Teardrop Koala

A crisp teardrop frame encloses this koala, contrasting a smooth geometric border with the dense photo-etched hatching used to render its thick coat. Adapted for a slow-paced life in eucalyptus canopies, the marsupial features a distinctively broad nose and rounded ears that translate well into Warner's textured brasswork. I like how the clean outer line focuses attention on the detailed interior landscape, which was produced as both a brooch and earrings in gold or silver-tone finishes.

• Subject: Australia
• Category: Single Species Portraits
• Form: Earrings, Brooch
• Finish: Gold Plated, Rhodium Plated
• Rarity: occasional
• Tags: Full-Body, Framed, Landscape, Hallmark Photo
• Reference: STR-04

Teardrop Koala is a vintage Wild Bryde earrings featuring australia. This entry in the Wild Bryde Unofficial Collectors Guide documents the piece with photographs and collector notes for identification.