Framed Sea Lion

A distinct ear flap etched just behind the eye clearly identifies this pinniped as a sea lion rather than a true seal. Enclosed within a smooth circular border, the full-body profile uses photo-etched brass to highlight the animal's streamlined shape and subtle coat texture. I rarely come across this scarce marine portrait, which was produced as a pin, brooch, or earrings in gold or silver-rhodium.

• Subject: Pinnipeds
• Category: Single Species Portraits
• Form: Pin, Earrings, Brooch
• Finish: Gold Plated, Rhodium Plated
• Rarity: scarce
• Tags: Full-Body, Framed, Hallmark Photo, Species Photo, Theme Overlap
• Reference: PNN-01

Framed Sea Lion is a vintage Wild Bryde pin featuring pinnipeds. This entry in the Wild Bryde Unofficial Collectors Guide documents the piece with photographs and collector notes for identification.