The interior of this 15in (38cm) mid-19th century Chinese gilt and black lacquer workbox includes two layers of 15 small interlocking boxes. The central cruciform-shaped box has a pin cushion incorporated in the lid.

Extracted from Antiques Trade Gazette | Terence Ryle

Surviving in good condition, it sold via thesaleroom.com for £7000 (estimate £400-600) at the Suffolk saleroom of Clarke & Simpson (18% buyer’s premium)in Framlington on July 24.