John Francis Wilcox Mallett (Snook) Obituary in Bath at Prior to Now Trust

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John Francis Wilcox Mallett (Snook)

17/05/1875 - 01/07/1947

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Obituary For John Francis Wilcox Mallett (Snook)

BATH ANTIQUE EXPERT

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. J. F. MALLETT

TAKEN ILL IN BUS

One of Britain's leading authourities on antiques, Mr. John Francis Mallett, of "Longwood," Combe Down, Bath, died suddenly on Tuesday morning

He boarded a bus - he would never ride in a car if he could avoid it at the Hadley Arms a - bus-stop - with the intention of visiting the Holburne Museum, Pulteney Street, to give advice on, the re-establishment of this celebrated institution, following its release after war-time occupation by an Admiralty Department.

When the bus reached Widcombe Parade it was noticed that Mr. Mallett was ill and the bus was held up whilst the Bath City Ambulance was summoned.

Mr Mallett was removed immediately to the Royal United Hospital, and, on arrival, was certified to have passed away.

The deceased was an expert on antiques of all kinds, especially e antique furniture and jewellery, and was known to collectors all over the world. Until his retirement t some years ago, he carried on business in New Bond Street, London. The late Mr. Walter Mallett, who established the business which they carried on at the e Octagon, Milsom Street, Bath, as well as in New Bond Street, London, was his father-in-law, and the deceased took his wife's surname S some years after their marriage. t His original surname was Snook.

He was a well-known figure at Christie's, Sotheby's and other London auction-rooms, and often. figured in bidding "duels" when connoisseurs were in competition ,for precious pieces.

During the war years, Mallett was deputy chairman of the Claverton Invasion Committee, and was largely responsible for the preparation of records giving de- tail of all habitations in that area e and much valuable topographical information.
Mr. Mallett is survived by his e wife, and two daughters His only son died some time ago. One of the daughters lives at home; the other is married to Mr. Arthur T Luke, solicitor, of Bristol.

The Mallett family is closely connected by marriage with that of a Councillor Major and Mrs. G. D. -Lock, of Rainbow Wood.