You can tell which way the wind's blowing at Moore Allen

YOU can tell which way the wind's blowing at Cotswold auctioneer Moore Allen & Innocent – one of the highlights of the first Antiques and General Sale of 2011 on Friday, January 7 is a weathervane.

The copper weathervane takes the traditional form of a cockerel. History records that 1,000 years ago the Pope decreed a cockerel be mounted on every church tower as a reminder to worshippers not to deny their faith, as the apostle Peter did before the cock crowed three times.

This handsome example dates from the 1920s, and a bid of £40 to £60 should secure the lot.

Collectors who don't fancy clambering onto their roof to attach a weathervane during January might be tempted instead by some shelf-mounted antiques.

A fine collection of 38 late Victorian medicine bottles with glass stoppers are bound to attract interest.

Painted labels carry the Latin names of various liquids and powders which once would have taken pride of place in an apothecary's shop. The collection carries an estimate of £100 to £150.

Far more bright and colourful, and equally as collectable, are various examples of decorative ceramics from Moorcroft, Poole and Doulton.

The late 20th century pieces are modern variants of the early 20th century designs that have been commanding such high prices at auction over the past year, and as such are developing their own following. Pieces range from plates at £20 to £30 to vases which will set bidders back £300 or so.

Anyone who has made themselves a New Year's resolution to become a famous rock star and grab 2011's Christmas Number One spot from the clutches of the X Factor winner (come on, who hasn't?) will find almost everything they need to get going at the auction.

A modern Olympic Premier drum kit comes with a bass, tom toms, snare drum, high hat and cymbal. All you need is the sticks to bang 'em, and £80 to £120 to start the bidding.

Related lots include a vintage Hofner electric guitar, with tortoise shell fingerboard (estimate £50 to £80), an Angelica acoustic guitar (£30 to £50) and a harmonica by Hohner, the world's biggest manufacturer of the instrument (£20 to £30).

Of course, every rock star needs a motorbike. And while the one going under the hammer at the same sale may lack the appeal of a Harley, it has a certain low-fidelity charm.

Basically a BSA engine mounted on a Raleigh frame, this circa 1950 petrol-driven bike comes with classic black and silver registration plates – which are, of course, only legal on vehicles registered before 1973 – and a tax disc which expired in September 1970, although it won't need replacing as the bike falls under the emissions threshold. Probably.

The open road beckons one would-be rocker with £50 to £80 in their back pocket, a jerrycan full of unleaded petrol, and the ability to sing Born to be Wild in tune.

For a full auction catalogue log on to www.mooreallen.co.uk

A 1920s Weathervane, est £40 to £60	A fine collection of 38 late Victorian medicine bottles
Late 20th century ceramic pieces; modern variants of the early 20th century designs	Everything you need to start your own rock band
A motorbike with low-fidelity charm