Downton Abbey costumes and memorabilia are being sold off in a charity auction with superfans set to secure memorabilia from the period drama.
Dozens of historical costumes, props and even an vintage car used in the beloved ITV series are to be auctioned off to raise money for a children’s charity.
Fans will be able to purchase a dress worn by the late Dame Maggie Smith, who starred in the programme’s six series and two of its films as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham.
Other lots include the wedding dress Michelle Dockery wore as Lady Mary Crawley when she married Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens), the distinctive bell wall from the servants’ hall, and the Grantham family car, a 1925 Sunbeam Saloon.
The car, which auction house Bonhams say is one of about 45 of the vehicles which survive, has an estimated sale price of £25,000 to £35,000.
A script from series one, episode one, signed by cast members including Dame Maggie, Hugh Bonneville and Samantha Bond, is listed for an estimated £600 to £800.
Downton Abbey costumes and memorabilia are being sold off in a charity auction with superfans set to secure memorabilia from the period drama
Other lots include the wedding dress Michelle Dockery wore as Lady Mary Crawley when she married Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens)
The set pieces, props and costumes will be on display at a free exhibition at Bonhams sale room in New Bond Street, central London, frin Monday until September 16.
Proceeds from the auction will go to Together for Short Lives, a charity supporting children with life-limiting conditions and their families.
‘The world of Downton Abbey is beloved around the globe for its rich, timeless storytelling,’ Gareth Neame, the show’s executive producer said.
‘These iconic set items hold a special place in that history, and we are proud to see them help support the vital work of Together for Short Lives.’
The third Downton Abbey is set for release next month and fans were left ‘in tears’ when a new trailer dropped, confirming a major Lady Mary scandal.
The drama, which originally ran for six series on ITV, will return for one final time this September.
Ahead of its release, the full-length trailer was revealed, shedding more light on what fans can expect from the grand finale.
The almost three-minute clip sees Robert Crawley prepare to step down from his role and hand over his duties as head of the household to his daughter Lady Mary.
A script from series one, episode one, signed by cast members including Dame Maggie, Hugh Bonneville and Samantha Bond, is listed for an estimated £600 to £800
The distinctive bell wall from the servants’ hall is also part of the auction
A clapper board used in the production of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era is estimated to sell at around £1,500
However, her plans to become her father’s successor are thrown into jeopardy when news of her divorce reaches the newspapers.
The film, which is set in the 1930s and written by Julian Fellowes, will be released in cinemas on September 12.
BAFTA and Emmy Award nominee Simon Curtis returns to direct after helming 2022’s Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Stars including Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt, Michelle and Laura Carmichael have all reprised their iconic roles, with new faces also appearing.
Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan have all signed up for Downton Abbey’s next chapter.
The trailer comes to an end as Lady Mary declares: ‘Long live Downton Abbey.’
Its full-length trailer comes after a first look showed a glimpse of matriarch Lady Violet Crawley, played by the late Maggie Smith, in a painted portrait.
Lady Sybil’s Harem Pant costume from the first series is tipped to make £5,000
Mrs. Patmore’s pinafore has a estimate of £800
Lady Edith’s peach dress from season four, episode two is Estimated at £1200
Maggie passed away aged 89 last September and the sweet nod to her through the painting made one fan emotional.
Reacting to the trailer, one fan simply said: ‘I’m crying already.’
A second commented: ‘I’m currently on season two in my Summer long rewatch leading up to The Grand Finale. I may have arrived late to the show but Downton Abbsy has meant truly everything to me. Thank you to Julian Fellows and the entire cast and crew for this wonderful franchise!’
‘It is the most captivating franchise I’ve ever seen,’ said a third fan.
While a fourth commented: ‘I know I’m going to be bawling my eyes out. every good story has a beginning middle and end. long live Downton Abbey.’
Meanwhile, Paul Giamatti said the filming of the third Downton Abbey movie has not been the same without the presence of one of the show’s most beloved characters.
The actor, 57, made the revelation in a new interview where he discussed his brief role in the upcoming movie, where he will once again step into the shoes of Harold Levinson.
The third Downton Abbey is set for release next month and fans were left ‘in tears’ when a new trailer dropped, confirming a major Lady Mary scandal (pictured left)
The almost three-minute clip sees Robert Crawley (right) prepare to step down from his role and hand over his duties as head of the household to his daughter Lady Mary
Maggie Smith, who played Dowager Countess of Grantham, passed away aged 89 last year
If the character’s name does not ring a bell, that is because he last appeared back in 2013 during the Christmas special.
Reflecting on the filming process, he said it has not been the same without Dame Maggie Smith, although he said she still ‘felt present’ in the process.
The actor revealed that the brief experience working with the legendary actress has been one of the highlights of his career so far.
He told PEOPLE: ‘It was not the same without her, but it felt very much like in her honor in some way.
‘She certainly still feels present through the whole thing.’
The auction is available for bidding online from Monday at Bonhams.com. There is also an exhibition between 18 August – 16 September 2025 at the New Bond Street saleroom in London
