Gray Whale Pin – Pewter Lapel Pin, Made in USA

Also known as the "Gray Whale," the Grey Whale is a majestic marine mammal celebrated for its colossal size and incredible annual migration. These gentle giants, often referred to as "Devil Fish," are baleen whales, related to humpback and blue whales. They are renowned for their mottled gray coloration and distinctive, heart-shaped blow, which can spout up to 15 feet into the air. Grey Whales are primarily found along the eastern and western coasts of the North Pacific Ocean, where they embark on one of the longest migrations of any mammal. Every year, they journey thousands of miles between their feeding grounds in the Arctic and their breeding and calving grounds in the warm waters of Baja California, Mexico. This epic migration is a spectacle that draws admirers from around the world. These massive marine mammals are filter feeders, using their baleen plates to sift through the ocean water and consume small crustaceans and plankton. Their friendly and curious nature has made them a favorite among whale watchers and researchers alike. The Grey Whale's incredible migration, awe-inspiring size, and gentle disposition make it a true marvel of the natural world, capturing the hearts of all who encounter it.

Details

• Material: certified American pewter, lead-free
• 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. Before we melt down our pewter, it is lab tested to certify its composition as lead-free.

Who is it a gift for? For wildlife 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.