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A gold watch worn by John Jacob Astor IV, a member of the wealthy Astor family and the richest man aboard the Titanic, sold for a record-breaking £1.175 million ($1.485 million) at auction on ...
John Jacob Astor IV's watch is among a number of historic items for auction that were recovered after the tragic sinking of the ship. This includes the valise belonging to the Titanic Orchestra ...
Today is the 262nd birthday of John Jacob Astor, who was born on July 17, 1763, in Walldorf, Germany. By Elleda Wilson ...
A pocket watch that belonged to the wealthiest passenger aboard the Titanic is up for auction and could sell for as much as 150,000 pounds, or nearly $190,000. The auction for John Jacob Astor IV ...