– See it on eBay
Seen on eBay this week is a military print similar to one seen on the livingroom wall on I Love Lucy.
See previous post for more info about the set of horse prints seen on the I Love Lucy show http://www.50slucy.com/the-ricardos-framed-military-prints.html
Lucy and Ricky’s Christmas decorations included a little Santa and Sleigh on the mantel. I see some examples from the era on eBay this week. These are hard to find pieces that have survived the years – click on the pictures to go to the eBay listings.
Above is a sleigh seen on eBay with five plastic reindeer – a single Rudolph in front – similar to the set on I Love Lucy except the base is different.
Below are a couple of similar looking alternatives:
If you were looking for the Stewart B McCulloch statues like the pair on I Love Lucy thiese should do nicely. They are currently on eBay. They are painted differently to the pair on the show but otherwise identical.
See themat: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stewart-B-McCulloch-Wise-Oriental-Man-Woman-Statues-Rare-I-LOVE-LUCY-1950s/253266288156
I see a trinket/cigarette box on eBay very like the cigarette box on the coffee table on I Love Lucy – it is chalkware by Borghese – the screen grab above is from Lucy misses the Mertzes. We cannot tell the color of the box from the b/w episodes, but we do have a clue from a color movie clip taken by a member of the audience in an early episode and the box appears to be a light color perhaps similar to the box below.
Nesco canisters seen on eBay recently
The above set of three metal kitchen canisters are in the same design as those seen in Lucy Ricardo’s kitchen however the canister set seen in the b/w screen capture from the show below appear to be a darker color than the white ones seen here. Lucy’s kitchen had a set of four canisters and a matching square bread box all with the the same floral motif.
Read more about the original Nesco design in this post.
In the screen capture above from the charm school spisode of I Love Lucy we notice two small framed prints high up over the mantel. These automotive prints of early carriages are examples of framed prints that were sold in sets in the mid century era. Examples of these are often seen on eBay. Below is a closer look at the details as seen on the show.
The same two pictures along with a matching third print were also seen below the Maurice Utrillo picture on the back wall in other episodes.
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
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.
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:
