Alley Cat Pin C003

Often called a "Street Cat" or "Stray Cat," the Alley Cat is a feline free spirit that roams urban neighborhoods and alleyways. These cats have no fixed home and are not typically cared for by a single owner. Instead, they rely on their instincts and resourcefulness to find food and shelter. Alley Cats come in various coat colors and patterns, reflecting the diversity of their mixed heritage. While they may not have the pampered life of indoor cats, Alley Cats are known for their resilience and independence. They are skilled hunters, helping to control pest populations in their territories. Although they may appear aloof, many Alley Cats form loose social groups or colonies with other strays for companionship and safety. These cats often lead adventurous lives, navigating the challenges of the urban landscape. Some are fortunate enough to find caring individuals who provide food and even shelter, while others continue their nomadic existence. The Alley Cat embodies the spirit of survival and adaptability.

Details

• Material: certified American pewter, lead-free, with a traceable alloy test for every order
• Finishes: antique pewter ($18), copper-plated ($24), gold-plated ($30), hand-painted ($70)
• Made: hand-finished in Port Gamble, Washington, USA, from a line of pewter jewelry crafted in America since 1991

Questions

Is it lead-free? Yes. The pewter is certified American pewter, sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers, and each order includes its alloy test result.

Who is it a gift for? For cat lovers. It wears well on a jacket, hat, or bag.

How fast will it ship? We ship six days a week, and expedited shipping options are available at checkout.

Craft & construction

Built to stay put. Our pins have two posts and clutches which hold it flat and ensure a spin-free application wherever you display it. It solves a common pin complaint. The 1/4-inch steel tacks are long enough to pass through most fabrics, about 1/4 inch, yet short enough to sit flush. And each clutch seats into a small groove on the post with a firm, satisfying click — haptic feedback that tells you it's locked, and a detail cheaper pins skip.

Hand-painted, marine-grade finish. Each hand-painted piece is carefully painted by an artisan right in our studio in Port Gamble, WA. The proprietary multistep process includes priming each piece followed by meticulous painting by hand in acrylics with fine detail work to bring the item to life with incredible detail. The final step adds a coating of marine-grade epoxy — a hard, clear finish that protects the artwork so our product can be used on a boat, outside, or other conditions highly resistant to fading or wear.

Certified American pewter. The antiqued finish is completely safe to touch — and the craft behind it has been refined over three decades. Each batch of pewter that arrives at our shop in Port Gamble, WA from an American supplier comes with a lab test showing the material is lead free.

Ready to give. Every item arrives attached to a backing card and sealed in plastic — clean, protected, and presentable as a gift the moment it arrives.