Antiques
Mason old squaw drake decoy estimated to make $12,500
The old squaw drake decoy was produced in the Mason Decoy Factory in 1905
Chinese porcelain nodding head figures make 188% increase on estimate
The Chinese porcelain nodding head figures hammered for $173,000 on January 27
Jesus Tapia spurs achieve increase of 225% on estimate
The Jesus Tapia spurs sold for $130,000 at a Los Angeles auction
Maori nephrite patu club valued at $60,000 at Christie's
The Maori nephrite patu club is one of two known examples to feature a manaia carving
Clown and Harlequin mechanical bank to make $175,000?
The Clown and Harlequin is among the rarest examples of a mechanical bank
Russian silver figural candlesticks up 700% on estimate
The Russian silver figural candlesticks made $40,000 at Skinner on January 11
Spoilum's Lord Macartney painting could make $175,000
Spoilum's The Viceroy of Canton Receives Lord Macartney will sell on January 27
Persian Safavid prayer rug to make $500,000 at Sotheby's?
A circa 1600 Persian Safavid prayer rug is to lead a sale of carpets at Sotheby's
Tiffany silver tea set valued at $30,000 ahead of Skinner auction
The Tiffany silver tea set will auction at Skinner in Boston on January 11
Silver brandywine bowl from 1690 could make $250,000
The silver brandywine bowl bears the mark of a silversmith from 17th century New York
Hermes pigskin leather trunk to headline at Christie's
The Hermes pigskin leather trunk is valued at $132,000 ahead of the January 22 sale
Ephraim Willard longcase clock valued at $100,000 ahead of January sale
The longcase clock by Ephraim Willard is to headline Bonhams' decorative arts sale
