5. One Dutch East India Company Shipwreck Bell Made It To A Pawn Shop
For nearly 200 years, the Dutch East India Company sat well when it came to trade, even throughout their declining years. With over 30 ships throughout their history, they made over 5,000 trips to Asia to trade silk, gold, and other goods. While some boats didn’t return, the ones that did bring over 2 million tons of products with them.
While most of the shipwrecked items are rarely found, especially in good condition, one 1602 bell made it to a pawn shop in Nevada. After a specialist stated its a real bell from the company, its estimated worth is over $15,000.
