In June 28, Christie's Auction House will be auctioning off several rare Marconigrams (Peuchen, Thayer, Futrelle, etc.) along with other great Titanic items.
Christie's Auction on June 28 2007
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George L. Lorton
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Cool
I'm strapped for cash but I hope somebody from this board gets something.
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I'm strapped for cash but I hope somebody from this board gets something.
[Moderator's note: This post and the one above it, were in an unrelated thread in another topic, but have been moved to this separate thread. JDT]
Hi Vera,
Thanks for posting this information. I'd love to get my hands on those, especially Peuchen's. Although, the prices that they more than likely will go for, is way out of my budget.
Thanks for posting this information. I'd love to get my hands on those, especially Peuchen's. Although, the prices that they more than likely will go for, is way out of my budget.
Grant Woollacott
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I did go to auction and i did win an item. Did any anyone else attend?
Does anyone know how Laura Mae Cribbs hand written account of the sinking went up for auction?
Grant
Does anyone know how Laura Mae Cribbs hand written account of the sinking went up for auction?
Grant
Robert H. Gibbons
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According to the Washington Post this morning, Laura Marie Cribb's handwritten account of the sinking fetched $16,800 at a Christie's auction of Titanic memorabilia Thursday. The 18 lots _ including letters, postcards, telegrams from survivors and photographs of passengers _ sold for a total of $193,140. The deck log from the MacKay-Bennett was up for auction at a pre-sale estimate of $30,000 to $50,000. It sold for $102,000. The First Class passenger list sold for $48,000, topping a pre-sale estimate of $15,000 to $20,000. All prices include a 20-percent buyer's premium. Robert H. Gibbons
Good for you Grant. What did you buy?
Did Peuchen and Thayer's Marconigram, etc. sell? If so, how much?
Did Peuchen and Thayer's Marconigram, etc. sell? If so, how much?
Grant Woollacott
Member
Hi Vera--
I bought a C.1912 embroidered commemorative silk and wool work picture of the Titanic hitting the sewn into the monument it says: "In Memory Of Those Who Perished At Sea 15.4.1912 From Titanic R.I.P." Then it has around the monument a life ring saying : "To the heros of the Titanic."
The Marconigrams you ask about sold for $4,800.
Grant
I bought a C.1912 embroidered commemorative silk and wool work picture of the Titanic hitting the sewn into the monument it says: "In Memory Of Those Who Perished At Sea 15.4.1912 From Titanic R.I.P." Then it has around the monument a life ring saying : "To the heros of the Titanic."
The Marconigrams you ask about sold for $4,800.
Grant
Thanks Grant,
I think your Titanic purchase was an excellent one.
MGY,
Vera
I think your Titanic purchase was an excellent one.
MGY,
Vera
Kyrila Scully
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Congratulations on your acquisition, Grant! It sounds lovely.
Kyrila
Kyrila
Kathy Torzok
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Hi Everyone,
I'm new to posting on the board. You all are so knowledgeable and I read your postings often for the wonderfully honest and informative comments you all make. I won a lot from the Christies Auction. The Walter Lord book signed by several survivors. I am very excited about that and wanted to share it with people who understand why.
I'm new to posting on the board. You all are so knowledgeable and I read your postings often for the wonderfully honest and informative comments you all make. I won a lot from the Christies Auction. The Walter Lord book signed by several survivors. I am very excited about that and wanted to share it with people who understand why.
sharon rutman
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I saw only a postage stamp sized article about the auction in the NY Post (of all places). Headline: Titanic Death list sells for $102G. You can't get more subtle than that.
Grant Woollacott
Member
Thanks Kyrila. I will try and post a photo of it when i can.
Kathy: I did see that book. May i ask what survivors signed it?
Grant
Kathy: I did see that book. May i ask what survivors signed it?
Grant
Kathy Torzok
Member
Hi Grant,
Thank you for asking. Signers are listed as Bertha Watt, Master Washington Dodge, Madeleine Mellenger, Frank Goldsmith, Margaret Devanoy and Thomas McCormack. There is a person named Frances M. James listed as well but they are not on any passenger lists that I have. There was a fireman on the crew with the last name "James". Perhaps this person is a relative. Included in the Lot is a copy of Eaton and Haas Triumph and Tragedy signed by Eleanor Shuman and the authors. It is also signed by "P.H. Margeolet"(?) also listed as a survivor. There are evidently two more books included in the Lot but they were not described in the listing. If they are signed by survivors I will happily post the results when they arrive.
Thank you for asking. Signers are listed as Bertha Watt, Master Washington Dodge, Madeleine Mellenger, Frank Goldsmith, Margaret Devanoy and Thomas McCormack. There is a person named Frances M. James listed as well but they are not on any passenger lists that I have. There was a fireman on the crew with the last name "James". Perhaps this person is a relative. Included in the Lot is a copy of Eaton and Haas Triumph and Tragedy signed by Eleanor Shuman and the authors. It is also signed by "P.H. Margeolet"(?) also listed as a survivor. There are evidently two more books included in the Lot but they were not described in the listing. If they are signed by survivors I will happily post the results when they arrive.
Hi Kathy,
Cut and paste this address and see if you can find your lot. Good luck!
http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lfsearch/LotDescription.aspx?intObjectID=4936511
Cut and paste this address and see if you can find your lot. Good luck!
http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lfsearch/LotDescription.aspx?intObjectID=4936511
Steve Anderson
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Kathy:
A little heads up on the second book:
As you must know by now P.H. Margeolet"(?) is not a survivor.
The correct name is Paul-Henri Nargeolet. - he was the Commander (IFREMER) French Oceanographic Institude. This man was the Commander / leader of IFREMER on the Salvage and recovery operations.
He is the Captain of the Nautile.
Bellow is an image of P.H. Nargolet given to me for use by George Tulloch of RMS Titanic, Inc back in 1998.
If the book is signed by Jack and Charlie and P.H. along with Elennor Johnson Shuman. Was most likely sold or given away on the 1996 Titanic Expediton Cruise for the failed recovery of the Big Piece.
Ms. Shuman was on this expedition on-board the Royal Majesty.
Melvinna Dean / Edith Haisman and Micheal Navitil also were on this Expedition in 1996.
This book and many other items were given away or sold by RMS Titanic, Inc during the cruise or after the cruise.
I have a copy also signed personally by the authors, P.H., George and all four suriviors.
Also there was a print which was sold with included pictures of the four survivors on the 1996 cruise and "printed" signatures -- although thru connections at RMS Titanic at the time -- I have real signatures below the printed onces.
S. Anderson Collection, 1998
Paul-Hendri Nargoelet
S. Anderson Collection, 1996
Elennor Johnson Shuman Boarding Royal Majesty for 1996 Titanic Cruise in Boston.
A little heads up on the second book:
As you must know by now P.H. Margeolet"(?) is not a survivor.
The correct name is Paul-Henri Nargeolet. - he was the Commander (IFREMER) French Oceanographic Institude. This man was the Commander / leader of IFREMER on the Salvage and recovery operations.
He is the Captain of the Nautile.
Bellow is an image of P.H. Nargolet given to me for use by George Tulloch of RMS Titanic, Inc back in 1998.
If the book is signed by Jack and Charlie and P.H. along with Elennor Johnson Shuman. Was most likely sold or given away on the 1996 Titanic Expediton Cruise for the failed recovery of the Big Piece.
Ms. Shuman was on this expedition on-board the Royal Majesty.
Melvinna Dean / Edith Haisman and Micheal Navitil also were on this Expedition in 1996.
This book and many other items were given away or sold by RMS Titanic, Inc during the cruise or after the cruise.
I have a copy also signed personally by the authors, P.H., George and all four suriviors.
Also there was a print which was sold with included pictures of the four survivors on the 1996 cruise and "printed" signatures -- although thru connections at RMS Titanic at the time -- I have real signatures below the printed onces.
S. Anderson Collection, 1998
Paul-Hendri Nargoelet
S. Anderson Collection, 1996
Elennor Johnson Shuman Boarding Royal Majesty for 1996 Titanic Cruise in Boston.
