ABOUT

California Mission Bells —
Antique Mission Bells &
Raincross Bell Stands

California Mission Bells specializes in antique and vintage mission-style bells, handcrafted raincross bell stands, and Spanish Colonial decor. Based in Southern California, I collect rare Mission-style bells—many from a historic foundry in Guadalajara—and design durable, decorative stands for homes, businesses, weddings, and civic displays.

What I offer

  • Large curated collection of antique mission bells and vintage Spanish Colonial bells

  • Custom and ready-made raincross bell stands (including oversized showpieces)

  • Expert restoration, sourcing, and historical knowledge

Notable projects

  • Mission Inn weddings and Riverside civic installations

  • Large ceremonial raincross bell for the U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Station — March Air Reserve Base

  • Custom 8-foot showpiece for a real estate development

Why customers choose me:

  • Authentically sourced, hand-selected bells

  • Proven craftsmanship in custom bell stands

  • Deep knowledge of mission and Spanish Colonial bell history

Contact: Questions about bells, stands, or commissions? I’m happy to help.

— Hylton Butterfield, Founder, California Mission Bells

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Vintage handbell with an overall floral design and raised text of ‘1811 MEJICO’. * * * #missionbell #missionbells #spanishmission #spanishcolonial #spanishcolonialbell #spanishcolonialstyle #spanishcolonialdecor #antiquebell #vintagebell
Collection of 3 vintage handbells curated for their different, yet complementary sizes, designs, patinas and ringtones to give you a rich assortment you can’t stop looking at and playing with. * * * #missionbell #missionbells #spanishmission #s
10” vintage handcrafted bell cast of bronze mottled with warm and cool brown coloring. Loud, resounding ring. * * * #missionbell #missionbells #spanishmission #spanishcolonial #spanishcolonialbell #spanishcolonialstyle #spanishcolonialdecor #an
Vintage alter bell chime produces a delightful chorus of complementary high pitched tingling when gently shaken. Hand cast of bronze with an overall floral design and a commemorative 1818 date. * * * #missionbell #missionbells #spanishmission #spanis
100-year-old bronze mini replica bell of Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Río Carmelo (Mission Carmel). Designed and cast by the Forbes Foundry of Los Angeles, California between 1914 and 1937. * * * #missionbell #missionbells #spanishcolo
Incredibly rare antique souvenir commemorating the Panama-California Exposition (a world exposition held in Balboa Park in San Diego between 1/1/1915 and 1/1/1917) and California’s El Camino Real. * * * #panamacaliforniaexposition #missionbell

return policy

If you’re looking to return or exchange your bell order for whatever reason, I’m here to help. I offer returns or exchanges within 14 days of purchase. You can return your bell for a different one or a refund to the original payment method. I do request that the buyer cover the cost of return shipping, unless return is due to misrepresentation.

Of course there are no returns for custom raincross bell stands. I hope you understand.

Thank you.