The Crown's sets, costumes, and props to grace London auction

A variety of items from the television series "The Crown" are set to be auctioned by Bonhams in two sales scheduled for February. These items include a replica of Princess Diana's famous "revenge" dress, props such as the façade of Number 10 Downing Street, and a golden coach. Before the auctions, an exhibition featuring these props, costumes, and sets will tour New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and London. The proceeds from the live auction will go towards establishing a scholarship program at the National Film and Television School.

Among the notable items up for auction is a replica of Princess Diana's iconic "revenge" dress. Inspired by the 1991 original by Christina Stambolian, this custom-made off-the-shoulder pleated black silk and chiffon cocktail dress with a mini chiffon train holds historical significance. Princess Diana wore the dress to the Vanity Fair party at the Serpentine Gallery on November 20, 1994, the same day Charles's affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles had gone public.

Another significant item is the replica of the state coach, built in 1762 for King George III. The original Gold State Coach, used at every coronation since 1831, weighs four tonnes and requires eight horses to pull it. The replica, made using 3D printing and fibreglass casting, was featured in The Crown, bearing actresses like Olivia Colman.


The auction will also include props like the Downing Street doors, a copy of the door of 10 Downing Street enclosed within a composite fibreglass painted architrave. There are also items like Beswick china dogs, a vintage picnic set, and character bar props associated with The Queen Mother.

These unique items from "The Crown" provide fans and collectors with an opportunity to own pieces of television history, and the proceeds will contribute to the education of future filmmakers through the scholarship program at the National Film and Television School.