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The Estates of Lorraine and John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location128 American Road, Morris Plains, New Jersey, United States In Person PreviewSunday, September 11th: 12:00 noon to 5:00pm with films of Dizzy`s from 6-8pm

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Dizzy Gillespie: The Life of a Jazz Legend
Own a piece of American music history

A very special sale of the Estate of Lorraine and John Birks Gillespie

Quick Bio:



The famous trumpeter was born in Cheraw, South Carolina on October 21, 1917 and died in Englewood, New Jersey in January 6, 1993. He married Lorraine Willis on May 9, 1940. They lived in their Englewood, NJ home from 1965 until their deaths. Lorraine died in June, 2004.
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A LARGE GROUP OF EARLY DIZZY GILLESPIE PHOTOGRAPHS A LARGE GROUP OF EARLY DIZZY GILLESPIE PHOTOGRAPH201A LARGE GROUP OF EARLY DIZZY GILLESPIE PHOTOGRAPHS A LARGE GROUP OF EARLY DIZZY GILLESPIE PHOTOGRAPH
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A LARGE GROUP OF EARLY DIZZY GILLESPIE PHOTOGRAPHS A LARGE GROUP OF EARLY DIZZY GILLESPIE PHOTOGRAPHS
A LARGE GROUP OF DIZZY GILLESPIE PROMOTIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS Some early202A LARGE GROUP OF DIZZY GILLESPIE PROMOTIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS Some early
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A LARGE GROUP OF DIZZY GILLESPIE PROMOTIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS Some early
AN ORIENTAL STYLE LACQUERED BOX With gilt and paint decoration, together with faux ivory monkeys and203AN ORIENTAL STYLE LACQUERED BOX With gilt and paint decoration, together with faux ivory monkeys and
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AN ORIENTAL STYLE LACQUERED BOX With gilt and paint decoration, together with faux ivory monkeys and elephants, fair condition
A GROUP OF ASSORTED TABLE ARTICLES Including a plaster bust initialed LG, a frog playing the trumpet204A GROUP OF ASSORTED TABLE ARTICLES Including a plaster bust initialed LG, a frog playing the trumpet
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A GROUP OF ASSORTED TABLE ARTICLES Including a plaster bust initialed LG, a frog playing the trumpet, signed "Dizzy", and a music box
A BLACK PAINTED WOODEN CANE With brass and gold mounts and faux ivory grip, 23"l205A BLACK PAINTED WOODEN CANE With brass and gold mounts and faux ivory grip, 23"l
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A BLACK PAINTED WOODEN CANE With brass and gold mounts and faux ivory grip, 23"l
A GROUP OF SEVEN MINIATURE SILVER AND COLORLESS GLASS PERFUMES With enamel stoppers, together with a206A GROUP OF SEVEN MINIATURE SILVER AND COLORLESS GLASS PERFUMES With enamel stoppers, together with a
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A GROUP OF SEVEN MINIATURE SILVER AND COLORLESS GLASS PERFUMES With enamel stoppers, together with a sterling silver thimble with floral trim
A GROUP OF ASSORTED STAINLESS AND GOLD WASHED FLATWARE Together with assorted sterling plated flatwa207A GROUP OF ASSORTED STAINLESS AND GOLD WASHED FLATWARE Together with assorted sterling plated flatwa
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A GROUP OF ASSORTED STAINLESS AND GOLD WASHED FLATWARE Together with assorted sterling plated flatware, fair condition
A GROUP OF ASSORTED SILVER PLATED TABLE ARTICLES Including a wine cooler, covered vegetable dish, sh208A GROUP OF ASSORTED SILVER PLATED TABLE ARTICLES Including a wine cooler, covered vegetable dish, sh
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A GROUP OF ASSORTED SILVER PLATED TABLE ARTICLES Including a wine cooler, covered vegetable dish, sherbets, and bread tray
A PAIR OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S SUSPENDERS The front sections made of rubber and depicting drums, a bass209A PAIR OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S SUSPENDERS The front sections made of rubber and depicting drums, a bass
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A PAIR OF DIZZY GILLESPIE'S SUSPENDERS The front sections made of rubber and depicting drums, a bass, a man playing the saxophone, and another m...
AN ENDANGERED SPECIES BUDWEISER STEIN Together with a mug, jug, shoe, and diminutive wooden ice crea210AN ENDANGERED SPECIES BUDWEISER STEIN Together with a mug, jug, shoe, and diminutive wooden ice crea
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AN ENDANGERED SPECIES BUDWEISER STEIN Together with a mug, jug, shoe, and diminutive wooden ice cream maker
A GROUP OF EPHEMERA Including an itinerary for Dizzy Gillespie's Near East, Middle East, and Europea211A GROUP OF EPHEMERA Including an itinerary for Dizzy Gillespie's Near East, Middle East, and Europea
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A GROUP OF EPHEMERA Including an itinerary for Dizzy Gillespie's Near East, Middle East, and European tours, a Christmas card for Lorraine from ...
A GROUP OF CONTRACTS Together with two selections of sheet music212A GROUP OF CONTRACTS Together with two selections of sheet music
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A GROUP OF CONTRACTS Together with two selections of sheet music
A GROUP OF FRANCIS PAUDRA MEMORABILIA With a signed photograph, letters, and a cassette tape of Dizz213A GROUP OF FRANCIS PAUDRA MEMORABILIA With a signed photograph, letters, and a cassette tape of Dizz
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A GROUP OF FRANCIS PAUDRA MEMORABILIA With a signed photograph, letters, and a cassette tape of Dizzy and Charlie "Bird" Parker
A GROUP OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF DIZZY GILLESPIE PLAYING IN CONCERT Some autographed214A GROUP OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF DIZZY GILLESPIE PLAYING IN CONCERT Some autographed
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A GROUP OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF DIZZY GILLESPIE PLAYING IN CONCERT Some autographed
A GROUP OF AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOGRAPHS OF MUSICIANS WITH DIZZY GILLESPIE One signed by Phineas Newborn J215A GROUP OF AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOGRAPHS OF MUSICIANS WITH DIZZY GILLESPIE One signed by Phineas Newborn J
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A GROUP OF AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOGRAPHS OF MUSICIANS WITH DIZZY GILLESPIE One signed by Phineas Newborn Jr. and other photographs of Dizzy in concert, 8 pi
A GROUP OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF LORRAINE AND DIZZY GILLESPIE Some signed by Dizzy and Lorr216A GROUP OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF LORRAINE AND DIZZY GILLESPIE Some signed by Dizzy and Lorr
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A GROUP OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF LORRAINE AND DIZZY GILLESPIE Some signed by Dizzy and Lorraine, 4 pieces
AN AUSTRIAN PATINATED METAL CANDELABRA SET Central three lights held by figural angel, together with217AN AUSTRIAN PATINATED METAL CANDELABRA SET Central three lights held by figural angel, together with
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AN AUSTRIAN PATINATED METAL CANDELABRA SET Central three lights held by figural angel, together with a pair of column form candlesticks, tallest 16&...
A COLORLESS GLASS BACCARAT LEAF FORM NUT DISH Together with a colorless glass Orrefors sugar bowl218A COLORLESS GLASS BACCARAT LEAF FORM NUT DISH Together with a colorless glass Orrefors sugar bowl
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A COLORLESS GLASS BACCARAT LEAF FORM NUT DISH Together with a colorless glass Orrefors sugar bowl
A GROUP OF ASSORTED COLORLESS PRESSED AND CUT GLASS TABLE ARTICLES Including vases, dishes, and a pi219A GROUP OF ASSORTED COLORLESS PRESSED AND CUT GLASS TABLE ARTICLES Including vases, dishes, and a pi
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A GROUP OF ASSORTED COLORLESS PRESSED AND CUT GLASS TABLE ARTICLES Including vases, dishes, and a pitcher, apx. 30 pieces
A PAIR OF BLOWN GLASS CANDLESTICKS Together with four colorless glass decanters and an amethyst vase220A PAIR OF BLOWN GLASS CANDLESTICKS Together with four colorless glass decanters and an amethyst vase
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A PAIR OF BLOWN GLASS CANDLESTICKS Together with four colorless glass decanters and an amethyst vase with matching glass