Penelope Wilton attends photocall for the 'Downton Abbey. The Auction' at Bonhams

BGUK_3323354 - It’s been 15 years since audiences first met the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic staff. Through many loves and losses, births and deaths, scandals and seismic world events, the doors of Downton Abbey have remained open. Now after running for six seasons from 2010 to 2015 and with a third and final motion picture about to hit the screen this September, the landmark series Downton Abbey is set to bid a final goodbye. But before the doors of Downton close for good, Bonhams is to hold a farewell exhibition and auction of props, costumes, and set pieces from across the series. The sale will run online on bonhams.com from 18 August to 16 September, alongside a special exhibition taking place at Bonhams New Bond Street, London, which will be free and open to the public. Lots photographed: - Michelle Dockery (as Lady Mary): Wedding 1 Prop Costume, and wedding bouquet Season 3, Episode 1 4. Est: £3,000 - 5,000 - A clapper board used in the production of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era. Est: £1,000 - 1,500 - An autographed script of Downton Abbey Season One, Episode One, Carnival Film & Television Ltd, 2010. Est: £600 – 800 - The Downton Abbey Bell Wall. Est: £5,000 - 7,000 - The Grantham Family Car 1925 Sunbeam 20/60hp Saloon Est: £24,000 - The kitchen downstairs scene with lots - The Goodwood costumes - Mr Carson's ( Jim Carter ) office with lots and costume - Dowager Countess of Grantham's costume and wardrobe ( Maggie Smith ) - Dining Table lots - Laura Carmichael ( as Lady Edith ): Wedding dress, and wedding ceremony props ( Season 3, Episode 3 ) Est: £2,000- £3,000 - Lady Carmichael The Peacock Dress' worn to The Criterion Est: £2,000 - £3,000 - Lady Carmichael Criterion Dress Est £1,000 - £1,500 Carnival Films will contribute their proceeds from items they have donated to Together for Short Lives, the UK’s leading charity for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The charity provides vital care and support, helping families make the most of every moment they have together, whether at home, in hospital, or in children’s hospices across the country.