California Pottery, Ethel Mertz, Figurines, Florence Ceramics, I love Lucy Props, Mid-century

The Mertzes in Newport: Florence Ceramics Charmaine

Florence Ceramics Figurine Charmaine in the Merts apartment at Ricardos Newport home
Florence Ceramics Figurine Charmaine in the Merts apartment at Ricardos Newport home

When the fictional Fred and Ethel Mertz moved to Newport they lived in an apartment on the Ricardo’s property. On the mantelpiece behind Desi Arnaz on the set of the Mertzs’ apartment we can see a Florence Ceramics (Pasadena, Ca) figurine “Charmaine”.
I have seen versions of the Charmaine figurine in green and pink.

Florence Ceramics Figurine Charmaine in the Merts apartment at Ricardos Newport home

Florence Ceramics FIGURINE Charmaine
Florence Ceramics was named after the founder Florence Ward to produce gift items such as these figurines inspired by Godey’s Ladys Book. These well made figurines were popular as gift and decor items during the “I love Lucy” years.  See eBay for more examples