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Tiffany & Co. Acquires Historic Titanic Pocket Watch for $1.97 Million
Tiffany & Co. has set a new record with the acquisition of a rare 18k gold pocket watch for $1.97 million. The timepiece, once owned by Captain Arthur H. Rostron of the RMS Carpathia, was a gift from three Titanic survivors—Mrs. John B. Thayer, Mrs. John Jacob Astor, and Mrs. George D. Widener—who expressed their gratitude for his heroic efforts in rescuing passengers after the Titanic sank.
The pocket watch, purchased from Henry Aldridge and Son Ltd., is engraved with a heartfelt message from the survivors and features the monogram “AHR” on its caseback. This historic artifact honors Captain Rostron’s courage and pivotal role in saving hundreds of lives. Christopher Young, Vice President of Creative Visual Merchandising at Tiffany & Co., emphasized the significance of the acquisition, stating that it highlights the brand’s long-standing connection to history and its role in the luxury world.
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Gold and Silver Futures Open Higher Amid Volatility In Currency and Bond Markets.
Strong Investment Demand and Continued Gold Buying By Central Banks, Especially China’s Central Bank, Further Supported Prices.
Gold and silver futures opened higher on Friday as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid volatility in currency and bond markets.
Gold futures opened higher on MCX. The benchmark October gold contract opened at Rs 1,60,630 per 10 gram, up Rs 1,205 from the previous close of Rs 1,59,425.
Silver futures also opened higher. The benchmark September silver contract on MCX opened at Rs 2,44,988 per kg, up Rs 1,745 from the previous close of Rs 2,43,243.
Rising crude oil prices, following the US move to impose wider sanctions on Iran, also raised concerns about inflation. Strong investment demand and continued gold buying by central banks, especially China’s central bank, further supported prices.
In global markets, gold was trading near $4,590 per ounce on Comex, while silver was around $69 per ounce. On MCX, gold futures were near Rs 1,59,700 per 10 grams and silver futures around Rs 2,44,600 per kg at the time of writing.
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