While much Titanic lifeboat and cruise ship "memorabilia" has been auctioned off from the iconic disaster for thousands of dollars, this biscuit may be the most absurd on the list. The Spillers & Bakers' 'Pilot' cookie was discovered in a survival kit on a Titanic lifeboat and is going to be sold for a starting price of $15,000.
While this price for a biscuit may amaze some, it's much lower than the selling price of the $80,000 first-class lunch menu or even the ship's $60,000 launch invitation. The cookie was preserved by a man who worked on the SS Carpathia -- a boat that aided the survivors of the sinking ship.
The (not so) crunchy sweet will be auctioned off at the Henry Aldridge & Son auctioneers to the delight of wealthy and nostalgic Brits.
What's Driving This Trend
- Titanic Memorabilia Collection
- Opportunities for businesses to create unique and targeted memorabilia collections for Titanic enthusiasts.
- Historical Artifact Investment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to introduce investment schemes for rare historical artifacts like the Titanic biscuit.
- Authenticity Verification Technology
- Opportunities for businesses to develop advanced and accurate technology for verifying the authenticity of rare historical artifacts like the Titanic biscuit.
Who This Affects Most
- Collectibles Industry
- Titanic memorabilia collectors could provide a platform for businesses to sell rare artifacts and collections.
- Investment Industry
- Businesses could develop investment schemes based on rare historical artifacts for high net worth individuals and institutional investors.
- Art Technology Industry
- Businesses could use advanced algorithms, blockchain, and other technologies to develop authenticity verification systems for high-value historical artifacts.
