I Love Lucy Appraisal

'California Here We Come' I Love Lucy Collector Plate

This is a circular fine porcelain collector plate featuring a vibrant, full-color transfer illustration of the cast of 'I Love Lucy' during the iconic California road trip episode. The scene depicts Lucille Ball (Lucy), Desi Arnaz (Ricky), Vivian Vance (Ethel), and William Frawley (Fred) singing inside a blue convertible. The background features a detailed rendering of the George Washington Bridge and vintage 1950s automobiles. The plate is approximately 8 inches in diameter and is finished with a thin, decorative gold-tone rim. The craftsmanship shows high-quality decal application with smooth transitions and saturation. This specific plate is part of the 'I Love Lucy: The California Years' collection, likely produced by the Hamilton Collection or a similar manufacturer in the early 1990s. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or fading of the artwork, and the gold trim remains intact without rubbing. The bottom of the plate (not visible here) would typically contain the series name, plate number, and official licensing information from CBS, Inc. and Desilu, Too, LLC.