The Titanic’s Wealthiest Victim Was Carrying a Gold Pocket Watch When He Died. Now, It Could Sell for $500,000 at Auction
John Jacob Astor IV was getting back from his honeymoon along with his spouse, who survived the 1912 catastrophe. His pocket watch and gold pencil case are going up for sale this month Sonja Anderson – Daily Correspondent April 3, 2026 John Jacob Astor IV’s 18-karat gold pocket watch and 14-karat gold pencil case Freeman’s…