Buyer pins down Chinese workbox at £7000 hammer

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.

Surviving in good condition, it sold via thesaleroom.com for £7000 (estimate £400-600) at the Suff…

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