Size Comparison
San Juan De Lorena 1762, El Camino Real 1906, and Jesus Maria
1690 Bells
(left to right)
These
are beautiful bells that Add Audio to Your Adobe!
They
are loud and carry a long resonance and WONDERFUL tone!
The traditional
cast iron bells will wake up the neighbors but the brass bells call the
Mission to mass!
Available
unpainted cast iron and all weather brass patina!
Wish to order or have a question? Call (408) 741-1549
"San Juan De Lorena 1762"
Mission Bell
"Verde Green Patina Brass shown"
Click Here for Prices and to Order On-LineThis incredible bell will be a beautiful addition to your mission style home. The bell is 21" tall and 20" in diameter.
It is be available in patina brass, cast iron, and aluminum.
Clapper is included. (the wheels are not included)
"Fresh Cast Iron shown"
Our "San Juan de Lorena" bell is patterned after an early Spanish mission bell we discovered while visiting Father Serra's early missions in Mexico.The inscription "S.Fran D Asis" and "Tilaco A 1762" refer to the Mission San Francisco De Asis located in the tiny town of Tilaco, Mexico. This mission was one the the first missions built by Father Serra in the year 1762, 7 years prior to his arrival in California.
1906 El Camino Real Guidepost Mission Bell
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Cast iron bells are available in two color schemes:
Traditional verde green or the Caltrans Dark Green color schemes.
Don't need all the pipes?
Tradional Cast Iron with clapper alone
for $2,195.
Brass Bell and clapper alone available for
$2,895.
Overall height is 13 1/2' allowing
for a
pleasing backyard and public display appearance.
Height can be adjusted. 12 1/2' suggest for smaller
areas.
Engineered foundation plans supplied upon request.
Scroll down this page to see photos of the parts.
Bells and pipes are shipped unpainted.
Have A Question Or Wish To Order?
(408) 741-1549
John Kolstad
California Bell Co.
13600 Westover Dr.
Saratoga, Ca 95070-5136
(408) 741-1549
1963 Kramer Style Bell
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"Caltrans cast iron and dark green"
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In 2004 Caltrans installed 557 of our Mission Bell Markers from South San Francisco to Los Angeles along the El Camino Real and Highway 101
Since 1906 the bells have been made of cast iron. They have never been made of brass or aluminum until 2007. Most of the older bells have been lost to road widening or theft. A few cement bells were made in the 1960's. Bells that you see on the road that are verde green have been painted.
The El Camino Real Bell weighs 85 pounds
and is 18" by 18" in size. This sounds small
but it not!
The ECR Mission Bell Marker is 13 1/2' tall.
Caltrans used a freeway height of 15' 6" tall.
The above bell is made of cast iron and are a
bright silver color when new.
After the first rain they turn to a California
Gold color
then eventually turn dark brown.
"Traditional Verde Green Paint"
Lisa with a 1906 El Camino Real Bell in her back
yard,
painted in traditional verde green.
13 1/2' overall height or less is suggested
for backyard installations.
" Dark Green and Rust, August 15, 1906" (left)
"The 1906-2006 Centennial Bell just out of the foundry" (right)
On August 15, 1906 the first El Camino Real Bell
was installed at the Pueblo De Los Angeles Mission
Church
at Olvera Street in Los Angeles. It still stands
today!
On August 15, 2006 we dedicated the "Centennial
Bell"
in honor of the 100 Year Anniversary of the
El Camino Real Bell also at Olvera Street.
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