John Jacob Astor Wealthiest Titanic Passenger’s Gold Watch Sells for $1.46 Million admin, April 27, 2024 A record sum was achieved for an item associated with the infamous 1912 shipping disaster, as announced by the auctioneers, Henry Aldridge & Son. The bidding war was won by a US buyer, surpassing the auctioneer’s initial estimate of £100,000 to £150,000. The watch, bearing the initials JJA, belonged to… Continue Reading