Watch `Downton Abbey` Like You`re Watching `Antiques Roadshow`

A pair of Staffordshire spaniels as an example of the various antiques spotted on “Downton Abbey.” This pair is currently at GasLamp Antiques in Nashville. (Karen Parr-Moody/Clarksvillenow.com)
A pair of Staffordshire spaniels as an example of the various antiques spotted on “Downton Abbey.” This pair is currently at GasLamp Antiques in Nashville. (Karen Parr-Moody/Clarksvillenow.com)

 

Karen Parr-Moody does not watch Downton Abbey like the rest of us. While she’s likely not immune to saying, “Oh, Edith” several times an episode, and reveling in the evilness that is Thomas, she’s more likely to say, “Oh, look at those teacups!”

The Nashville-based writer and former New York fashion reporter is also a collector of Victorian antiques. So while we’re wondering why Robert can’t dress himself, she’s wondering where the Crawleys picked up those Staffordshire pottery spaniels. She’s gathered some of her observations, and provided some historical context and shopping tips, in an excellent post for ClarksvilleNow titled, “Downton Abbey” is a visual scavenger hunt.” Click over and give it a read, and let her and us know what you find next time you’re watching.

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