R&Y Augousti Shagreen and Snake Skin Decorative Box Coffee Tables Upon meeting Asger Jorn in

Upon meeting Asger Jorn in 1953

Coins are dropped through the large window and possibly paper money or a receipt were fed through the smaller window

Possibly signed by the maker

That last name is perhaps the most pertinent

Richard Wilson McCredy (1854-1924) was an iron merchant and alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1874)

R&Y Augousti Shagreen and Snake Skin Decorative Box Coffee Tables Upon meeting Asger Jorn inABOUT An original R&Y Augousti decorative wooden box with Shagreen surrounded by a snakeskin inlay. Velvet lined insert. Acquired from the John Traina estate. Mr. Traina was a San Francisco philanthropist, vintner and world renowned Faberg collector. CREATOR R&Y Augousti, Paris. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1990 1999. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Shagreen (shark or sting ray skin), Snake Skin, Wood, Velvet. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.