Why Is This Biscuit Priced Higher Than a Car?

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

In October 2015, a biscuit was auctioned for 15 thousand pounds, equivalent to 15 lakh rupees today.

Record-Breaking Auction

This biscuit became incredibly valuable due to its unique history.

World's Most Expensive Biscui

The biscuit was part of a survival kit from the Titanic, making it a one-of-a-kind artifact.

Historical Significance

The Spillers and Bakers Pilot Cracker Biscuit was found in a lifeboat's survival kit on the Titanic.

Auction Details

A Greek collector purchased this rare biscuit, previously preserved by James and Mabel Fenwick from RMS Carpathia

Collector's Treasure

The Fenwicks kept the biscuit in a Kodak film envelope along with negatives of some photos as mementos from their rescue mission.

Preservation Story

Auctioneer Andrew Eldridge mentioned another significant sale of a 100-year-old biscuit from explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's travels, sold for Rs 3 lakh.

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