The Estates of Lorraine and John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie

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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

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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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AN ORREFORS COLORLESS GLASS ASHTRAY Together with an Orrefors cut crystal wine bucket with chrome ha801AN ORREFORS COLORLESS GLASS ASHTRAY Together with an Orrefors cut crystal wine bucket with chrome ha
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AN ORREFORS COLORLESS GLASS ASHTRAY Together with an Orrefors cut crystal wine bucket with chrome handle and matching ice tongs
A PAIR OF WHITE PORCELAIN AND GILT METAL MOUNTED LAMPS Electrified, some wear, 33 1/2"h802A PAIR OF WHITE PORCELAIN AND GILT METAL MOUNTED LAMPS Electrified, some wear, 33 1/2"h
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A PAIR OF WHITE PORCELAIN AND GILT METAL MOUNTED LAMPS Electrified, some wear, 33 1/2"h
AN ORIENTAL STYLE WHITE POTTERY ELEPHANT GARDEN SEAT losses, 21"h, together with a rattan box, 2 pie803AN ORIENTAL STYLE WHITE POTTERY ELEPHANT GARDEN SEAT losses, 21"h, together with a rattan box, 2 pie
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AN ORIENTAL STYLE WHITE POTTERY ELEPHANT GARDEN SEAT losses, 21"h, together with a rattan box, 2 pieces
A HAUG SNEKKERI AIS TEAK WOOD AND SMOKE GLASS COCKTAIL TABLE With central white lined interior and l804A HAUG SNEKKERI AIS TEAK WOOD AND SMOKE GLASS COCKTAIL TABLE With central white lined interior and l
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A HAUG SNEKKERI AIS TEAK WOOD AND SMOKE GLASS COCKTAIL TABLE With central white lined interior and lower shelf, 56"h x 18"w x 32"d
AN OAK BARREL BACK ARMCHAIR WITH BEIGE FABRIC SEAT CUSHION AND BACK Together with matching sofa, a r805AN OAK BARREL BACK ARMCHAIR WITH BEIGE FABRIC SEAT CUSHION AND BACK Together with matching sofa, a r
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AN OAK BARREL BACK ARMCHAIR WITH BEIGE FABRIC SEAT CUSHION AND BACK Together with matching sofa, a round end table, and two demi-lune end tables, some
TWO PAIRS OF CONTEMPORARY BEIGE ULTRASUEDE ARMLESS CHAIRS TWO PAIRS OF CONTEMPORARY BEIGE ULTRASUEDE806TWO PAIRS OF CONTEMPORARY BEIGE ULTRASUEDE ARMLESS CHAIRS TWO PAIRS OF CONTEMPORARY BEIGE ULTRASUEDE
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TWO PAIRS OF CONTEMPORARY BEIGE ULTRASUEDE ARMLESS CHAIRS TWO PAIRS OF CONTEMPORARY BEIGE ULTRASUEDE ARMLESS CHAIRS
A LARGE GROUP OF COINS IN ALBUMS Comprising, twen807A LARGE GROUP OF COINS IN ALBUMS Comprising, twen
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A LARGE GROUP OF COINS IN ALBUMS Comprising, twenty-six 1948-1962 Franklin silver half-dollars, fifty-two 1916-1945 mercury dimes, sixty 1941-1950 whe
A 1920 STANDING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR Together with808A 1920 STANDING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR Together with
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A 1920 STANDING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR Together with a 1900 Morgan silver dollar coin, a Washington mint gold plated silver dollar facsimile commemoratin
A GROUP OF COINS Comprising four Winnipeg centenn809A GROUP OF COINS Comprising four Winnipeg centenn
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A GROUP OF COINS Comprising four Winnipeg centennial dollar coins, expires September 15, 1974, value one dollar in Winnipeg, on verso, "Francis...
A LIMITED EDITION "WATERGATE" SILVER INGOT Depict810A LIMITED EDITION "WATERGATE" SILVER INGOT Depict
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A LIMITED EDITION "WATERGATE" SILVER INGOT Depicting caricature of President Richard Nixon inscribed "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Spea...
A SMALL GOLD COMMEMORATIVE JOHN F. KENNEDY GERMAN811A SMALL GOLD COMMEMORATIVE JOHN F. KENNEDY GERMAN
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A SMALL GOLD COMMEMORATIVE JOHN F. KENNEDY GERMAN COIN Obverse side depicting Kennedy in profile with cross and leaf, inscription on verso states &q...
A LARGE GOLD COMMEMORATIVE JOHN F. KENNEDY GERMAN812A LARGE GOLD COMMEMORATIVE JOHN F. KENNEDY GERMAN
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A LARGE GOLD COMMEMORATIVE JOHN F. KENNEDY GERMAN COIN Obverse side depicting Kennedy in profile with cross and leaf, inscription on verso states &q...
AN ELIZABETH II 1980 50 DOLLAR COIN Canada, 1 oz., stamped 999813AN ELIZABETH II 1980 50 DOLLAR COIN Canada, 1 oz., stamped 999
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AN ELIZABETH II 1980 50 DOLLAR COIN Canada, 1 oz., stamped 999
TWO 1974 SOUTH AFRICAN PAUL KRUGER AND SPRINGBOX GOLD KRUGERRANDS stamped 999, coin approximately 1 814TWO 1974 SOUTH AFRICAN PAUL KRUGER AND SPRINGBOX GOLD KRUGERRANDS stamped 999, coin approximately 1
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TWO 1974 SOUTH AFRICAN PAUL KRUGER AND SPRINGBOX GOLD KRUGERRANDS stamped 999, coin approximately 1 oz.
TWELVE 1999 AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER DOLLARS Coins with original fitted case815TWELVE 1999 AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER DOLLARS Coins with original fitted case
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TWELVE 1999 AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER DOLLARS Coins with original fitted case
NO LOT 816NO LOT
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NO LOT
LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S COLLECTION OF ROSARY BEADS LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S COLLECTION OF ROSARY BEADS817LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S COLLECTION OF ROSARY BEADS LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S COLLECTION OF ROSARY BEADS
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LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S COLLECTION OF ROSARY BEADS LORRAINE GILLESPIE'S COLLECTION OF ROSARY BEADS
A GOLD TONE METAL ESKA QUARTZ POCKET WATCH Housed818A GOLD TONE METAL ESKA QUARTZ POCKET WATCH Housed
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A GOLD TONE METAL ESKA QUARTZ POCKET WATCH Housed in a brown plastic presentation box with brown velvet lining, inscribed on reverse side, "To ...
A SEIKO MEN'S QUARTZ WATCH A SEIKO MEN'S QUARTZ WATCH819A SEIKO MEN'S QUARTZ WATCH A SEIKO MEN'S QUARTZ WATCH
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A SEIKO MEN'S QUARTZ WATCH A SEIKO MEN'S QUARTZ WATCH
A CHOPARD GENEVE STAINLESS STEEL MAN'S WATCH A CHOPARD GENEVE STAINLESS STEEL MAN'S WATCH820A CHOPARD GENEVE STAINLESS STEEL MAN'S WATCH A CHOPARD GENEVE STAINLESS STEEL MAN'S WATCH
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A CHOPARD GENEVE STAINLESS STEEL MAN'S WATCH A CHOPARD GENEVE STAINLESS STEEL MAN'S WATCH
A VACHERON CONSTANTINE LADY'S WATCH WITH STRAP A VACHERON CONSTANTINE LADY'S WATCH WITH STRAP821A VACHERON CONSTANTINE LADY'S WATCH WITH STRAP A VACHERON CONSTANTINE LADY'S WATCH WITH STRAP
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A VACHERON CONSTANTINE LADY'S WATCH WITH STRAP A VACHERON CONSTANTINE LADY'S WATCH WITH STRAP
A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS822A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS
A 14K TWO-TONE ORGANIC FORM GOLD NECKLACE A 14K TWO-TONE ORGANIC FORM GOLD NECKLACE823A 14K TWO-TONE ORGANIC FORM GOLD NECKLACE A 14K TWO-TONE ORGANIC FORM GOLD NECKLACE
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A 14K TWO-TONE ORGANIC FORM GOLD NECKLACE A 14K TWO-TONE ORGANIC FORM GOLD NECKLACE
A 22K YELLOW GOLD INDIAN WEDDING BRACELET Apx. 7.7 dwt.824A 22K YELLOW GOLD INDIAN WEDDING BRACELET Apx. 7.7 dwt.
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A 22K YELLOW GOLD INDIAN WEDDING BRACELET Apx. 7.7 dwt.
A BAUM & MERCIER LADY'S 14K WHITE GOLD MESH BRACELET BUCKLE DESIGN COVER WATCH With seventeen single825A BAUM & MERCIER LADY'S 14K WHITE GOLD MESH BRACELET BUCKLE DESIGN COVER WATCH With seventeen single
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A BAUM & MERCIER LADY'S 14K WHITE GOLD MESH BRACELET BUCKLE DESIGN COVER WATCH With seventeen single cut diamonds, weighing apx. 0.15 carat,...
A LADY-DATE JUST ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL MOVEMENT WATCH With strap (#6517448707), in an 18K yellow go826A LADY-DATE JUST ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL MOVEMENT WATCH With strap (#6517448707), in an 18K yellow go
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A LADY-DATE JUST ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL MOVEMENT WATCH With strap (#6517448707), in an 18K yellow gold case
A METALES CASADOS JMJ LOGO MEXICAN HALLMARK STERLING SILVER PENDANT PIN In sundial design of Aztec c827A METALES CASADOS JMJ LOGO MEXICAN HALLMARK STERLING SILVER PENDANT PIN In sundial design of Aztec c
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A METALES CASADOS JMJ LOGO MEXICAN HALLMARK STERLING SILVER PENDANT PIN In sundial design of Aztec calendar (missing pin)
TWO PLATINUM BAND RINGS Apx. 4.9 dwt.828TWO PLATINUM BAND RINGS Apx. 4.9 dwt.
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TWO PLATINUM BAND RINGS Apx. 4.9 dwt.
A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE BRACELET A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE BRACELET829A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE BRACELET A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE BRACELET
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A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE BRACELET A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE BRACELET
A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE RING A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE RING830A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE RING A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE RING
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A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE RING A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE RING
A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE NECKLACE A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE NECKLACE831A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE NECKLACE A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE NECKLACE
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A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE NECKLACE A STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE NECKLACE
A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN AND CROSS A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN AND CROSS832A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN AND CROSS A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN AND CROSS
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A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN AND CROSS A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN AND CROSS
A 14K GOLD HEART SHAPED RING WITH FULL CUT DIAMOND Weighing apx. 0.05 carat full cut diamond, apx. 3833A 14K GOLD HEART SHAPED RING WITH FULL CUT DIAMOND Weighing apx. 0.05 carat full cut diamond, apx. 3
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A 14K GOLD HEART SHAPED RING WITH FULL CUT DIAMOND Weighing apx. 0.05 carat full cut diamond, apx. 3.7 dwt.
A "SUISSE 20G" FINE GOLD 9999 INGOT Apx. 12.8 dwt.834A "SUISSE 20G" FINE GOLD 9999 INGOT Apx. 12.8 dwt.
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A "SUISSE 20G" FINE GOLD 9999 INGOT Apx. 12.8 dwt.
A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD ETCHED WIDE HOOP EARRINGS Hoop pendant hangs from small upper hoop,835A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD ETCHED WIDE HOOP EARRINGS Hoop pendant hangs from small upper hoop,
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD ETCHED WIDE HOOP EARRINGS Hoop pendant hangs from small upper hoop,
A 14K YELLOW GOLD ST. CHRISTOPHER'S MEDAL PENDANT Apx. 2.7 dwt.836A 14K YELLOW GOLD ST. CHRISTOPHER'S MEDAL PENDANT Apx. 2.7 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD ST. CHRISTOPHER'S MEDAL PENDANT Apx. 2.7 dwt.
TWO 14K YELLOW GOLD ST. CHRISTOPHER'S MEDAL PENDANTS One circle and one oval medal, apx. 3 dwt.837TWO 14K YELLOW GOLD ST. CHRISTOPHER'S MEDAL PENDANTS One circle and one oval medal, apx. 3 dwt.
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TWO 14K YELLOW GOLD ST. CHRISTOPHER'S MEDAL PENDANTS One circle and one oval medal, apx. 3 dwt.
A LUCIEN PICARD LITTLE LADY'S 14K YELLOW GOLD WATCH Apx. 12.9 dwt.838A LUCIEN PICARD LITTLE LADY'S 14K YELLOW GOLD WATCH Apx. 12.9 dwt.
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A LUCIEN PICARD LITTLE LADY'S 14K YELLOW GOLD WATCH Apx. 12.9 dwt.
AN "ARBOR S.A. CHIASSO 9999 GR 50" GOLD INGOT Apx. 32.0 dwt.839AN "ARBOR S.A. CHIASSO 9999 GR 50" GOLD INGOT Apx. 32.0 dwt.
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AN "ARBOR S.A. CHIASSO 9999 GR 50" GOLD INGOT Apx. 32.0 dwt.
A PATEK PHILIPPE LADY'S 18K YELLOW GOLD WATCH With strap and buckle, with Patek Philippe Certificat 840A PATEK PHILIPPE LADY'S 18K YELLOW GOLD WATCH With strap and buckle, with Patek Philippe Certificat
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A PATEK PHILIPPE LADY'S 18K YELLOW GOLD WATCH With strap and buckle, with Patek Philippe Certificat D'Origine dated "Geneve, Mars 1970
A 14K YELLOW GOLD INGOT PENDANT SUSPENDED FROM A GOLD CHAIN Apx. 20.7 dwt.841A 14K YELLOW GOLD INGOT PENDANT SUSPENDED FROM A GOLD CHAIN Apx. 20.7 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD INGOT PENDANT SUSPENDED FROM A GOLD CHAIN Apx. 20.7 dwt.
A WOOD HAND WITH KEY With 14K yellow gold trim842A WOOD HAND WITH KEY With 14K yellow gold trim
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A WOOD HAND WITH KEY With 14K yellow gold trim
A JAEGER LA COULTRE TRAVEL CLOCK In "L.Gillespie" embossed leather case843A JAEGER LA COULTRE TRAVEL CLOCK In "L.Gillespie" embossed leather case
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A JAEGER LA COULTRE TRAVEL CLOCK In "L.Gillespie" embossed leather case
A JAEGER LA COULTRE TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK A JAEGER LA COULTRE TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK844A JAEGER LA COULTRE TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK A JAEGER LA COULTRE TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK
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A JAEGER LA COULTRE TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK A JAEGER LA COULTRE TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK
A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET Apx. 4 dwt.845A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET Apx. 4 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET Apx. 4 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD RING WITH SHOE PENDANT Apx. 2.9 dwt.846A 14K YELLOW GOLD RING WITH SHOE PENDANT Apx. 2.9 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD RING WITH SHOE PENDANT Apx. 2.9 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET Apx. 7 dwt.847A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET Apx. 7 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET Apx. 7 dwt.
A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD LARGE HOOP EARRINGS Apx. 5.0 dwt.848A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD LARGE HOOP EARRINGS Apx. 5.0 dwt.
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD LARGE HOOP EARRINGS Apx. 5.0 dwt.
A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE COW EARRINGS Apx. 5.0 dwt.849A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE COW EARRINGS Apx. 5.0 dwt.
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE COW EARRINGS Apx. 5.0 dwt.
A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD FAN EARRINGS Apx. 4.7 dwt.850A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD FAN EARRINGS Apx. 4.7 dwt.
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD FAN EARRINGS Apx. 4.7 dwt.