The Auction of Margaret Thatcher’s Desk
- Nov 29, 2024, London, UK
The public has a rare opportunity to own Margaret Thatcher’s private desk, which was reportedly purchased by her family during the 1960s.
It is believed the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom would often write many of her speeches at the antique desk at her home.
While it has a value-for-money guide price, many suspect it will reach much higher at auction, as it provides bidders with an opportunity to own a piece of British history.
If you would love to learn more, here are all the details on the auction of Margaret Thatcher’s desk, including its guide price, the auction house, the desk’s design and history, and more.
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Who is Margaret Thatcher?
Margaret Thatcher was the Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 until 1990 and served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.
She made history by becoming the first woman to hold the position and was the longest-serving prime minister during the 20th century.
What is the Guide Price for Margaret Thatcher’s Desk?
Despite writing many famous speeches at her desk, it has received a low guide price of up to £2,000. However, it could sell for a much higher figure at auction.
What Does the Desk Look Like?
It is an antique mahogany dormer desk with five dark red leather drawers and a gilt inset top.
The Thatcher family is thought to have purchased the desk during the 1960s. At first, it was placed in her home in The Dormers in Kent before it was moved to the front room of their new home in Flood Street, Chelsea, during the early 1970s.
The desk has remained with the family since the 1960s and moved with them to Chester Square in 1991, where it has remained ever since.
What Speeches Did Thatcher Write at the Desk?
When Baroness Thatcher was Leader of the Opposition from 1975 to 1979, she would often sit at the antique desk to write various notes and speeches.
It is thought she wrote her famous prime ministerial acceptance speech at the antique table, which read, “Where there is discord, may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. And where there is despair, may we bring hope.”
How Can I Place a Bid on Margaret Thatcher’s Desk?
You must register at Sloane Street Auctions in London to place a bid on Margaret Thatcher’s dormer desk. The winning bidder will receive a letter of provenance signed by the Thatcher family, too.
Baroness Thatcher’s children, Carol and Sir Mark Thatcher, have chosen to auction off 35 items that belonged to their mother, which will each come with a letter of provenance.
In addition to the desk, you could place a bid on a three-seater floral sofa with blue tassels, which is expected to sell at auction for up to £800.
Also, you could purchase a Georgian-style mahogany table with Baroness Thatcher’s handwritten, inscribed label, which is expected to reach up to £600 this November.
Other contents of the auction include various jewelry items, a 9-carat gold cigarette case from the 1920s, luxury watches, designer clothing and handbags, fine carpets, and furniture, to name a few.
Margaret Thatcher’s belongings will be sold at auction on November 29, 2024, from 11 am. Don’t miss it!
