Absolute Auction - Cox Hardware- Bldg, Inventory, Antiq. & More

2-Day Absolute Auction of

Cox Hardware

Building ~ Fixtures ~ Inventory ~ Antiques

Friday, April 26^th at 10:00 a.m. AND

Saturday, April 27^th at 10:00 a.m.

East Main Street, Mt. Vernon, KY

            The Cox Family has operated at this location since 1907. The time has come to begin another chapter in their lives.  Ms. Martha Cox, the owner, chose to auction the property, fixtures, inventory and antiques in order to give her valued customers an opportunity to have something from the store. This will be 2 fun-filled, exciting days to take a step back in time, gather around with friends and enjoy the auction. Come spend both days with us.

FRIDAY- APRIL 26^TH – 10:00 A.M.

The following items are only a partial list of the many, many items that will be selling: assorted lights ~ water hose fittings ~ trimmer line ~ water hoses ~ sprinklers ~ dog collars ~ assorted tape ~ propane torches and fuel ~ chicken wire ~ assorted door locks, handles, hinges, nuts, bolts, screws, crazy glue ~ phone jacks ~ caster wheels ~ hammers ~ tape measures ~ levels ~ saw blades ~ masonry blades ~ cutoff blades ~ pliers ~ bow saws ~ screw drivers ~ tin snips ~ easy outs ~ rethreaders ~ drill bits (wood, metal and steel) ~ chains ~ hooks ~ swivels ~ pull pins ~ plastic gas cans ~ cable ~ rope ~ plumbing supplies: replacement parts, faucets (plastic, galvanized, brass, and copper fittings) ~ bolts, hex, carriage, lag and different grade ~ scrapers ~ utility knives ~ putty knives ~ concrete tools ~ sand paper ~ screws           ~ washers ~ nuts ~ water proofer ~ aluminum roof coating ~ lacquer thinner ~ acetone ~ mineral spirits ~ turpentine ~ glazing compound ~ furnace cement ~ spackling ~ clear gloss urethane ~

Valspar paint ~ Minwax stain ~ spray paint ~ silicone ~ liquid nails ~ painting supplies: rollers, brushes, pans ~ brooms ~ sump pump ~ barrel pump ~ come-a-long ~ electric fence boxes: insulators, handles ~ screen wire ~ fiber wire ~ hand tools handles including: broom, ax, hatchet, wheel barrow handles ~ wire stretcher ~ shelf brackets ~ wood dowels ~ pipe insulation ~ floor fans ~ push mower tires ~ wheel barrow tires ~ mattocks~ step ladders ~ electrical supplies: wall plates, outlets, testers, boxes, wire ~ assorted hand tools: hoes, shovels, rakes, axes, sledge hammers, pry bars, post driver, post hole diggers, log tongs, bolt cutters, pipe wrenches, blacktop tampers, bull float, garage door parts ~ stove pipes ~ air filters ~ hot water heater parts ~ assorted clamps ~ hog rings and pliers ~ pulley blocks ~ boots ~ gloves ~ keys and key machine ~ locks and keys ~ assorted nails ~ flashlights ~ mail boxes ~ bench vice ~ shelving ~ shop vac ~ trash cans ~ leaf blowers ~ metal fence posts ~ pipe threader Toledo ~ anvil ~ grinder ~ aluminum ladders ~ pipe threading tools ~ air compressor ~ barrel carts ~ dollies ~ horse, mule and pony shoes ~ fuel tank and pump ~ animal cage traps ~ pet door ~ assorted cordless and electric power tools: Dewalt, Milwaukee, Black & Decker and Skil … and much more!

SATURDAY- APRIL 27^TH – 10:00 A.M.

Real Estate: The main building measures 52 x 70 with an upstairs the same size.   Half of the upstairs is finished with a private apartment and a separate entrance. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, and 1 bath. The building has a heat pump as well as a coal furnace.

This building, being across the street from the Rockcastle County Courthouse and next to the city parking lot, offers unlimited potential as retail or office space. Bid last and buy … this building will sell to the highest bidder regardless of the price.

Meal Master wood burning cook stove (cast iron and granite) ~ mechanical churn ~ buggy seat ~ Hoosier cabinet with flower bin ~ Still ~ Oak show case ~ Ringer washer ~ Corn Sheller and box ~ Duncan Phyfe drop leaf table ~ washboards ~ cider press ~ nail kegs ~ metal tubs ~ well pumps ~ sled ~ pedal car ~ old milk bottles ~ toy metal steam shovel ~ old radios ~ carbide lights ~ old firefighting brass nozzles ~ typewriter ~ several prints including: Livingston Depot, Mt. Vernon Depot, Brodhead Fairgrounds and the Renfro Valley Barn ~ crosscut saws ~ Buffalo scale ~ Stimpson computing scale ~ paper machine ~ Coles heating stove (Hot Blast 247) ~ rocking chairs ~ Smith Premier Cabinet typewriter desk with underwood typewriter ~ bow front Oak display cabinet(used for Case knives)~ brass lamp ~ Cast iron pieces including: skillets, pots, corn muffin pans ~ Granite pans and coffee pots ~ Cow bells ~ platform scales ~ antique tools ~ porch swing ~ pleasure chest cooler ~ Royal Crown Cola cooler ~ 2 old side saddles ~ skates (old) ~ oil lamps ~ 2 Daisy Red Rider BB guns ~ lanterns ~ Plymouth wooden spoke rim ~ Lays potato chip can ~ Coca-Cola 1 gallon bottle ~ Crocks ~ Beechnut cigarette advertising sign ~ wooden churn ~ St. Joseph Aspirin clock ~ wooden wagon wheel ~ horn weights ~ ice tongs ~ wood planes ~ Kellogg wall telephone ~

1960 telephone directory of Mt. Vernon, Brodhead & Livingston ~ bottles ~ Coal oil cans ~ old Canteen marked U.S. ~ tobacco basket ~ Ice Cream table and chairs ~ wooden barrel ~ large collection of Case pocket knives ~ show cases ~ display cart from McBees Department Store ~ Wicker fern stands ~ ladder back chairs ~ counter top ~ fire hose ~ Bentwood chairs ~ Oak desk chairs (old) ~ Trunk ~ scooter ~ Mantle ~ horse drawn parts ~ and much more!

Everett Baby Grand Piano and Bench 

Auctioneer’s Note: There will be 2 auction rings running simultaneously most of the day so bring a friend! In the last 47 years our company has been fortunate to conduct many auctions across the state. Never have we been as excited about an auction as we have this one. To sell a family business that’s been around since 1907 is truly an honor.   Please logon to our website for pictures and additional information. We look forward to seeing you on both auction days!

NOTE: Real Estate will sell first on Saturday morning, followed by the remaining personal property.

TERMS: Real Estate: 20% down the day of the sale, balance within 30 days.

 BUYER’S PREMIUM: There will be a 10% Buyer’s Premium added to the winning bid. The sum of the winning bid plus the buyer’s premium will be the sales price. ***Buyer’s Premium applies only to personal property. The real estate is excluded from the Buyer’s Premium.

Announcements days of sale take precedence over printed matter.