Lucy’s Bedroom Figurines

lucy-bedroom-figurines2 Lucy and Ricky’s bedroom figurines can be seen on the shelf above the beds in most of the bedroom scenes. The pair below are a match for one of the pairs of colonial style figurines that are easy to spot in many of the dialog scenes.

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Pair of Figurines Made in Japan – similar pair seen on I Love Lucy – seen on eBay recently

In  the occupied Japan period such figurines were imported in large numbers and found their way into homes throughout the country. The I Love Lucy set reflects this trend at a time when cheap imports were beginning to impact local industry, with inexpensive imported knick knacks seen on the set, alongside US made decor items ,often local California pottery, usually the heavier items.

Look for similar figurines in the Occupied Japan section on eBay and also in the Collectibles section Continue reading Lucy’s Bedroom Figurines

Ricky Jr’s Nursery Decor

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Dolly Toy Mother Goose Pin-ups in the I Love Lucy Nursery
Dolly Toy Mother Goose Pin-ups in the I Love Lucy Nursery

The “Most famous nursery in the world” was a showcase of the latest in nursery style. TV Viewers could buy the same items in stores and decorate their own nursery with Mother Goose Pin-ups from the Dolly Toy Company
The cute nursery wall pin-up pictures are the 50’s version of today’s wall art stickers, but they have a retro charm that would not be out of place in any modern nursery  or kids playroom.

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Mother Goose Pin-ups as seen on the wall of the I Love Lucy nursery.
CLICK HERE To See Mother Goose Pin-ups on eBay
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Lucy and Desi’s Spice Rack

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Griffith Spice Rack in Desi and Lucy’s kitchen at home
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Lucy’s Griffith spice rack – milk glass in a metal rack, could be red caps and red metal rack.

In this publicity shot of Lucy and Desi Arnaz at home in the kitchen there is a 12 piece Griffith spice set in a metal rack.
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I see a similar Griffith spice set on eBay this week There are several sets of vintage Griffith spice sets on eBay at present but not many in the metal rack.  The racks are also found in other materials. These are very collectible milk glass spice sets that can be found in very good condition. They were made and distributed by Griffith Laboratories Inc., Chicago, Illinois, from the 1930’s – 1950’s. Click here to see similar Griffith spice racks on eBay.

Lucy’s Pyrex Mixing Bowls

Lucy's Pyrex colored nesting bowls
Lucy’s Pyrex colored nesting bowls

Lucy’s Pyrex Mixing Bowls were a nesting set in bright colors which we only see in grayscale on the show, but we can see the original colors in the original vintage sets that are still available for collectors. See this set on eBay today:

Vintage set of 4 Pyrex nesting bowls on eBay
Vintage set of 4 Pyrex nesting bowls on eBay

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Vintage borosilicate  Pryex dishes made by Corning are more heat resistant and shatter proof than present day products bearing the Pyrex label which are made from inferior glass.  However they have to be more than 25 years old to be sure they are indeed Corning dishes. (Read more at http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/pyrex.asp)

Original 1952 Pyrex ad
Original 1952 Pyrex ad
Lucy and Desi at home in the kitchen - see similar bowl  on the left.
Lucy and Desi at home in the kitchen – see similar bowl on the left.

Tip for Collectors:
Do not put your vintage Pyrex in the dishwasher.
FAQ for Pyrex collectors at:  http://www.pyrexlove.com/faq/

Lucy’s Westinghouse Commander Super-Corox Range

Kitchen Range on I Love Lucy
A 1950 Westinghouse Kitchen Range seen on I Love Lucy

Here we are looking at two different models of the Westinghouse Commander Range seen on the show.

1954 Westinghouse Commander Stove also seen on I Love Lucy
1954 Westinghouse Commander Stove was seen on a later season of I Love Lucy

A 1954 Westinghouse Commander Stove Model was seen on a later season of I Love Lucy, it looks similar to the 1950 model but the controls have a different layout.

1954 Westinghouse  Commander Range offered on eBay
1954 Westinghouse Commander Range offered on eBay

There is a working 1954 Westinghouse Commander Stove Model BD-74 offered on eBay this week like the model that was seen in a later season of I Love Lucy. Click HERE to see details.
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Ricardo’s Bookshelf: My Partner, Ben Hogan

1954 book: My Partner, Ben Hogan I Love lucy episode "The Gold Game"
1954 book: My Partner, Ben Hogan I Love lucy episode “The Golf Game”
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Ricky and Fred refer to the book My Partner Ben Hogan in “The Golf Game”

My Partner, Ben Hogan by Jimmy Demaret who was a three time Masters winner and friend of Ben Hogan, “to the degree anyone can, tries to give insight into the man”. “The inside story of professional golf and its greatest player”. Seen above on the mantelpiece in the I Love Lucy episode “The Golf Game”, this is now a scarce book. Author Jimmy Demaret made a guest appearance on the same show.

Jimmy Demaret and Ben Hogan on the  back dust cover
Jimmy Demaret and Ben Hogan on the back dust cover
 Jimmy Demaret 2nd from the  left.on the I Love Lucy show
Guest appearance by Jimmy Demaret, 2nd from the left,.on the I Love Lucy show

Ricardo’s Holiday Decor Santa Sleigh and Reindeers

Santa Sleigh on the Mantel at Lucy and Ricky's apartment
Santa Sleigh on the Mantel at Lucy and Ricky’s apartment

The Mantelpiece at the Ricardo first apartment for a holiday episode presents a very simple display with a retro appeal that is both charming and easy to emulate today.
Its never too early to look for choice vintage pieces such as a genuine vintage cutout sleigh like this one.

Mid century Santa sleigh on base see on eBay
Mid century Santa sleigh on base see on eBay

Here is a Vintage Putz Santa Claus in Sleigh with Reindeer for the mantelpiece. Spot-Lite brand, made in Japan in original box. 10-1/4” x 3” x 2-3/4” high. See it on eBay this week