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 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