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A rare launch ticket for the R.M.S. Titanic
As Titanic is all set to go 3D more no. of memorabilia from the original sunken disaster goes under the hammer. Celebrating 100 years of the tragedy, the new artefact is an unused ticket to the launch of the R.M.S. Titanic printed in black and red, sporting the number “193″.
The ticket has several no. of holes in the attached admission stub so the owner would have witnessed the ship flagging off. Measuring 3-1/4 x 5-3/8 in. (8.25 x 13.8 cm.) the rare ticket is expected to fetch between US$50,000 and $ 70,000.
100th anniversary of the last meal on the Titanic
None of us forget the taste of a good meal. With a view to remember the most lavish last meal served on Titanic for the first-class passengers on April 14, 2012, a Houston-based restaurant will serve the same menu in order to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The Titanic experience is going to be opulent in all respects as it will include dinner for 12 people and can be booked for $12,000 inclusive. Cullen’s is one of Houston’s premier dining establishments, featuring handcrafted American cuisine. The dinner will be served at Macy’s Table, an exclusive private dining area that is suspended from the ceiling above Cullen’s main dining room.
The four hour dinner table will certainly have much to chat about including the bottle of Armagnac brandy from 1900, which would have been the same vintage enjoyed by the Titanic passengers. As per Cullen’s Executive Chef Paul Lewis, we should to appreciate what has gone before and show respect for the past. At the same time, he is putting his own spin on things and making the menu suit modern diners.
A rare baseball card of Honus Wagner is to be auctioned
For all the baseball lovers, who are equally fond of collecting baseball cards there is one irresistible piece of news. The 1909 card of Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Honus, dubbed as the sport’s “most famous collectible” by the National Baseball Hall of Fame is actually awaiting bids at an online auction that begins today. The rare card has already made it to the news as it is expected to fetch between $1.2 million and $1.5 million.
The card is graded a 3 by Sportscard Guaranty LLC. This unique collection of card is part of Goodwin & Co.’s “Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons XL,” an auction of 528 baseball cards from the T206 series released in 1909 by the American Tobacco Co. for distribution in cigarette packs. All 528 cards are owned by a man in Texas whose identity has not been revealed. The auction will close on 19th April and there is expected to be stiff competition among baseball fans to acquire some of the rarest cards. The Wagner card began with a minimum bid of $300,000, the highest in the set, and reached $363,000 after three bids this morning.
If we keep the Wagner card, then other cards that are expected to generate interest at this auction include a card of former Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Eddie Plank (the card is graded 5.5 by SGC and features a unique “Piedmont 150” back), Hall of Fame players Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson and Cy Young.
The Mangrove Chair v.2
If you are amongst those who are fond of tropical décor at place then the Mangrove Chair v.2 by Adam Krehbiel is a good option to check out. The chair is aimed at “bringing awareness and funding to the planets dying Mangrove ecosystems”, with all sale proceeds going to several effective Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation programs.
It is being created by Veraseri Design the chair is crafted using recycled material including Obama election campaign signs materials among other things.The 25.5”x 34”x 35.5”chair is crafted using yellow pine, recycled steel pipe, and pressed steel leaf. The single edition one off piece is priced at $10,000.
Cast the cremains of your loved one’s into artificial coral reefs with eternal Reefs
Eternal Reefs Company as the name suggests is the one which is in the business of turning your cremains to concrete artificial coral reef and marine habitat. The company offers families who choose cremation, a new memorial choice that replaces cremation urns and ash scattering with a permanent environmental living legacy.
Interested families get an option of placing their handprint in the damp concrete during the casting, making a rubbing of the bronze plaque during the viewing ceremony, or placing a flag on their loved one’s memorial reef during their military honors ceremony.
The large size of the Mariner Memorial Reef measures 4′ high, 6′ wide, weighs 3800 – 4000 lbs and costs $6,995. The Mariner can accommodate up to four sets of remains and is more often than not used for spouses or partners to be together. In an unusual way of providing an everlasting memory of your loved, this is one beautiful offering from Eternal Reefs.
FRAMED concept adds digital paintings to your home décor
Artist designer Yugo Nakamura’s FRAMED concept from tha ltd, Japan is the one to be adopted by all those who feel like giving a tech-packed décor. The whole concept of buying digital paintings could take a while to catch on or fail to do so completely, for the simple fact that most users would prefer using multimedia playback on these screens instead of static pictures.
When you use a FRAMED smartphone application, artworks can be browsed through and purchased for display on these screens. A great way to add a punch of technology to your blank walls, the FRAMED concept could double up as interactive and information screens too when required. The FRAMED display will cost about $14,000, and the art itself can go for $300 depending on the piece. At the moment there are no plans to get the FRAMED out of Japan.
Jackson Pollock’s $250 million painting is on display at a Tokyo museum
It is been very long since the first piece of art left Iraq after being auctioned in the late 1970s. U.S. artist Jackson Pollock’s famous painting titled “Mural on Indian Red Ground” is at The Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art. Pollack’s 100th birth year is being celebrated by the museum with an exhibition titled “Jackson Pollock: A Centennial Retrospective”.
The painting which is valued at $250 million was originally purchased by Empress Farah the wife of Iran’s Shah Pahlavi in 1976. Since the Shah of Iran was overthrown in 1979, the painting was in possession of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibition which opened on February 10th will end on May 6th 2012 and will include Jackson’s Pollock’s 70 other works.
Limited edition Leica M9-P white camera
One brand that is known for bringing out limited edition cameras is Leica. The company is all set to unveil an exclusive white M9-P camera. Limited to 50 units, the unicorn shooter will come with an f/0.95 50mm kit lens. Expected to go on sale from June this year, the $31,770 camera is meant for the Japanese markets only.
The body of these limited edition cameras is set in white lacquer finish with some parts covered in white calf’s leather. For those less enthusiastic with this price, you can get the same camera in black or chrome for as less as $7,995. The camera comes with an 18-megapixel full-frame 24x 36mm sensor with an interchangeable lens system.
Dubai Opera House and Museum
Dubai the Land of Gold has recently out of the serious debt crisis and is on its way to make a mark again. Not satisfied with bragging rights for man-made islands, world’s tallest building, world’s most expensive and tallest fountain, indoor ski slope, they are now planning to build an opera house. In order to give a boost to their tourism, Dubai recently unveiled plans to build a modern art museum and opera house near the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa. The plans include an entertainment complex which will house two new hotels, residential housing, art galleries, modern art museum as well as the opera house.
As per Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the cultural accomplishments of a nation define its character and individuality and continued they will continue to strengthen the infrastructure framework for promoting cultural initiatives, through projects such as the Dubai Modern Art Museum & Opera House District. The Dubai Modern Art Museum & Opera House is designed by British architect Zaha Hadid. The Opera house will be dune-shaped and the whole structure will be square and enclosed within a glass.
A round trip to Mars
If you think similarly like the SpaceX CEO, then spending half a million bucks on a Mars trip is just the right thing to do. The SpaceX CEO, which plans to send people to the red planet through Nasa’s new commercial partners. Elon Musk has created a set up consisting of the Falcon 9 launcher and the Dragon vessel to take cargo and crew to the space station.
In the second half this year or early 2013 we can expect a first full demonstration of their capabilities on an unmanned sortie to the orbiting outpost. With the ticket priced at about half a million dollars, the maker describes the cost of a ticket will fund “a mature system that had been operating for about a decade”. Voyagers may have to wait for a good 10-15 years for the dream to become a reality.
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