A good 19th century Chinese black lacquer and gilded sewing casket with numerous fittings, concave rectangular form, all-over gilded decoration including figures within courtyard settings, raised on carved giltwood feet, the interior with numerous carved bone fittings, lidded containers, tape measures, shuttles, clamps, etc., various lidded compartments and removable tray, with a drawer to the lower base with further compartments. 35 x 25 x 15 cm