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Titanic Hero's Gold Watch Sells for Record $2 Million

A gold watch, originally gifted to a crew member by Titanic survivors, has been sold at auction for nearly $2 million. The watch, a piece of historical memorabilia, highlights the enduring fascination with the Titanic and its legacy.

1 year ago•Source: The New York Times

"Napoleon's Iconic Bicorne Hat Expected to Fetch Over €600,000 at Paris Auction"

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2.05 min•2 years ago

"Napoleon's Iconic Bicorne Hat Expected to Fetch Over €600,000 at Paris Auction"

A signature bicorne hat worn by Napoleon Bonaparte is expected to fetch over €600,000 at an auction in Fontainebleau, France. The hat, one of only a few authentic ones remaining, was worn by Napoleon with the ends pointing towards his shoulders, making it easier for his troops to spot him in battle. Other items in the auction include a silver plate looted from Napoleon's carriage after the Battle of Waterloo and a wooden vanity case containing personal belongings. The collection is part of industrialist Jean-Louis Noisiez's collection of Napoleonic memorabilia.

via FRANCE 24 English