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zmescience.com17th Century Astrolabe from Jaipur Royal Collection Set for Auction at Sotheby's
A large 17th Century brass astrolabe, previously owned by the Jaipur royal family, will be auctioned at Sotheby's in London on April 29. The instrument, made in Lahore by two brothers for a Mughal nobleman, is described as possibly the largest of its kind and has never been exhib…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTitanic Survivor's Life Jacket Sells for Over $900,000 at 2007 Auction
A life jacket belonging to Titanic survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli sold for more than $900,000 at an auction in 2007, nearly three times its presale estimate. The item was purchased by an unidentified telephone bidder. It originated from lifeboat No. 1, which carried 12 people d…
upi.comTitanic Survivor's Life Jacket Sells for Over $900,000 at Auction
A life jacket worn by a survivor of the Titanic sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, equivalent to $906,000. The item, used by first-class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli, was part of a sale of Titanic memorabilia in England. A seat cushion from a Titanic lifeboat also sold for…