A large oval band box with stitched joints and a wonderful painted surface. The lid shows a man sitting on a well serenading a woman with his mandolin. The sides of the lid and box are painted with floral details on a creamy yellow ground with a salmon paint border. Pegged construction. Evidence of some age shrinkage to the top along with some minor splits and/or material losses (top & base). Pennsylvania, late 18th century. 7" x 18.25" x 11.5"". CODE-FOL