FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS 30th April 2025 at 12pm

8 D I N I N G D OW N T O N A B B E Y S T Y L E The Downton Abbey saga is set to come to a close this September, and with the release of the franchise’s final film trailer earlier this month, it has once again sparked an interest in the early 20th century and the culture and lifestyle from that period; similar to a peaked interested in the Regency period due to Bridger ton when a new season of Bridger ton is streaming on Netflix.There is often a focus on the aesthetic value of these periods - what were the fashion trends, how were ladies wearing their hair, what was the desired way to decorate your drawing room - but what about practical matters? This month at O’Reilly’s, we have a large selection of George V (reign: 1910 - 1936) silver, so let’s take a deep dive into the dining culture, Downton Abbey style! Meals were a huge par t of society and were very much a family affair/social occasion, and people would plan their days around when they would eat next, and who they would eat with. In the early 20th century, breakfast was very simple, consisting of porridge or bread and milk. Lot 474 is a Silver Twin Handled Porringer from 1924 which was used for eating Lot 480 LIVE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS • WEDNESDAY, 30th APRIL 2025 AT 12PM