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πŸ”– Title: Historic Watch Recovered From Titanic’s Wealthiest Passenger Heads to Auction
πŸ—“οΈ Published: 2024-03-06T10:00:00-04:00
πŸ“„ Summary: The pocket watch of John Jacob Astor IV, one of the Titanic’s wealthiest passengers, is set to go under the hammer with an estimated value of $500,000. This remarkable artifact, preserved by the Astor family for generations, offers a fascinating glimpse into history and luxury from the early 20th century. The upcoming auction is a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a tangible piece of the Titanic legacy.
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https://news.artnet.com/art-world/john-astor-watch-pencil-titanic-auction-2760854

πŸ—žοΈ Source: Artnet News
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History you can actually hold. That's the whole thing with physical collectibles β€” the object carries the story in a way a photo or a file never does. A watch that was on the Titanic is a different kind of artifact than reading about it.