Fans of Downton Abbey honor the 'gorgeous' set pieces ahead of the series conclusion
Downton Abbey Auction Breaks Records at Bonhams
Bonhams, a renowned auction house based in London, recently hosted a special farewell exhibition and auction for Downton Abbey memorabilia, attracting strong international interest due to the series' global fan base. The auction, which took place online from September 7 to 16, achieved record-breaking results, underscoring the high value and demand for Downton Abbey collectibles worldwide.
The most popular and valuable items included a surviving vintage car featured in the series, estimated to sell for £25,000 to £35,000, and notable props such as servants' bells and original scripts. Among these items, Charlie Thomas, in charge of the auction, highlighted the "bell wall" as his favorite. Thomas suspects that the "bell wall" will smash its pre-sale valuation of £6,000 to £8,000.
The "bell wall," a servant's call system featured in the entire series of Downton Abbey, is just one of the many items that have captured the hearts of fans. Jenny Foster, an 85-year-old British woman, is particularly interested in 1920s dresses and expresses disappointment that the series is coming to an end. A 23-year-old American named Hailey Bradley finds the dresses on display as her favorite pieces.
Lucia Campara, an Italian woman from Milan, visited the exhibition with her family as part of a holiday focused on Jane Austen and Downton Abbey. Campara does not plan to bid on the items, stating that the best pieces are too expensive and not suitable for daily use. Despite this, Campara and her family did not come to bid on the items, but to see the objects before they are sold.
The television series Downton Abbey, created by Julian Fellowes, first aired in the UK in 2010. Over the course of six seasons, more than 120 million viewers worldwide have seen the show, making it a cultural phenomenon. The exhibition was a unique opportunity for visitors to see the items before they disappear, with the public invited to view all the items before they go under the hammer.
The proceeds from the sale will be donated to UK children's charity "Together for Short Lives." Foster mentions that she might rewatch the series again because she has forgotten some parts, while Hailey Bradley considers herself a "big fan" of Downton Abbey. The auction's success reflects the show's widespread appeal and the rarity of authentic memorabilia.
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