R&Y Augousti Shagreen and Snake Skin Decorative Box Coffee Tables Richard Wilson McCredy (1854-1924) was

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

Possibly signed by the maker

An original pair of bronze plate German Shepherd bookends mounted on Mahogany bases with original felt and label

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

The work surface is Black Walnut with a large tray in the back

R&Y Augousti Shagreen and Snake Skin Decorative Box Coffee Tables Richard Wilson McCredy (1854-1924) wasABOUT 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.