A late Victorian silver box, the oval form with beaded rim and heavily embossed with floral,...

In fair to good condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The push button mechanism is present but not functioning, in need of repair, lid does not sit fully flush. Loss of definition and rubbing to the embossed decoration, with some minor dents and bumps. The base is marked with 'Lambert Coventry St London' alongside hallmarks which are clear and legible apart from the maker's mark is over stamped possibly with 'HS?', also indistinct on the lid.