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Sea Otter · Tied to the Furniture · Animal Holiday Ornament

Sea Otter · Tied to the Furniture · Animal Holiday Ornament

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Sea Otter. On his back, paws folded, wrapped in a strand of kelp so he does not drift away while he sleeps. He is the only animal on the coast that ties itself to the furniture.

By the early 1900s the southern sea otter was presumed extinct; the fur trade had taken close to a million along the Pacific. Then in 1938 a landowner on the most inaccessible stretch of the California coast watched a raft of about fifty float past below his cliffs - survivors nobody had noticed. Every southern sea otter alive today descends from that group. They made it because nobody could get to them.

It is the rare conservation story with no hero in it: a coast too rugged to reach, and fifty animals waiting out a century.

Our own pen-and-ink otter, set in crystal so the fur tones stay warm under tree lights; the ribbon is the one color. Three inches across, asleep.

For aquarium members, marine-mammal volunteers, tide-poolers, kayakers, and anyone who has watched one crack a clam on its chest and lost the rest of the afternoon.

Faceted crystal, three inches across, printed on a white back so the line work reads from across the room on a lit tree. Red ribbon. White or gold gift box, your call at checkout. Ships free anywhere in the U.S.


QUICK FACTS — SEA OTTER CRYSTAL ORNAMENT

Series: Animal Holiday Ornament

Art: Sea Otter (Tied to the Furniture), original Merlin Classics engraving printed to the glass

Blank: 3-inch (76 mm) round clear crystal glass ornament, faceted gem-cut edge

Print: white-backed for contrast; red ribbon hanger

Packaging: white or gold gift box, chosen at checkout

Made to order in the USA



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How does your sizing work?

Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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Made-to-order items can't be returned or exchanged for size or color, so please use the size chart and photos before ordering. If anything arrives defective, misprinted or damaged, send a photo and your order number within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you.

How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.

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