This week on eBay I see a 9.5″ brass plate with a Desilu Studios label for  auction at http://www.ebay.com/itm/321854560509  with the title “Extremely Rare I LOVE LUCY Tavern Scene Brass Plate TV Show Prop w/Desilu Label”.   It is different from the plate we identified from the mantel of the I Love Lucy Connecticut house ( the tavern scene is similar but the border does not match). However there was a pair of smaller plates seen by a doorway that we had not identified. Thanks to Rick here are some screen captures of the smaller plates which have smooth borders so those are not a match either.

The listing on ebay this week forbids use of their images but I found another listing on eBay  HERE that lists an identical plate – the plate on the left is of the same design as the one listed as a Desilu prop – here  are the pictures :

These plates were made by the ELPEC Company of England which was registered in 1919 by C E Pascal & P Lloyd. They made reproduction copper and brassware initially based on Belgian designs. The plates at auction may well be Desilu props but so far I have not found a match for them on the I Love Lucy show .

Previously we looked at a Peerage Brass Plate identical to one seen on the mantelpiece on the show as pictured below.  We also noticed that the brass plates used on the set were all mounted on a  circular wooden backing, likely to prevent the brass from rattling on the set.  Click HERE to see the previous post