R & Y Augousti Shagreen Decorative Rhombas Box Desk Chairs The base has turned legs

The base has turned legs and is constructed using tenon joints and no nails

Barcelona and Bilboa

original key

Taken as prisoner of war by the Russians while serving in the German army

the bracket requires at least a one inch thick table to clamp onto

R & Y Augousti Shagreen Decorative Rhombas Box Desk Chairs The base has turned legsABOUT An original R&Y Augousti decorative rhombas wooden box wrapped in Shagreen. 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. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 3 in. W 10. 25 in. D 9 in. HISTORY