Almost 450 costumes and handmade props from the world of the British monarchy can be purchased.
On February 7, 2024, various pieces of furniture, costumes and sets from the Netflix series “The Crown” will be auctioned off at the London auction house “Bonhams”.
The six-season streaming hit tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II, the former Queen of the United Kingdom, and her family. Not everything shown in the series, which started in 2016, is based on true events – that is now clear, but in order to create authenticity, the makers have tried to create the greatest possible proximity to the real royal family and the real locations of essential events. “The Crown” also won a total of seven Emmys in 2021 for this attention to detail.
Now fans have the opportunity to bring some of the royal set’s equipment into their home.
Re-enacted costumes and handmade furniture
Almost 450 of “The Crown” costumes and handmade props will go under the hammer in a live auction. These include, for example, specially created interiors, paintings, jewelry and clothing that were faithfully modeled on the Queen and her entourage. The proceeds from the auction will go to a scholarship program run by the British film and television school – the “National Film and Television School” (NFTS).
Princess Diana’s Revenge Dress and more
Among the more unusual objects is a replica of the entrance gate to Number 10 Downing Street – the official residence of the British Prime Minister. This has an estimated value of 23,000 to 35,000 euros. But Diana’s so-called “Revenge Dress” is also sold. The Princess of Wales wore the original in 1994 for an appearance after her separation from Prince Charles – now King of England.
For real history buffs, a reproduction of the wooden coronation chair, also known as the “Saint Edward’s Chair,” will also be auctioned. King Edward I commissioned the original in 1296.