A gold pocket watch given to Titanic rescue captain sells for a record £1.56 million.

A gold pocket watch presented to Captain Rostron of the ship that rescued over 700 Titanic survivors sold for a record £1.56 million at auction. This surpasses the previous record of £1.175 million, set by a watch recovered from John Jacob Astor. Inscribed with gratitude from three survivors' widows, the 18-carat Tiffany & Co watch highlights the enduring fascination with Titanic memorabilia.

November 16, 2024
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