Arts & Crafts oak coal scuttle with stunning Art Nouveau design brass hinge by William James Neatby c1900

WILLIAM JAMES NEATBY 1860 - 1910 was an English architect, designer and artist. He is most famously known for his architectural ceramic work for Burmantofts, later becoming Dolton’s chief designer, where he developed Carrara and Parian wares. Nearby’s most prestigious project was for The Physical Observatory, Greenwich and his most iconic work is found at Harrods food hall