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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

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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 TRUMPET MUFFLER Labeled Denis Wick Precision Mute, London, wear, 6"h681A TRUMPET MUFFLER Labeled Denis Wick Precision Mute, London, wear, 6"h
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A TRUMPET MUFFLER Labeled Denis Wick Precision Mute, London, wear, 6"h
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF TEN PERCUSSION BELLS Various degrees of condition, together with two sticks682A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF TEN PERCUSSION BELLS Various degrees of condition, together with two sticks
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF TEN PERCUSSION BELLS Various degrees of condition, together with two sticks, 12 pieces
TWO AFUCHE LP WOOD AND METAL CABASAS Wear and imperfections, 8"h683TWO AFUCHE LP WOOD AND METAL CABASAS Wear and imperfections, 8"h
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TWO AFUCHE LP WOOD AND METAL CABASAS Wear and imperfections, 8"h
AN LP (LATIN PERCUSSION INC.) WOODEN GUIRO Together with a red, white and black painted piece, beari684AN LP (LATIN PERCUSSION INC.) WOODEN GUIRO Together with a red, white and black painted piece, beari
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AN LP (LATIN PERCUSSION INC.) WOODEN GUIRO Together with a red, white and black painted piece, bearing a partially legible ink inscription on the insi
AN M. COHEN "LATIN PERCUSSION INC" CHROME SHAKER/GUIRO Together with a ribbed wooden Latin Percussio685AN M. COHEN "LATIN PERCUSSION INC" CHROME SHAKER/GUIRO Together with a ribbed wooden Latin Percussio
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AN M. COHEN "LATIN PERCUSSION INC" CHROME SHAKER/GUIRO Together with a ribbed wooden Latin Percussion agogo and stick, all with wear, 3 pi...
A REMO WEATHER KING AMBASSADOR BATTER USA DRUM AND CYMBALS SET In chrome and brass, four drums, and 686A REMO WEATHER KING AMBASSADOR BATTER USA DRUM AND CYMBALS SET In chrome and brass, four drums, and
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A REMO WEATHER KING AMBASSADOR BATTER USA DRUM AND CYMBALS SET In chrome and brass, four drums, and two cymbals by Ludwig, including a highhat, wear t
A HAND CARVED AND HAND MADE SKIN DRUM The underside fitted with a sticker saying "Made in Kenya", 14687A HAND CARVED AND HAND MADE SKIN DRUM The underside fitted with a sticker saying "Made in Kenya", 14
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A HAND CARVED AND HAND MADE SKIN DRUM The underside fitted with a sticker saying "Made in Kenya", 14"h x 12"diameter
THREE WOOD, CORD, AND SKIN DRUMS Cuba '85, one inscribed Itotle, the next Iya, and the last Okonkolo688THREE WOOD, CORD, AND SKIN DRUMS Cuba '85, one inscribed Itotle, the next Iya, and the last Okonkolo
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THREE WOOD, CORD, AND SKIN DRUMS Cuba '85, one inscribed Itotle, the next Iya, and the last Okonkolo, together with three miniature versions, fr...
A VALJE JACK COSTANZO MODEL DOUBLE DRUM IN WOOD CASE wear and imperfections to surface, 7"h x 16"l689A VALJE JACK COSTANZO MODEL DOUBLE DRUM IN WOOD CASE wear and imperfections to surface, 7"h x 16"l
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A VALJE JACK COSTANZO MODEL DOUBLE DRUM IN WOOD CASE wear and imperfections to surface, 7"h x 16"l
AN M. COHEN LATIN PERCUSSION, INC., GARFIELD, NEW690AN M. COHEN LATIN PERCUSSION, INC., GARFIELD, NEW
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AN M. COHEN LATIN PERCUSSION, INC., GARFIELD, NEW JERSEY, "PATATO MODEL" DRUM Together with a travelling case, a walking stick, and four b...
A CHARLOTTE GILBERTSON "52ND STREET" MIXED MEDIA 691A CHARLOTTE GILBERTSON "52ND STREET" MIXED MEDIA
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A CHARLOTTE GILBERTSON "52ND STREET" MIXED MEDIA Including gold leaf, bronze powders, and glitter on paper, depicting the back of a nude w...
A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF FOUR WALKING STICKS Comprising a duck head example, a carved African piece,692A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF FOUR WALKING STICKS Comprising a duck head example, a carved African piece,
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF FOUR WALKING STICKS Comprising a duck head example, a carved African piece, a silvered-metal (percussion) example, and a pinc
THREE POLAROID CAMERAS WITH CASES Including a Spe693THREE POLAROID CAMERAS WITH CASES Including a Spe
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THREE POLAROID CAMERAS WITH CASES Including a Spectra system example, a 1987 "Stars & Stripes" America's cup commemorative Spectra...
AN ALFRED DUNHILL BURL WOOD HUMIDOR WITH COPPER LINING Patent #2052826, 12" x 10" x 6694AN ALFRED DUNHILL BURL WOOD HUMIDOR WITH COPPER LINING Patent #2052826, 12" x 10" x 6
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AN ALFRED DUNHILL BURL WOOD HUMIDOR WITH COPPER LINING Patent #2052826, 12" x 10" x 6
A BURL-WOOD CHESS, CHECKER, AND GAME SET Probably English, losses. together with a black and white p695A BURL-WOOD CHESS, CHECKER, AND GAME SET Probably English, losses. together with a black and white p
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A BURL-WOOD CHESS, CHECKER, AND GAME SET Probably English, losses. together with a black and white photo of Dizzy playing chess and a partial set of c
TWO STYLIZED BRASS FIGURAL SCULPTURES OF MUSICIANS Each on a wood base, some pitting and imperfectio696TWO STYLIZED BRASS FIGURAL SCULPTURES OF MUSICIANS Each on a wood base, some pitting and imperfectio
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TWO STYLIZED BRASS FIGURAL SCULPTURES OF MUSICIANS Each on a wood base, some pitting and imperfections to surface, from 17"h to 26 1/2"h
A JUNIOR MERCHANT KAMKAP INC, NEW YORK, NY TIN TOY CASH REGISTER Together with a Lennox vase, porcel697A JUNIOR MERCHANT KAMKAP INC, NEW YORK, NY TIN TOY CASH REGISTER Together with a Lennox vase, porcel
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A JUNIOR MERCHANT KAMKAP INC, NEW YORK, NY TIN TOY CASH REGISTER Together with a Lennox vase, porcelain bells, ashtrays, and a carved egg
A CHARLIE CHAPLIN PAINTED BAR LAMP Losses, together with a 35mm photo depicting Dizzy and a partiall698A CHARLIE CHAPLIN PAINTED BAR LAMP Losses, together with a 35mm photo depicting Dizzy and a partiall
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A CHARLIE CHAPLIN PAINTED BAR LAMP Losses, together with a 35mm photo depicting Dizzy and a partially obstructed view of the lamp, 2 pieces
A PIONEER LASER DISC PLAYER Model #CLD-370, 1989, together with three laser discs, "Hoffa", "Ironwee699A PIONEER LASER DISC PLAYER Model #CLD-370, 1989, together with three laser discs, "Hoffa", "Ironwee
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A PIONEER LASER DISC PLAYER Model #CLD-370, 1989, together with three laser discs, "Hoffa", "Ironweed", and "Die Hard 2
A MITSUBISHI VCR/AR CD PLAYER AND RECEIVER Together with a pair of tower speakers700A MITSUBISHI VCR/AR CD PLAYER AND RECEIVER Together with a pair of tower speakers
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A MITSUBISHI VCR/AR CD PLAYER AND RECEIVER Together with a pair of tower speakers