San Martin Mission Wind Bell: 30-Inch Hand-Forged Florida Heritage Sculpture

A Melodic Echo of the Camino Real

The San Martin is a sophisticated addition to the original Mission Bell Collection™. Inspired by the 17th-century Spanish frontier of present-day Florida, this design bridges the gap between Modernist Alchemy and the resilient history of the American Southeast. It is an acoustic focal point designed to ground your outdoor oasis, luxury greenhouse, or interior sanctuary with a soulful, percussive resonance.

Artisan Craftsmanship & The Living Finish

• Hand-Wrought Authenticity: Unlike mass-produced cast bells, our Mission Bells are individually hand-fabricated from high-quality architectural steel and select repurposed materials. This process ensures a rugged durability that weathers the elements with grace.

• The Living Patina: Each bell undergoes our proprietary torch-firing process to create a Weathered Torched-Copper finish. This reactive patina draws out an iridescent spectrum of deep ambers and raw copper tones that deepen and evolve as they interact with your local environment.

• The Maker’s Mark: Every San Martin bears the artist’s monogram—a small "M" hand-stamped onto the striker—certifying its provenance as a genuine Marc Staples original.

A Connection to Florida History

This sculpture honors Mission San Martín de Ayacutu (est. 1608), located at Fig Springs in present-day Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Florida. Situated on the vital Camino Real, the mission stood as a powerful crossroads of culture and resilience. The San Martin bell captures that spirit of endurance, serving as a functional work of art that connects the past to the modern home.

Technical Specifications

• Total Display Length: 30 inches (from the included heavy-duty hanging chain to the bottom of the sail).

• Body Dimensions: 4-inch diameter (Expanded volume for an earthy, mid-range timbre).

• Material: Heavy-gauge architectural steel and hand-wrought accents.

• Finish: Signature Torched-Copper Patina with high-gloss protective sealant.

• Origin: Individually handcrafted at the Lago Luna Studio in Buffalo Junction, Virginia.