** A 19th century French

** A 19th century French, silvergilt mounted cup, with a carved, mottled, white hardstone bowl, stem and base, the mounts cast with decorative detail, with leaf 'buttresses' under the bowl, maker's mark 'V. M.', Paris, post 1838, 6in (15.7cm) high. (subject to an additional VAT at 5.0% on the hammer price.)