Antique Mission Santa Ines Souvenir Bell

ABOUT 100-year-old bell with raised text: Old Mission Santa Ines, Solvang, CA, 1804. Loop hanger top. Lovely, clear and loud ring.

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT 3 5/8 inch height, 3 5/8 inch diameter. 1 lb, 4 oz.

MAKER Forbes Foundry of Los Angeles, California

MATERIAL Bronze

CONDITION Excellent condition.

HISTORY Mrs. A.S.C. Forbes (May 6, 1861 – September 18, 1951) was an American historical preservationist best known for her efforts to preserve California's El Camino Real and the old Spanish missions it connected. In 1904, the El Camino Real Association was founded, and Forbes' design for a guidepost to mark the route was adopted. A foundry was established, and in addition to El Camino Real mission bell guideposts, these mission bell souvenirs were created.

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