RR Auction: Titanic Auction

Exceedingly rare color poster for the White Star Line, 39 x 29, of the company’s two newest and biggest ships, the Titanic and Olympic, circa early 19

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

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

Goggles used in the construction of Titanic at Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast, belonging to yard worker Thomas McCauley. Leather welding goggle

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

A steel rivet head, measuring 1.5? in diameter, taken from the Harland and Wolff shipyard by a worker after the construction of the Titanic, stamped o

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

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

Nautical Gazette magazine, dated April 10, 1912, 9 x 12, 27 pages. First three pages feature a story on the Titanic, with the secondary headline read

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

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,

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...

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

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

Very rare brass pin badge, 1? in diameter, in the design of a ship’s wheel, with the White Star flag in the center and R. M. S. Titanic printed in gol

ALS signed “Your loving son, Len,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, embossed White Star on board R.M.S. ‘Titanic’ letterhead, April 9, 191

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

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

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

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

A very large section of the Titanic’s aft Grand Staircase, measuring 19 x 2.75, believed to have once been a part of a step, recovered by the Minia an

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

A 1906 US silver half dollar, recovered from the body of Titanic victim John W. Gill. Gill was a second-class passenger travelling to America to seek

A thin 1? long sliver of wood, originally part of the ship’s oak wheelhouse door, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean after the sinking of the Titanic.

Eighteen karat UK assayed gold collar stud, worn by Austin Partner, First Class Titanic passenger and victim. This stud was worn by Partner when he dr

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

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-cla

An extraordinarily rare original cross-section and plan labeled “S. S. ‘Titanic,’” in the lower left corner and marked “No. 8” in the upper right corn

Vintage pencil signatures of the four highest ranking officers to survive the sinking of the Titanic on two off-white 8.5 x 5.5 sheets of Dr. Frank H.

Third class passengers aboard the Titanic, the Asplund family (mother Selma, father Carl, and five children) were separated as the Titanic sank; Selma

Swedish immigrant (1873-1964) and third class passenger aboard the Titanic; she and two of her five children were rescued in lifeboat 15, while the re

The naval architect in charge of the plans for the Titanic (1873-1912), Andrews was one of the roughly 1500 who perished when it sank. Rare ALS signed

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

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

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

Real estate magnate, military officer, and heir to the Astor fortune (1864–1912) who perished in the Titanic disaster. Notarized DS one page, 8.5 x 11

Socialite (1868–1958) who married prominent businessman John Jacob Astor IV in 1891, divorcing him in 1910. ANS signed “Ava Astor,” on one of her 3.5

Wife of John Jacob Astor (1893-1940), who survived the sinking that took her husband’s life. DS, signed “Madeleine T. Fiermonte,” one page, 8.25 x 14,

Real estate magnate, military officer, and heir to the Astor fortune (1864–1912) who perished in the Titanic disaster. Original vintage pencil sketch

Vintage ink signatures of two first class survivors, “Noel Rothes, July 7, 1912,” and “Gladys Cherry, July 7, 1912,” and also the son of Titanic victi

Mining engineer (1884-1912) who lost his life in the Titanic disaster. ALS signed “Fred,” on a 5.25 x 3.25 picture postcard of the St. Paul Building i

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

British resident (1877-1962) and second class passenger who survived the Titanic’s sinking. ALS signed “Much love, Clear,” on a 5.25 x 3.5 color pictu

ALS signed “Clear,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, September 24, 1912. Letter to her sister Janet written while recovering from the disaster, and also m

American author, journalist, and interior decorator (1858-1949) who survived the sinking of the Titanic. Fountain pen signature and inscription, “To o

First class passenger (1875-1912) who perished aboard the Titanic. DS, signed “by a family member,” one page, 8.25 x 11, May 20, 1912. Receipt from th

First class passenger (1864-1931) who survived the Titanic disaster. Color pre-printed Christmas card, 4.25 x 3, no date, printed by Thompson Smith of

French sculptor (1867-1914) and first class passenger aboard the Titanic. ALS in French, signed “P. Chevre,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x

Second Engineer on board the Titanic (1873–1912) who perished in the Titanic disaster. ALS signed “Loving Dad with a small clipped photo affixed to lo

Second engineer on board the Titanic, who perished on board when it sank. ALS signed “Dad,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, White Star Lin

Second class passenger (1887-1912) who lost his life in the sinking of the Titanic. Short ANS signed “Will xx,” on a 3.25 x 5.5 picture postcard with

Titanic survivor and author (1859-1912), who was drawn under when the vessel sank, but managed to reach a life raft and succeeded in rescuing 29 other

Postal clerk serving aboard the Titanic (1875–1912) who was lost in the sinking. ALS signed “Your big lover & Hubby, Will XXXXX,” five pages on ...

Secretary to Bruce Ismay (1872-1912), Harrison perished in the sinking of the Titanic. TLS signed “W. H. Harrison,” one page, 4.5 x 7, embossed White

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

President of the Grand Trunk Railway (1856-1912), who went down with the Titanic. Partly-printed DS, signed “Charles Hays, Vice President,” one page b

American businessman and president of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway who perished when the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912. A pass for the Wabash Rail

Second class passenger (1862-1912) and Titanic victim, whose wife and children survived the sinking. Partly-printed DS, signed “S. Herman,” one page,

Farmhand (1888-1912) and second class Titanic passenger who, with his brothers, died in the sinking ALS signed “L. M. Hickman,” two pages, 8.25 x 11,

Second class passenger aboard the Titanic (1891-1963) who survived the sinking. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Nellie Hambly nee Hocking, Titanic Su

Original sterling silver Loving Cup presented to Captain Arthur Rostron of the Carpathia by Titanic survivor Margaret Brown—later famously known as Mo

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

First class passenger aboard the Titanic (1896-1974) who survived the sinking with her aunt and uncle. ALS signed “Georgie,” three pages on two adjoin

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...

First class passenger and survivor of the Titanic (1882-1948). Original and uncommon double-sided Marconigram sent by Omont from the Carpathia, signed

Original and uncommon double-sided Marconigram sent by Stengel from the Carpathia, signed, “C. E. Henry Stengel,” in pencil, one page, both sides, 8.7

Two handwritten Marconigrams in pencil, both 8.5 x 5.5, and affixed to opposite sides of a 13.5 x 8.25 album page, with British Enquiry evidence numbe

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

Uncommon White Star Line vaccination card, bearing a stamped “W. O’Loughlin,” signature, 3.5 x 2.25, for the S. S. Britannic, stamp-dated June 5, 1889

Ship’s surgeon on board the Carpathia, who tended to Titanic survivors. Vintage ink signature, “Frank E. McGee, CO., 2.6.12,” on an off-white 5 x 8 sh

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...

A successful stockbroker in both England and Canada (1871-1912), Partner lost his life when the Titanic sank. Collection of four multi-page ALSs, all

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

Lieutenant of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada and President of the Standard Chemical Company (1859-1929), he survived the Titanic’s sinking by ...

Peruvian-born rancher (1853) who split his time between Texas and England, and perished with the sinking of the Titanic. ALS, one page, both sides, 4.

Rare ALS signed “A. H. Rostron,” four adjoining pages, 4.5 x 7 folded, illustrated “On board the Cunard R. M. S. Mauretania,” letterhead, October 4, 1

British wireless telegraphist aboard the Titanic (1887-1912), who lost his life in the sinking. ALS signed “Love, Jack,” on a 5.25 x 3.25 picture post

Perhaps the closest ship to Titanic’s sinking and is surrounded in controversy resulting from claims it failed to assist the sinking ship. The Califor

A vintage semi-glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of an iceberg, taken by a crew member of the cable ship S.S. Minia, the second ship chartered by the White Star L

Scarce and highly sought after DS, signed “Edwd J. Smith,” one page, 8 x 6, stamp-dated May 5, 1893. A certificate of discharge issued to T. G. Raddis

Survivor and governess to first class passenger Margaret Graham. Uncommon ALS signed “Elizabeth W. Shutes,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6

A newlywed (1888-1959), returning from his honeymoon when he boarded the Titanic with wife Nelle; both survived the disaster. Vintage glossy 2.5 x 3 p

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

Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. TLS sign

Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. ALS sign

First class Titanic survivor and wife of prominent US businessman and president of the Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company, George Nelson Stone. Mrs. St

Wealthy first class passengers aboard the Titanic, the Strauses are remembered as the inseparable couple who perished together in the sinking of the T

The founder of Macy’s department store and Titanic casualty. Straus’ wife, Ida, refused to board a lifeboat, returning to her husband, saying ‘I will

TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, April 15, 1912. Letter to an Ohio supporter. In full: “I want you to k

First class passenger and survivor of the Titanic (1872-1944). Ink signature, “Marian Thayer,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 lightly-lined slip. In fine c

Businessman and first class passenger (1862-1912) who lost his life in the sinking of the Titanic. Partly-printed DS , signed “J. B. Thayer,” one page

Only seven years old at the time he boarded the Titanic (1904-1991), he survived along with his mother and sister. A limited edition 1? long wooden sl

Vintage matte-finish Clinedinst press photo of 10 surviving Titanic crew members who will be witnesses at the congressional investigation, trimmed to

Partly-printed document, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, May 13, 1912. Titanic ‘Account of Wages’ document for Edneser Edward Wheelton, who worked on the vessel

TLS, one page, 8 x 10, illustrated White Star Line Olympic letterhead, October 17, 1912. Letter to Sir John Gray Hill of the Liverpool & London ...

Capital & Counties Bank, Limited bank check, 8 x 4, filled out and signed in another hand and stamped “Titanic Relief Fund,” payable to Mr. F. C...

TLS signed “Harold A. Sanderson,” one page, 8 x 10, White Star Line letterhead, April 17, 1912. Letter to Sir John Gray Hill of the Liverpool & ...

Original vintage glossy 8.5 x 6.5 International News Service photo of Titanic crew survivors receiving dry clothes at the Sailor’s Home in New York. P

Original vintage 9.75 x 7.5 New York Times/American Press Association press photo of two Titanic survivors coming off the Carpathia and surrounded by