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Calling all fans of ‘The Crown’! If you’re still grieving the end of the last-ever series, listen up – you’ve got a chance to have a gander at the show’s most dazzling props in the IRL.
‘The Crown’’s creators Left Bank Pictures are putting a tonne of outfits, jewellery, vehicles and much, much more on display at Bonhams, where they’ll eventually be auctioned. A whopping 450 props are set to go under the hammer across two auction sessions in February – but until then, they’re part of a free exhibition.
From today (January 11), the props will be shown for all to see – and the collection sounds pretty mega.
On display will be the world’s only copy of the Gold State Coach, which is two-thirds the size of the 1792 original. It’s expected to fetch around £50,000 at auction.
Also featured is Netflix’s four-metre high replica of Number 10 Downing Street (estimated to reach £30,000), the recreation of Lady Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ (which could fetch £12,000), and a replica of her engagement ring (worth around £3,000).
Netflix is apparently hoping the props will raise up to £1 million all together, and proceeds are earmarked to go towards a new programme for film students at Left Bank Pictures.
If you don’t have thousands of pounds to spare, there are some slightly more budget-friendly inclusions. The Queen Mother’s drink set and swizzle stick should fetch between £60-80, meaning you might be able to actually bag one of the props for yourself.
The exhibition is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm on weekdays and 10am to 4pm on weekends, from now until February 5. The first round of auctioning will take place on February 7.
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