Bill Monroe 'Father of Bluegrass Music' Sale & Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationUnited States In Person Preview22nd December 9am - 1pm

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This 100 lot sale of items from the collection of Bill Monroe - "The Father of Bluegrass Music" - will be held at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. Highlights include Monroes vintage mandolins, stageware and personal household treasures.
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Lot 6161 - Lot 61
Berenice Denton Estates
Two of Bill Monroe's Appointment books: These two books show dates of concerts and performances for 1995. There are prayer cards in the inside a...
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Lot 6262 - Lot 62
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Bill Monroe's Blue Jeans: These blue jeans are made by Long Haul. They are a size 38 and are very stiffly starched. The jeans are dark denim and...
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Lot 6363 - Lot 63
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Bill Monroe's Diamond Chip Tie Tack: This tie tack is 14kt gold and has a diamond chip in the center. The tie tack is from A&Z Hayward Jewel...
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Lot 6464 - Lot 64
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Bill Monroe's Talent Directory: This 4 foot by 32 inch sign has a list of performers on it. It lists Bill Monroe, James Monroe, Ralph Stanley, B...
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Lot 6565 - Lot 65
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2 Sets of Bill Monroe's gold plated Cuff Links: Both of these pairs of Cuff Links are gold plated. One is a plain oval and the other is an oval ...
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Lot 6666 - Lot 66
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Bill Monroe's Pocket Card Holder: This black leather cardholder has gold edges. Inside are prayer cards and pictures of Jesus. Bill was a religi...
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Lot 6767 - Lot 67
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Bill Monroe's Double Crosscut Saw: Bill Monroe was a farmer at heart. When he was not playing his mandolin he was working on his land. This is h...
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Lot 6868 - Lot 68
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Bill Monroe's Brown Suede/Leather Hat: This 7 1/4 Stetson Hat is the most unique hat up for auction and was one of Bill's favorites. It has ...
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Lot 6969 - Lot 69
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Bill Monroe's Vintage Mandolin Case: This is a brown and black Mandolin case. The case is dirty and has a broken latch and does not open. The ca...
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Lot 7070 - Lot 70
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Bill Monroe's Blue Belt Buckle: This Blue Belt Buckle has a silver edge and blue background. In the center of the Belt Buckle in a darker blue, ...
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Lot 7171 - Lot 71
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Bill Monroe's Charlie 1 Horse Hat with Box: This Charlie One Horse Hat is a 7 3/4. The hat is a custom designed hat and is still in its original...
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Lot 7272 - Lot 72
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Bill Monroe's Blonde Wood Clock: A fan made This Clock especially for Bill Monroe. The clock is decorated with a mandolin is made of a blonde co...
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Lot 7373 - Lot 73
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Bill Monroe's Walking Cane: This is a black lacquered hand carved walking cane inscribed "1995 William Smith Monroe 84 years young 56 years...
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Lot 7474 - Lot 74
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Bill Monroe's Jesus lapel pin: It was common for Bill Monroe to wear lapel pins, but it was also common for Bill to show is belief in Jesus as w...
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Lot 7575 - Lot 75
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Bill Monroe's Grey Three Piece Suit: This grey three-piece suit was worn on an album cover. The Jacket is a 42 and the pants are 38. It is the V...
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Lot 7676 - Lot 76
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Bill Monroe's Special Limited Edition Belt Buckle: This Belt Buckle is one of only five hundred Belt Buckles made. The Bluegrass Association iss...
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Lot 7777 - Lot 77
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Bill Monroe's Tan Corduroy Suit: This suit is made in Poland by Monsieur Lauro. The Jacket has leather buttons and three pockets. The jacket is ...
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Lot 7878 - Lot 78
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Bill Monroe's Mandolin Head Stock Trophy: Gibson Guitars gave this mandolin head stock trophy to Bill as a birthday present in 1994. It is 21 1/...
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Lot 7979 - Lot 79
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Bill Monroe's Buffalo Nickel Belt Buckle: This Belt Buckle measures 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches. It is black with gold detailed flowers and horseshoes...
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Lot 8080 - Lot 80
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Bill Monroe's American Express Belt and Buckle: This American Express Wells Butterfeild Buckle is on a hand tooled leather belt. The Buckle is b...
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