Baltimore Oriole Pewter Ornament

The state bird of Maryland, the Baltimore Oriole, was named for the brilliant colors of the male, which resemble Lord Baltimore's coat of arms. Size: About 2" x 1.25" Colored sections are created with super tough epoxy, not paint. Danforth Pewter, Handcrafted in the USA Fred and Judi Danforth founded Danforth Pewter in 1975 in Vermont, reviving a family tradition that stretches back to the pewter workshop Thomas Danforth II opened in colonial Connecticut in 1755. The company handcrafts a wide range of pewter giftware and home accessories. Why buy American-made pewter ornaments? When you give pewter, you are creating an heirloom that will adorn your family's Christmas trees for generations. Unlike what is pumped out of foreign factories, pewter ornaments won't break and will develop a wonderful warm patina with age. Hold a Danforth pewter ornament in your hand and you will immediately know its quality.