Category: Gifts
My Favorite Husband Promotional Paperweight
From July 1948 to March 1951 Lucille Ball did a weekly radio show called My Favorite Husband along side Richard Denning as George and Liz Cooper. In January 1949 JELL-O became the sponsor of the popular series and created this promotional paperweight. Made of leather and filled with sand, it features an image of Lucille Ball with gold lettering that reads Sincerely, Lucille Ball (in Lucy’s signature) Star of “My Favorite Husband” Fridays – CBS – JELL-O. The reverse has the name Norman Rowe to whom this particular piece was given to. My Favorite Husband was the basis for I Love Lucy when it was adapted to television.
Lucille Ball & Gary Morton Gifted Jewelry Box/Book Safe
Lucy and Gary often gave useful gifts to colleagues and those close to them. This affectionately inscribed jewelry box or book safe was given to Frank Gorey. Made by the Perma Plaque Corporation, this item was acquired directly from the Frank Gorey Estate. Mr. Gorey was the majordomo for the Ball/Arnaz/Morton family from the late 50’s to the early 90’s.
Lucille Ball Gifted Desk Pen
Lucille Ball was known to give many gifts over the years, especially during the holidays. This desk pen was one of those items given to Bob Winslow. Situated on an onyx base, it features a gold plaque with a “Love Lucy” engraving. The pen was never used and came in the original box with handwritten note card from Lucy.