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This vintage bronze bell commemorates California’s Bicentennial in 1969,marking the establishment of a mission in El Camino Real in1769.
This charming 9 inch desk or display bell wascast for the 200th anniversary of the mission, using the distinctive silhouetteof the historic El Camino Real mission bell markers found along California'sold mission route.
The bell hangs from a graceful arched support above a textured round base. Acircular medallion is mounted on the stand, featuring the California bear and stampedCALIFORNIA BICENTENNIAL 1769-1969. The bell itself is also marked EL CAMINOREAL and dated 1769-1969.
The piece is made of bronze or brass tone castmetal. It has an aged olive green and golden surface with naturally agedvariation and patina.
The bell swings on its holder and the originalclapper inside and functions properly. The bell still produces a pleasant ring.This doesn’t come apart and all of the parts are integrated with no way toseparate them.
Measurements: Overall height 9”, base 3”diameter, overall width 4”, bell 1.5”diameter and 1.5” high. Weighs 15 oz.
Condition: Good vintage condition with age appropriate surface wear, patina,discoloration and irregularities. There is a tiny hole in the side of the bell,shown clearly in the photographs. There is also visible wear and roughnessaround portions of the cast lettering and surface.
A distinctive piece of California history with appeal beyond bellcollectors. An excellent small display piece for a California historycollection, mission collection, office, library or desk, and an unusual giftfor a California native, history enthusiast, teacher, historian, traveler orcollector of California memorabilia.
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