18 Karat Gold and Enamel Dress Set and 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Ladybug Studs, David Webb

The dress set including a pair of cufflinks and three studs, the terminals of bombé-form applied with red enamel, signed Webb; and four studs, the terminals depicting ladybugs applied with black, green and red enamel, signed Webb.

The dress set is in good condition with few signs of wear overall, a tiny amount of porosity in a few places, noticeable only with magnification. The enamel is a brownish-red hue and translucent. The ladybug studs are in good condition, there is a chip to black enamel head on one stud visible only under magnification.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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