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Shrouded in history, a remarkably rare first-class menu from the Titanic fetched an impressive $102,000 at auction, adding to the allure of memorabilia connected to the fateful ocean liner.
Featuring heavy water stains and partially erased lettering, the menu gives insight into the tragic sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912, and its time in the North Atlantic, according to British auction house Henry Aldridge and Son Ltd.
This salvaged menu showcases the lavish dining experience of the Titanic’s first-class passengers during the ship’s maiden voyage, documenting the exquisite dinner options that included oysters, sirloin of beef, and delectable desserts.
The auction house noted that no other surviving examples of the first-class menu for that specific night can be found in museums or among leading memorabilia collectors, making it an exceptionally rare piece of history.
Other remarkable items in the auction offer a poignant glimpse into the lives of the Titanic’s 2,223 passengers and crew, with some of the most notable lots being a tartan blanket used by a survivor, a pocket watch belonging to a passenger who perished in the sinking, and a facing slip used by postal clerks aboard the ship.
