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Downton Abbey is saying goodbye for a final time. But before Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale hits theaters on September 12, fans will get a chance to own a piece of Crawley family history. Iconic pieces from the show and movies – including Lady Mary’s wedding gown and a dress worn by Dame Maggie Smith – are up for auction. 

‘Downton Abbey’ costumes go up for auction 

Downton Abbey: The Auction opened Monday, August 18 at Bonhams in London. Among the items fans can bid on is the ensemble Michelle Dockery wore in the season 3 episode where Lady Mary married Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens). The long-sleeved chiffon gown in pale apricot, along with a veil, tiara, and bouquet of prop lilies, is estimated to sell for between $4,100 and $6,800.

Also up for auction are several dresses worn by the Dowager Countess of Grantham (Smith), including a pale sea green dress with silver detailing. The two wedding dresses worn by Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith are for sale too, including the ankle length tiered dress she wore in the series finale when she said “I do” to Bertie Pelham. So is Lady Sybil’s (Jessica Brown Findlay) memorable season 1 harem pants costume.

“I feel very emotional about these costumes going on to have another life. You know, a lot of these original pieces, I’ve always wondered how they started out and who wore them and where they wore them to,” Costume Designer Anna Mary Scott Robbins told Bonhams. “And then we got to give them another lease of life on the show. And there’s going to be a third round.” 

Crawley family car and furniture also up for auction

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Not a fashion maven? Downton Abbey fans can also bid on a season 1 script signed by cast members, as well as various pieces of prop furniture and pieces uses as set decoration, including serving trays, whiskey tumblers, candelabras, and linen napkins. The familiar bell wall from the servant’s hall is also up for auction, in addition to the 1925 Sunbeam Saloon car, which is seen in multiple seasons of the show, as well as all three movies. It is one of just 45 surviving examples of the vehicle. Its auction estimate is between $34,000 and $47,000. 

Downton Abbey producer Carnival Films is contributing its proceeds from the sale to Together for Short Lives, a U.K. charity for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. 

“The world of Downton Abbey is beloved around the globe for its rich, timeless storytelling. 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,” said Carnival Films executive producer and CEO Gareth Neame. 

Downton Abbey: The Auction runs August 18 through September 12.

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