments. Dodds travels from North Rose to Syracuse for market orders, while Luttrell and others sell ready items and custom pieces. Decorations run from $1 to $20, with wreaths from $6.50 to $20 and bread dough figures priced accordingly.
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