Antique California Republic Bear Bell, Vintage Forbes Bronze Souvenir

Incredibly rare antique souvenir bell cast of bronze with a verdigris patina, it depicts a mission style bell topped by a grizzly bear handle- a symbol of the California Republic which had recently been adopted by the state legislature in 1911.

3 inch height, 1 5/8 inch diameter. Very good condition.

Designed and cast by the Forbes Foundry of Los Angeles, California- the maker of the El Camino Real highway bells and mission bell souvenirs in the early 1900s. Bell produces a delightful ting-a-ling ring.

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