Sea Turtle in Coral Reef

Photo-etched in a choice of gold or silver tone, the domed shell shows off the classic, large scute patterns typical of a green sea turtle. A butterflyfish drifts alongside in the surrounding openwork reef, where the cutaway brass creates an impression of underwater depth. I appreciate how Warner balanced the smooth profile of the turtle with the fine, branching lines of the coral frame.

• Subject: Sea Turtles, Fish
• Category: Multi Species Pieces
• Form: Brooch
• Finish: Gold Plated, Rhodium Plated
• Rarity: scarce
• Tags: Full-Body, Framed, Landscape, Naturalistic, Species Photo
• Reference: MULTI-08

Sea Turtle in Coral Reef is a vintage Wild Bryde brooch featuring sea turtles, fish. This entry in the Wild Bryde Unofficial Collectors Guide documents the piece with photographs and collector notes for identification.