Violin from band that played as Titanic sank to be auctioned

February 18, 2013 15:54

The violin believed to have belonged to Wallace Hartley - the heroic band master who played as the iconic ship Titanic sank - is expected to fetch a record price as it goes under the hammer here.

The violin, if proven authentic, will have incredibly survived the tragedy in which more than 1500 people lost their lives in the Atlantic ocean on April 15, 1912. Extensive scientific tests are underway to prove the violin's authenticity, however, experts believe it to be genuine, the 'Daily Mail' reported.

The violin is expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of pounds on April 20 when it is up for the auction.

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