The Crown has had over $200,000 worth of antique props stolen from its set.
The popular Netflix series is currently filming in Mexborough, Yorkshire where the theft occurred. Over 350 items were taken including gold and silver candelabras, a ten-piece silver dressing table, Russian religious icons, and a replica Fabergé egg.
However, it’s thought that the theft will not affect production.
“We can confirm the antiques have been stolen and we hope that they are found and returned safely,” a Netflix spokesperson told Variety. “Replacements will be sourced, there is no expectation that filming will be held up.”
South Yorkshire police are now investigating the theft, which saw three vehicles broken into at a lorry park near the filming location.
Netflix has also released details of the stolen items in an attempt to locate them, which include:
- A replica of an 1897 Imperial Coronation Fabergé coach egg
- 12 sets of silver candelabra
- Seven gold candelabra
- A clock face from a William IV grandfather clock (but not the long case in which it was enclosed)
- Some Russian religious icons
- A 10-piece silver dressing table
- St Louis gilt crystal glassware and decanters
“The items stolen are not necessarily in the best condition and therefore of limited value for resale,” said The Crown set decorator, Alison Harvey. “However, they are valuable as pieces to the UK film industry.”
Additionally, the South Yorkshire Police issued the following statement:
“Police were called at 4:30pm on Wednesday 16 February following a report of theft from vehicles at Pastures Road, Doncaster. It is reported that three vehicles containing props used in film and TV were broken into and a number of items taken. Officers investigated the incident but all existing lines of enquiry have now been exhausted. The case has been filed pending any new lines of enquiry.”
The Crown Season 5 will feature Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, following in the footsteps of Olivia Colman who won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Series for the same role. Catch up with The Crown by reading our Season 4 review.
Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.
