18th Century Dutch Brass Tobacco Box With Figures

18th century Dutch brass tobacco box with hinged lid engraved with five circular medallions containing the busts of male noblemen figures with inscriptions and dates, the most recent date is 1748. Dutch Engraved Brass Tobacco box from 1700 of elongated rectangular shape, with rounded corners, fully engraved on all sides; the side edge is fully decorated with acanthus leaf motif, a graceful pattern of scrolls decorated with foliage. The lower part , the box bottom is engraved with a gallery of figures behind a balustrade covered with heraldic coats of arms.
In good age related condition with signs of wear and use, slightly faded engraved Dutch inscriptions.
It comes from an Italian private collection.
Period: 1700