Pocket watch from Titanic passenger sells for over $1M
Titanic yolcusunun çelik cep saati müzayedede 1 milyon doların üzerinde bir fiyata satılmıştır. Tarihi eser, geminin batışıyla ilgili dönemin önemli hatırası olarak değer görmüştür.
A gold pocket watch that belonged to a passenger on the ill-fated Titanic has been sold at auction for more than $1 million. The timepiece was recovered from the body of its owner, William Henry Hoyt, after the ship sank in 1912. Hoyt, an American banker, was traveling in first class and perished along with over 1,500 other individuals when the ship struck an iceberg.
The watch, engraved with Hoyt's initials, was among several artifacts from the Titanic that went up for bid. Its significant sale price highlights the enduring public fascination with the historic maritime disaster and the personal stories of those who were on board.
This sale underscores the significant historical and emotional value placed on artifacts connected to major historical events like the Titanic disaster.
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