Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £1.17 million

The winning bid, placed by an American buyer, far surpassed the auctioneer's initial estimate, which ranged between £100,000 and £150,000. The watch, bearing the engraved initials "JJA," once belonged to the prominent American businessman John Jacob Astor. The auction, which took place in Devizes, showcased more than 280 lots...