RR Auction: Titanic Auction

Pin cushion, approximately 3.25-inch diameter, composed of maroon cloth encircled by a wooden life ring, painted with British and White Star Line flag

Creamer bearing the White Star Line insignia and the ‘Wisteria’ design at the top, with Stonier & Co. of Liverpool maker’s mark on the bottom. S...

Cup measures 4.5? tall, has a handle on either side, and is engraved with a White Star flag on one side. Cup’s base measures 4.5? wide and is stamped

Three metal buttons bearing an embossed White Star Line insignia, each approximately .75-inch in diameter, two engraved on the reverse with “E. Stillw

Original silver-plated First Class cake fork from White Star Line. Fork measures 6.75 x .75. Reverse of fork is stamped with two proof marks and “L Ki

White Star Line Second Class passenger list for the S.S. Celtic, “Sailing from Liverpool & Holyhead to New York,” 4.75 x 7.25, 24 pages, printed...

White Star Line list of first class passengers on the April 29, 1911, voyage of the S.S. Romanic from Boston to Italy, 5.25 x 7.75, 18 pages, featurin

Sister ship of RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic, it was originally intended to enter service as a transatlantic passenger liner. It was used as a hospital

Desirable Cadbury tin, 1.75 x 2.5 x .5, bearing an artist’s rendition of the Olympic and the White Star Line insignia on the front. Reverse is embosse

Fantastic original photo album, 12 x 10.25, 54 pages, consisting of a family’s photos of their trip aboard the R.M.S. Olympic and their travels, begin

Original matte-finish 4.25 x 3 photo of the Olympic under construction at Harland and Wolff’s shipyard. In fine condition, with some mild soiling and

Printed promotional plan of the Olympic’s first class accommodations which unfolds to an impressive 30 x 39.5 plan displaying the first class accommod

Original “Gala Dinner” menu from the R.M.S. Olympic, 4.5 x 7.5, dated July 4, 1932, two pages. The vast menu offers several courses, with the inside f

This section of carved English oak, approximately 12? long, once served as crown molding in one of the first class areas of Titanic’s sister ship, the

June 19, 1909, issue of Scientific American, 11.5 x 16, 17 pages, featuring a cross-section diagram of the Olympic on the cover, and a one-page articl

Stock certificate for the International Mercantile Marine Company, 12 x 8, No. 12263, granting “Chas. D. Barney & Co.” 100 shares, and signed at...

Original matte-finish 3.5 x 2.5 photo of the Titanic under construction at Harland and Wolff’s shipyard. In fine condition, with some mild soiling and

Two woodworking tools once owned and used by Thomas McCauley who was employed as a carpenter and cabinet maker at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Be

A quality knife and spoon once used in the management offices of Harland and Wolff where the Titanic was built. The butter knife, 8.5? long, is marked

Volt meter used in the construction of Titanic at Harland & Wolff Ship Yard belonging to yard worker Thomas McCauley. Universal Avometer measure...

Original block of wood removed from the shed built by Harland and Wolff to test Titanic’s engines. Heavily oil and paint stained block measures 2.75 x

Goggles used in the construction of Titanic at Harland & Wolff Ship Yard belonging to yard worker Thomas McCauley. Leather welding goggles, comp...

An original 1911 cabinet photo by Frenzl, 4.25 x 6.5, showing Titanic under construction at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. The sh

An original period 1911 milk glass ribbon plate featuring a hand-painted image of Olympic/Titanic. Measuring just over seven inches across, souvenir r

Extremely rare pre-sinking vivid color Cadbury's Chocolates Titanic/Olympic card, 1.5 x 2.75, circa 1909-1911. Printing on the front reads, “Oly...

Extremely rare 1911 vertical White Star Line Fold-Out Cut-Away brochure of Olympic/Titanic entitled, “The Largest and Finest Steamers in the World: Ol

A pre-sinking Olympic/Titanic promotional travel agent ticket envelope, 6.5 x 3.75. This period 1911 travel agent ticket envelope has an image of the

Book: The White Star Triple Screw Atlantic Liners ‘Olympic’ and ‘Titanic’ Volume VI. Special edition. Newcastle-on-Tyne and London: Shipbuilder Press,

A passenger list for the November 9th, 1911, voyage of the White Star liner Cedric, 5 x 7.5, 12 pages. This pre-sinking Titanic related item mentions

A seaman's Continuous Certificate of Discharge was presented to the ship's master when the seaman signed on. It recorded: the name of ship a...

TLS signed “Wm. A. Wiley, A. Ticket Agent,” one page, 8 x 10.25, The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company letterhead, March 11, 1912. Letter

Lengthy letter, in pencil, written by an unknown passenger on board the S.S. Arabic, dated February 10, 1911, four pages on three adjoining sheets, 4.

White Star Line Second Class passenger list for the R.M.S. Laurentic, 5 x 7.5, 24 pages, which set sail in July of 1911. Titanic is mentioned twice in

A partner in Harland and Wolff, Pierre was instrumental in the concept and building of the Titanic. Rare TLS during the construction of the Titanic, s

ALS, in pencil, signed “Your own ever loving & Davoted Husband hon,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to his wife Wi

Original matte-finish 3.5 x 2.75 photo of the port side of the Titanic, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and captioned in German. In fine condition,

Original matte-finish 4.25 x 2.75 photo of the launch of the Titanic, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and captioned in German. In fine condition, w

Original matte-finish 4.25 x 3 photo of the Titanic’s silhouette at sea, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and captioned in German. In fine condition

Original matte-finish 3.5 x 2.5 photo of the Titanic’s propellor while dry docked, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and captioned in German. In fine

Original matte-finish 3.5 x 2.5 photo of Titanic’s deck with lifeboats visible on the right, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and captioned in Germa

Original 3.5 x 2.5 cabinet photo, affixed to its 6.5 x 4.5 mount, showing the Titanic being towed out for her sea trials on April 3, 1912. Some scatte

Amazing and extremely rare original 9.75 x 8 photo of a uniquely-shaped ‘blueberg’ photographed by the captain of the Leyland Line steamer S. S. Etoni

A stunning cobalt blue demitasse cup and saucer designated for the Titanic. This is an extremely rare set believed to have been destined for the first

Printed promotional plan of the Titanic’s first class accommodations, measuring 5.25 x 10 folded and opening to an impressive 40 x 29. Outside panel i

When the Titanic broke apart during the final stages of the sinking, she split in two in the area of the aft First Class Grand Staircase. While involv

An extremely rare actual piece of wood from a mahogany door panel from the Titanic, retrieved shortly after the tragedy as floating wreckage by the re

Believed to have once been part of the decorative brass strip that ran across the front lip of each step on Titanic’s aft first class Grand Staircase,

A 2.25 x 1.75 x 1 section of deck chair, cut from the seat of a damaged Titanic deck chair recovered by the cable ship Minia during the recovery of th

Original floor tile manufactured for use in the first class smoking room onboard Titanic. The floral pattern tile measures 12 x 12 and is nicely mount

A very rare divot (the plugs that are pressed out of a hull plate to make the holes that rivets are pounded into) from a Titanic hull plate. When the

Very rare blank “On board RMS ‘Titanic’” lettercard stationery, 5 x 8, with the White Star Line name and burgee in color on one side and “On board R.M

Exceedingly rare original Titanic deck chair, measuring approximately 37.75 x 22.5 x 54, one of only seven still known to exist. The chair displays ex

Incredibly scarce flag removed from a Titanic lifeboat. Painted cast bronze flag and mast measures approximately 9.25 x 8. Red and black swallowtail f

On-board Titanic postcard, 5.25 x 3.25, with an image of Titanic’s first class smoking room, postmarked Queenstown, April 11, 1912. Reverse bears a le

A single iron key with quatrefoil head made by Yale and Town circa 1900 measuring approximately two inches long, recovered from the body of third clas

Real estate magnate, military officer, and heir to the Astor fortune (1864–1912) who perished in the Titanic disaster. Partly-printed DS, one page bot

First wife of John Jacob Astor IV. ANS signed “Ava Astor,” on one of her 3.5 x 2.5 embossed calling cards, no date, but postmarked September 8, 1913.

Original vintage 7 x 5 American Press Association photo of Astor's yacht, the Noma, with Astor’s son Vincent en route to receive his step-mother...

Original vintage glossy 8 x 10 press photo of John Jacob and Madeleine Astor coming down the front steps of a building, with John Astor holding a cane

Original 6.5 x 8.5 silver gelatin Underwood and Underwood photo of Astor leaving church on Easter Sunday in White Sulphur Springs, on the second anniv

Socialite (1868–1958) and the first wife of John Jacob Astor IV whom she divorced in 1910. Astor would perish aboard the Titanic while returning from

Businessman and philanthropist (1891–1959) who was the son of Titanic victim John Jacob Astor IV. TLS, one page on black-bordered mourning stationery,

First class passenger rescued in Life Boat 6. Original metal legal wig box belonging to Titanic survivor Elsie Edith Bowerman. Oval shaped wig box mea

Very nice Christmas card to his sister, sent while sailing near Australia, measuring 3.25 x 5 closed, with an image of an ocean liner on the front. In

Philadelphia heiress, first class passenger and Titanic survivor who evacuated onboard Lifeboat 8. Bucknell College in Pennsylvania is named for her h

American military officer (born 1865) who served as an influential aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft before perishing during the sinking of the Ti

Original vintage glossy 7 x 5 photo of William H. Taft and Archibald Butt, captioned at the top, “Taft at Bryn Mawr College, Capt. Butt.” Reverse of t

Third class steward on board the Titanic. Egg died in the sinking, and his body, if recovered, was never identified. On-board Titanic ‘Tuck’s’ postcar

Titanic victim who worked as a chauffeur. His body was eventually recovered from the sea by the cable-laying vessel Mackay-Bennett on April 23rd, and

One of the few male survivors of the ill-fated Titanic. He was drawn under when the vessel sank, but managed to reach a life raft and succeeded in res

English violinist (1878–1912) best remembered as the courageous bandleader who, along with his seven other band members, played on as the Titanic sank

A 1905 Grand Trunk Railway System pass, 3.75 x 2.25, issued to Mr. G. B. Owen, the assistant to the general manager of Erie Rail Road, bearing the pri

An 18k gold gentlemen’s signet ring (.30 kt), recovered from the body of Titanic bedroom steward Thomas Hewitt. This ring was recovered from Hewitt’s

Icard’s 1960 Republic of France National Identification card. Card measures 3 x 4.5 closed with two French revenue stamps affixed to the bottom. Insid

Titanic survivor who travelled as the personal maid to Mrs. Martha Evelyn Stone. Icard and Stone were rescued by the Carpathia in lifeboat 6. Amazing

Chairman and managing director of the White Star Line (1862–1937). He came to rather negative international attention as the highest-ranking White Sta

Wife of Titanic's Chief Officer Henry Tingle Wilde who perished in the disaster. She passed away in 1910 after delivering twins, both who died i...

Knowles saw service on several vessels before taking the place of a deserting crew member to have a chance to serve as a firemen's messman aboar...

Second mate on board the Titanic (1874–1952), the most senior officer to survive the disaster. Collection of 12 items, with a couple relating to crew

Second officer on board the Titanic, and the most senior officer to survive the disaster. He was the last survivor taken on board the rescue ship Carp

Two original Marconigrams sent by two survivors of the Titanic, while aboard the Carpathia. Both are in pencil on Marconi International Marine Communi

Sister of artist Francis David Millet. ALS signed “Lucia Millet Baxter,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, Ledgwood Terrace letterhead, Apr

American writer, editor, military surgical assistant, and acclaimed artist who was a fatality of the sinking of the Titanic. He was one of the most fa

Second class steward aboard the Titanic, with a monthly salary of £3 15s. Parsons died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never posit...

Third Officer on board R.M.S Titanic (1877–1961) he survived the disaster onboard lifeboat five. Post Office telegram, 8.5 x 5.25, sent at 8:57 a.m.,

Simonius-Blumer boarded the Titanic at Southampton on Wednesday, April 10, 1912, and occupied first class cabin A-26 for his proposed voyage to New Yo

Senior Marconi operator who perished in the sinking of the Titanic. As the ship was sinking, Phillips worked tirelessly to send messages to other ship

Fashion writer who survived the Titanic (1877–1975). When World War I broke out, she is claimed by some to have been the first female war corresponden

Senior wireless operator on board the Titanic and one of the true heroes of the disaster. As the Titanic was sinking, Phillips worked tirelessly to se

Assistant surgeon on board the Titanic who was responsible for the second and third class passengers. Simpson perished in the sinking and his body, if

First class saloon steward aboard the Titanic whose body was recovered by the Mackay-Bennett. Pearl-finish 7.75 x 4.5 generational family photo affixe

Scarce DS, signed “E. J. Smith,” one page, 8 x 6, October 30, 1896. A certificate of discharge issued to T. Riley a fireman aboard the S.S. Majestic.

Unsigned pre-printed black-bordered appreciation card, 3.5 x 2.25, from Mrs. Edward J. Smith, the wife of Titanic’s captain who perished. Printed mess

Original matte-finish 4 x 2.5 photo of Captain Edward J. Smith and Chief Purser Hugh Walter McElroy on deck in their uniforms. In fine condition, with

Exceptional ribbon-bound deckle-edge program titled “Class of '91 Ogontz Closing Exercises, June 9th, 3 x 4.75, four pages. Spedden is listed as...

Journalist (1849–1912) and assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette famous for his anti-vice crusade and founder of The Review of Reviews who drowned

Editor of the British news magazine, ‘Review of Reviews,’ Stead was one of the earliest proponents who were lobbying for the big ocean liner companies

First class Titanic survivor. Stone and her maid Rose Icard were rescued by the Carpathia in lifeboat 6. Unsigned typed testimony of Martha Stone, thr

Original vintage matte-finish oval portrait of Martha Stone measuring approximately 3.75 x 5.5, and showing a young Stone in black lace and a feather

Co-owner of Macy's department store who perished, along with his wife, on board the Titanic. TLS, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, De...