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Titanic Gold Pocket Watch Linked to Isidor and Ida Straus Sells for Record £1.78 Million

The record price reflects collectors' sustained fascination with authenticated relics tied to the Straus story.

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Isidor Straus trug die Uhr – ein Geschenk seiner Frau – bei sich, als die Titanic sank.

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  • Henry Aldridge & Son in Wiltshire conducted the auction on Saturday, confirming a £1.78 million result with the buyer remaining anonymous.
  • The auction house said the figure is the highest ever paid for a Titanic artifact.
  • A letter written by Ida Straus onboard the ship also sold for more than €100,000.
  • The 18‑carat Jules‑Jurgensen watch, bearing the initials “I.S.,” was recovered from Isidor Straus after the sinking and remained a family heirloom for generations.
  • Auctioneer Andrew Aldridge said the outcome reflects enduring respect for the Straus narrative, which has been amplified by film portrayals and historical accounts.