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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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD SHELL FORM EARRINGS Apx. 3.4 dwt.851A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD SHELL FORM EARRINGS Apx. 3.4 dwt.
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD SHELL FORM EARRINGS Apx. 3.4 dwt.
A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS Apx. 4.3 dwt.852A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS Apx. 4.3 dwt.
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS Apx. 4.3 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CARTIER INGOT SUSPENDED FROM A GOLD CHAIN Apx. 26.5 dwt.853A 14K YELLOW GOLD CARTIER INGOT SUSPENDED FROM A GOLD CHAIN Apx. 26.5 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CARTIER INGOT SUSPENDED FROM A GOLD CHAIN Apx. 26.5 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD REPRODUCTION VICTORIAN LOCKET BRACELET IN ETRUSCAN MOTIF Apx. 42.9 dwt.854A 14K YELLOW GOLD REPRODUCTION VICTORIAN LOCKET BRACELET IN ETRUSCAN MOTIF Apx. 42.9 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD REPRODUCTION VICTORIAN LOCKET BRACELET IN ETRUSCAN MOTIF Apx. 42.9 dwt.
AN 18K ERNEST BOREL "MYSTERY" WATCH With a sapphire crystal, with attached bracelet, 18K watch & bra855AN 18K ERNEST BOREL "MYSTERY" WATCH With a sapphire crystal, with attached bracelet, 18K watch & bra
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AN 18K ERNEST BOREL "MYSTERY" WATCH With a sapphire crystal, with attached bracelet, 18K watch & bracelet apx. 24.1 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK CHARM BRACELET WITH FOUR GOLD COIN CHARMS Apx. 44 dwt.856A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK CHARM BRACELET WITH FOUR GOLD COIN CHARMS Apx. 44 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK CHARM BRACELET WITH FOUR GOLD COIN CHARMS Apx. 44 dwt.
A TUMBLED GARNET BEADED NECKLACE 34"l857A TUMBLED GARNET BEADED NECKLACE 34"l
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A TUMBLED GARNET BEADED NECKLACE 34"l
A MORGAN 1924 $20 COIN REPRODUCTION Suspende from a gold link chain, apx. 46.1 dwt.858A MORGAN 1924 $20 COIN REPRODUCTION Suspende from a gold link chain, apx. 46.1 dwt.
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A MORGAN 1924 $20 COIN REPRODUCTION Suspende from a gold link chain, apx. 46.1 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET WITH HEART LINKS Apx. 6.6 dwt.859A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET WITH HEART LINKS Apx. 6.6 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET WITH HEART LINKS Apx. 6.6 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK NECKLACE WITH SUSPENDED JESUS A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK NECKLACE WITH SUSPENDED 860A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK NECKLACE WITH SUSPENDED JESUS A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK NECKLACE WITH SUSPENDED
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK NECKLACE WITH SUSPENDED JESUS A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK NECKLACE WITH SUSPENDED JESUS
A 14K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WITH BALL DESIGN Apx. 5.9 dwt.861A 14K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WITH BALL DESIGN Apx. 5.9 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WITH BALL DESIGN Apx. 5.9 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE HEART RING Apx. 4.8 dwt.862A 14K YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE HEART RING Apx. 4.8 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD DOUBLE HEART RING Apx. 4.8 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD RING WITH AN EXTENDED LEAF FORM And one small turquoise cabochon, apx. 5.5 dwt.863A 14K YELLOW GOLD RING WITH AN EXTENDED LEAF FORM And one small turquoise cabochon, apx. 5.5 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD RING WITH AN EXTENDED LEAF FORM And one small turquoise cabochon, apx. 5.5 dwt.
A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN WITH CROSS A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN WITH CROSS864A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN WITH CROSS A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN WITH CROSS
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A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN WITH CROSS A 14K GOLD ROSARY CHAIN WITH CROSS
A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET865A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK BRACELET
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET WITH DOUBLE HANGING FISH PENDANTS Apx. 14.5 dwt.866A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET WITH DOUBLE HANGING FISH PENDANTS Apx. 14.5 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET WITH DOUBLE HANGING FISH PENDANTS Apx. 14.5 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD BANGLE BRACELET Apx. 8.3 dwt.867A 14K YELLOW GOLD BANGLE BRACELET Apx. 8.3 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD BANGLE BRACELET Apx. 8.3 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE868A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE Apx. 22.9 dwt.869A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE Apx. 22.9 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE Apx. 22.9 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET With broken link870A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET With broken link
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET With broken link
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN BRACELET Apx. 2.2 dwt.871A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN BRACELET Apx. 2.2 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN BRACELET Apx. 2.2 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE Apx. 5.0 dwt.872A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE Apx. 5.0 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE Apx. 5.0 dwt.
TWO STERLING SILVER BRACELETS TWO STERLING SILVER BRACELETS873TWO STERLING SILVER BRACELETS TWO STERLING SILVER BRACELETS
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TWO STERLING SILVER BRACELETS TWO STERLING SILVER BRACELETS
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET With tiger eye B874A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET With tiger eye B
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET With tiger eye Buddha charm, bottle charm, globe charm, heart in a round disc charm, green jade Buddha charm, heart i
A LUCIEN PICARD 14K YELLOW GOLD WATCH With multiple circles with outer garnet and inner gold, apx. 1875A LUCIEN PICARD 14K YELLOW GOLD WATCH With multiple circles with outer garnet and inner gold, apx. 1
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A LUCIEN PICARD 14K YELLOW GOLD WATCH With multiple circles with outer garnet and inner gold, apx. 16.5 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD AND GARNET RING WITH GOLD BALL CENTER Apx. 3 dwt.876A 14K YELLOW GOLD AND GARNET RING WITH GOLD BALL CENTER Apx. 3 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD AND GARNET RING WITH GOLD BALL CENTER Apx. 3 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD AND IVORY RING Apx. 4 dwt.877A 14K YELLOW GOLD AND IVORY RING Apx. 4 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD AND IVORY RING Apx. 4 dwt.
A WOOD CARVING OF AN INDIAN WOMAN With latticework cutout crown, framed in 18K yellow gold earrings,878A WOOD CARVING OF AN INDIAN WOMAN With latticework cutout crown, framed in 18K yellow gold earrings,
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A WOOD CARVING OF AN INDIAN WOMAN With latticework cutout crown, framed in 18K yellow gold earrings, small emerald third eye, and 18K yellow gold chai
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET WITH A GLOBE CHARM With small turquoise stones and a gold hand char879A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET WITH A GLOBE CHARM With small turquoise stones and a gold hand char
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHARM BRACELET WITH A GLOBE CHARM With small turquoise stones and a gold hand charm, apx, 5.1 dwt
A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS WITH ONYX CABOCHONS Apx. 5.5 dwt880A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS WITH ONYX CABOCHONS Apx. 5.5 dwt
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS WITH ONYX CABOCHONS Apx. 5.5 dwt
A 14K YELLOW GOLD "TRY GOD" TIE TACK Apx. 1.8 dwt.881A 14K YELLOW GOLD "TRY GOD" TIE TACK Apx. 1.8 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD "TRY GOD" TIE TACK Apx. 1.8 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD MADONNA CHARM A 14K YELLOW GOLD MADONNA CHARM;882A 14K YELLOW GOLD MADONNA CHARM A 14K YELLOW GOLD MADONNA CHARM;
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD MADONNA CHARM A 14K YELLOW GOLD MADONNA CHARM;
A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE Apx. 5.8 dwt.883A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE Apx. 5.8 dwt.
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE Apx. 5.8 dwt.
A 14K YELLOW GOLD BIRDCAGE CHARM A 14K YELLOW GOLD BIRDCAGE CHARM;884A 14K YELLOW GOLD BIRDCAGE CHARM A 14K YELLOW GOLD BIRDCAGE CHARM;
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD BIRDCAGE CHARM A 14K YELLOW GOLD BIRDCAGE CHARM;
A 14K YELLOW GOLD RING WITH TWO HEARTS One a pendant charm, together with a 14K gold band ring885A 14K YELLOW GOLD RING WITH TWO HEARTS One a pendant charm, together with a 14K gold band ring
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD RING WITH TWO HEARTS One a pendant charm, together with a 14K gold band ring
A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK NECKLACE Apx. 5.3 dwt886A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK NECKLACE Apx. 5.3 dwt
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD LINK NECKLACE Apx. 5.3 dwt
A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD CHUNK EARRINGS Together with one 14K yellow gold earring887A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD CHUNK EARRINGS Together with one 14K yellow gold earring
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD CHUNK EARRINGS Together with one 14K yellow gold earring
A 14K GOLD CHARM WITH MUSICAL NOTES AND STAFF Apx. 1.2 dwt.888A 14K GOLD CHARM WITH MUSICAL NOTES AND STAFF Apx. 1.2 dwt.
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A 14K GOLD CHARM WITH MUSICAL NOTES AND STAFF Apx. 1.2 dwt.
A 14K GOLD TWO-TONE NECKLACE Apx. 13.4 dwt889A 14K GOLD TWO-TONE NECKLACE Apx. 13.4 dwt
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A 14K GOLD TWO-TONE NECKLACE Apx. 13.4 dwt
A 14K YELLOW GOLD DOLPHIN FORM RING Apx. 1.4 dwt890A 14K YELLOW GOLD DOLPHIN FORM RING Apx. 1.4 dwt
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD DOLPHIN FORM RING Apx. 1.4 dwt
A 14K YELLOW GOLD LADY'S RING SET WITH A ROUGH CRYSTAL STONE Set with three circular diamonds, total892A 14K YELLOW GOLD LADY'S RING SET WITH A ROUGH CRYSTAL STONE Set with three circular diamonds, total
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD LADY'S RING SET WITH A ROUGH CRYSTAL STONE Set with three circular diamonds, total estimated weight apx. 0.15 carat, clarity V...
A 14K YELLOW GOLD DISC ENGRAVED "TO DIZZY WITH LOVE BLUE NOTE 1992" Apx. 34.20 dwt893A 14K YELLOW GOLD DISC ENGRAVED "TO DIZZY WITH LOVE BLUE NOTE 1992" Apx. 34.20 dwt
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD DISC ENGRAVED "TO DIZZY WITH LOVE BLUE NOTE 1992" Apx. 34.20 dwt
A GOLD NECKLACE WORN BY DIZZY GILLESPIE Comprisin894A GOLD NECKLACE WORN BY DIZZY GILLESPIE Comprisin
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A GOLD NECKLACE WORN BY DIZZY GILLESPIE Comprising a gold chain, a rough crystal stone in gold, a license plate with the name "Lorraine" a...
A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND, AND EMERALD E895A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND, AND EMERALD E
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND, AND EMERALD EARRINGS With forty-six round mixed cut emeralds, total estimated weight apx. 4.00 carats, and 184 ful
A PAIR OF 14K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS Each set with a round brilliant cut diamond, each wei896A PAIR OF 14K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS Each set with a round brilliant cut diamond, each wei
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A PAIR OF 14K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS Each set with a round brilliant cut diamond, each weighing 1.00 carat, clarity VS2, color I
A 14K YELLOW GOLD STUD EARRING With a round brilliant cut diamond, weighing apx. 0.17 carat, clarity897A 14K YELLOW GOLD STUD EARRING With a round brilliant cut diamond, weighing apx. 0.17 carat, clarity
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD STUD EARRING With a round brilliant cut diamond, weighing apx. 0.17 carat, clarity I1, color H-I
A 14K YELLOW GOLD STUD EARRING With one round red garnet898A 14K YELLOW GOLD STUD EARRING With one round red garnet
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD STUD EARRING With one round red garnet
A PAIR OF 14K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS Each with a round brilliant cut diamond, one with est899A PAIR OF 14K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS Each with a round brilliant cut diamond, one with est
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A PAIR OF 14K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS Each with a round brilliant cut diamond, one with estimated weight 0.77 carat, SI2, color IJ, the other
A 14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND STUD EARRING WITH SCREW BACK With one round brilliant cut diamond, weighin900A 14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND STUD EARRING WITH SCREW BACK With one round brilliant cut diamond, weighin
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A 14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND STUD EARRING WITH SCREW BACK With one round brilliant cut diamond, weighing apx. 1.00 carat, clarity I1, color I-J
A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS Comprising three interlocking circles, each set with 901A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS Comprising three interlocking circles, each set with
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A PAIR OF 14K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS Comprising three interlocking circles, each set with a circular diamond