Ethels amusing bubble hat makes an appearance in the episode, “Tennessee Ernie Hangs On” (S3, 5/10/54)
It is by Mattel called Bubble-O-Bill. There are a couple of them in original box on eBay this week: https://www.ebay.com/sch/Other-Vintage-Antique-Toys/30/i.html?_sop=15&_from=R40&_nkw=bubble+hat+mattel
This accent shaker set is currently on eBay. An identical set is seen in the kitchen on the set of I Love lucy
Previously we looked at a litle ram planter like one seen in Lucille Ball’s home in the early years. 
There is one like it on eBay this week: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-vintage-Baby-Animals-planters-Vase-Duck-Bunny-Chick-Sheep-figurines-FTD-/322703568952
More details in earlier post here http://www.50slucy.com/lucilles-animal-ornaments.html
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are dining al fresco at their home in Chatsworth Ranch in the early years. Below we take a closer look at the table setting.
The table is set with Franciscan Desert Rose Pottery and a co-ordinating rose pattern juice pitcher and glasses on top of a delightful retro floral rose print tablecloth. Just imagine how colorful the scene is!
On the table we notice it is set for breakfast with a small size tea/coffee pot, tea cups and saucers, and egg cups on a bread/side plate all in the Fransiscan Desert Rose pattern. A matching salt and pepper set, creamer and sugar bowl complete the picture.
When Lucy and Desi Arnaz got this set of Franciscan Desert Rose it was still new on the market launched in 1941. It was to become hugely popular. According to the desciption on Amazon “Desert Rose the largest selling pattern in the history of American dinnerware, made its debut in later 1941. It has enjoyed the world’s longest period of popularity of any dinnerware pattern produced by a single company. The Rose Rugosa, rugged wild rose of poem and song was a natural design selection. The character of the bloom with its simple delicate petals made it adaptable to hand painting. This beautiful handpainted pattern is still one of America’s favorite casual tableware patterns. In 1964 the sixty millionth piece had been produced and Desert Rose is now on display in the historical Smithsonian Museum. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy chose Franciscan Desert Rose for use in the White House. In Desert Rose, the irregularly scalloped edge of thorny vines creates a believable frame for the fully opened pink roses with their golden centers and soft green leaves. The softness of the design is further enhanced by its cream colored background”
It is now made in China but still close to the original pattern: https://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Brothers-Desert-Rose-28-Piece/dp/B0009P9L9C
Click here to see them on eBay
This pair of Stewart B McCulloch oriental style statues are similar to the pair on the mantel of the Ricardo’s apartment on I Love Lucy. They don’t appear on eBay very often so this is your chance if you have been searching for a pair like them.
Vintage serigraph print of Maurice Utrillo 1922 as seen in the Rocardo’s living room on I Love Lucy. Click on image above to view to eBay listing. The image size is 18 inches tall x 23 1/2 inches wide.
LOT 945
Seller’s Estimate: USD 40,000 – 60,000
945. Lucille Ball signature “Lucy Ricardo” polka dot dress designed by Elois Jenssen for I Love Lucy. (Desilu-TV, 1951-1957) Vintage original Elois Jenssen design, which served as a “master dress” for the popular signature look of “Lucy” on I Love Lucy. Consisting of navy blue with white polka dot print fabric, black satin lining and shoulder pads, white cuffed short sleeves and a false, pleated, white tuxedo shirt front panel accessory with white flower collar and pearl button snap closure. Dress front features a false button closure. The distinctive scoop neckline was designed to make quick costume changes easier and to avoid makeup smudging. Variations of this style of dress were worn in many I Love Lucy episodes. Retains the internal Elois Jenssen maker’s label. In fine condition. Provenance: Previously sold in Profiles in History Auction 56B for $168,000. Originally from the estate of Elois Jenssen. Comes with an LOA. $40,000 – $60,000
Hollywood Auction 89 – Day 2 offered by Profiles in History
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | 11:00AM GMT-07:00
Calabasas, California, USA
Hollywood Auction 89 – Day 2 offered by Profiles in History
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | 11:00AM GMT-07:00
Calabasas, California, USA
LOT 946
Seller’s Estimate: USD 2,000 – 3,000
“946. I Love Lucy Charleton mantel luster with original Desilu property tag. (DesiLu, 1951-1957) Vintage original Charleton brand mantle luster from the I Love Lucy set. Consisting of a 13.5 in. tall by 7 in. wide standing ceramic luster with pale green, silver and gold oxide glazes and ornamented with delicate hand painted pink roses. Featuring 8-elongated teardrop and hexagonal faceted prisms, which dangle from the bottom of the uppermost fluted bowl of the luster. Retaining the vintage original round tag printed, “Desilu Prod. Property Dept.”. This was one of a pair of lusters highly visible atop Lucy and Ricky Ricardo’s piano and credenza in their New York apartment set practically from the beginning of the series (1951) until the couple moved to the country (1957). Originally acquired from Desi Arnaz’s long time assistant, Johnny Aitchison, and comes with a letter of provenance. A 4 in. segment of the top ceramic bowl has been broken and reassembled by the studio. In vintage very good condition.”
Related posts: http://www.50slucy.com/category/charleton-mantel-lusters
In the screen capture from the I Love Lucy episode Lucy and the Loving Cup which aired on 7 January 1957, Lucy is wearing the thinly disguised Loving Cup on her head as she travels the subway. On the wall is a Red Cross Disaster Relief poster and an NYC Subway map. Below are pasted in vintage color versions.
The Red Cross Poster was found on eBay at this link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-Red-Cross-Poster-On-The-Job-Series-Join-and-Serve-/252978239454
The Subway map looks very like the 1951 version which can be seen at this link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-York-City-1951-Subway-Map-MTA-20×36-/371347257031
And finally a few more colors added:
A Johnson Carper “Fashion Trend” bedroom chest similar to one seen in the early I Love Lucy episodes is on offer on ebay currently. it matches the one seen on the left of the set photo above.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MID-CENTURY-MODERN-Blonde-Wood-Fashion-Trend-By-Johnson-Carper-Furniture-Chest-/142365187101
The ad below shows this chest to the right of the top picture.
Related Post: http://www.50slucy.com/i-love-lucy-bedroom-johnson-carper-chest-of-drawers.html – see example of the later model from the same range,
As seen in Lucy’s kitchen