Ralph W. Isbell Estate Real Estate & Personal Property Live Auction
Saturday, October 31st at 9am CT
7431 Cemetery Road - Bowling Green, KY 42103
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Ralph Isbell Estate auction featuring a log home, 2 lots, antiques, collectibles and much, much more!
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ORDER OF SALE:
Garage Items - Truck, Lawn Mowers, Tools & More at 9:00 AM
Real Estate at 10:00 AM
Antiques, Glassware & Collectibles Immediately Following the Real Estate
REAL ESTATE OFFERED IN THREE TRACTS:
Real Estate - Offered in Three Tracts: The Ralph W. Isbell Estate will be offered at public auction on Saturday, October 31, at 10:00 AM. The real estate is located at 7431 Cemetery Road, Bowling Green, KY 42103.
Tract 1: The house tract contains 1.1 acres and fronts Cemetery Road and Pleasant Hill Road. Built in 1958, the 1,408 sq. ft. log home offers three bedrooms and one full bath. The property features an asphalt driveway, mature shade trees and a detached garage. The home has a shingle roof and a large rear deck. Interior features include an eat-in kitchen with linoleum flooring and laminate countertops, laminate flooring and carpet, a living room and large foyer. The home has window air, electric heat and a gas space heater. The updated bathroom offers a whirlpool tub and separate shower.
Tract 2: A 0.3-acre lot fronting Cemetery Road and Pleasant Hill Road.
Tract 3: A 0.03-acre lot also fronting Cemetery Road and Pleasant Hill Road.
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AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Anyone who knew Ralph knew he was a collector. He not only enjoyed collecting, but also recognized quality and had an eye for distinctive and unique items. Join us sale day for an outstanding selection of quality antiques, glassware, artifacts and many other collectibles. Many items are listed, but many more will be available on sale day! This sale will last all day, and a caterer will be available.
PERSONAL PROPERTY LISTING:
Vehicle, Generator, Lawn Mowers, Tools & More:
1971 Chevrolet C10 long-bed pickup
Firman H07553 7,500-watt dual-fuel portable generator, 120/240V
Ferris 400S zero-turn mower with 48" cutting deck and Kawasaki 21.5 HP engine
Craftsman M100 and M90 lawn mowers
Stihl BR200 gas backpack leaf blower
Stihl FS56RC gas string trimmer
floor jack
portable air compressor
yard tools
antique tools
extension ladders
water coolers and ice chests
hand saws
circular saws
greasing tools
hedge trimmers
hand clippers
levels
wrenches
staplers
old funnels
buckets and wash tubs
and much more.
Outdoor Furniture & Farmstead Collectibles:
Antique millstone, 36" dia. x 6" thick
numerous black pots and kettles
cast-iron and concrete benches
statues and figurines
old hanging lanterns
two cast-iron dinner bells with ornate yokes
antique Gem No. 80 cast-iron cooking/heating stove
antique lever and mechanical butter churns, including wooden and stoneware crock examples
kerosene table lamps
wall-mounted kerosene reflector lamps
and wall-mounted coffee grinders.
Antique Furniture & Primitives:
Antique oak round pedestal dining table with claw feet, 48", with six matching oak cane-bottom chairs with claw feet
antique oak curved curio/china cabinet with glass side panels, single glass door and claw feet
antique oak raised-panel ice chest, 42 1/2" H x 27" W x 19" D
antique oak sideboard/buffet with three center drawers, two cabinet doors, large lower drawer and claw feet
antique oak Acme Hoosier-style kitchen cabinet with upper and lower drawers, 78" H x 46 1/2" W x 28 1/4" D
antique butcher-block table
four antique wooden butter churns with dashers
antique oak display cabinet with glass doors, center drawer, two lower cabinet doors and casters, approximately 74" H x 39 3/4" W x 16" D.
Additional Antique & Vintage Furniture:
Mahogany four-poster double bed on casters with pineapple-style finials
white-clad oak icebox-style cabinet/nightstand
cherry four-drawer chest with dovetail drawers
serpentine-front five-drawer chest with claw feet and mirror
antique White Sewing Machine Company sewing machine and case
classic antique mechanical wooden butter churn
vintage wooden box purse with finger joints
Queen Anne/Victorian Revival upholstered side chair with ornate carving
antique-style crank wall telephone
classic Philco tabletop tube radio
Chopin antique wooden console phonograph
vintage wooden dresser-top shaving vanity
vintage wooden spinning wheel
large antique-style walking spinning wheel
camelback steamer trunk
rocking armchairs with lion-head arm terminals
vintage round occasional table with claw-and-ball metal feet
antique sideboard with single drawer and glass-front cabinets
small vintage flat-top wooden trunk
vintage wooden armchair with lion-head arm terminals
coffee table with center drawer on casters
antique oak three-drawer washstand with mirror and towel rack
antique storage cabinet with double upper and lower doors
vintage wooden yarn winder/skein reel
antique pine two-door cupboard with raised-panel doors
oak combination cabinet and dressing stand/vanity with glass-front cabinet and four dovetail drawers
six-drawer dresser
couch
loveseat
electric reclining chair
and round curved console table with glass top.
Clocks:
Waltham 31-day chime pendulum wall clock with regulator-style design
Sessions mantel clock
Seth Thomas small mantel clock
Ingraham 8-day mantel clock
antique French alabaster mantel clock
antique wooden pendulum wall clock with pillow-and-scroll-style case
antique wooden calendar wall clock with regulator-style case
octagon-top schoolhouse regulator wall clock
gingerbread mechanical mantel/kitchen clock
antique grandfather clock with display cabinet and scroll top
antique wooden mantel shelf clock
vintage arched wooden mantel clock
antique mechanical round-top shelf clock
Parliament mantel clock
American gingerbread mantel clock
decorative electric sailing-ship clock
wooden mantel clock with Mission-style case
oak wall clock with pendulum
Centurion 35-day wall clock
and Ansonia wall clock.
Vintage, Collectibles & Decorative Items:
Vintage gumball vending machine on stand
several vintage Coke, RC and collectible tins, including Prince Albert product
collection of Indian historical artifacts
numerous wooden walking sticks and canes in various styles and with assorted handles
vintage copper powder flask
vintage powder horns
framed Elvis print by Harold Rigsby
wall-mounted coffee grinder
domed-top steamer trunk
corner whatnot shelf
vintage floor lamp with cast-metal base
assorted mirrors, portraits and paintings
round pedestal accent table with brass-tone claw feet
glass-top rectangular coffee table
antique hall tree with built-in mirror and coat hooks
marbles
Indian doll
Davy Crockett horse and clock
collection of Avon bottles
paper doll
several pieces of pewter
baseball and football cards
children's books and comics
cutting tools
brass letter holders
wicker basket
and brass spittoons
numerous quilts.
Lamps:
Pair of vintage electric hurricane/parlor lamps
antique-style oil lamp with ornate metal base
vintage cranberry-colored hurricane/parlor lamp
wall-mounted antique oil lamp
brass oil lamp with paneled glass shade
clear glass oil lamp with twisted pedestal base
clear glass oil lamp with milk-glass shade
and electric parlor lamp with white milk-glass shade.
China & Stoneware:
Large assortment of china, including Homer Laughlin china and a 16" Royal Ironstone China pitcher and bowl by Alfred Meakin Ltd., England
ironstone
stoneware
crocks
churns
antique two-tone stoneware butter churn
antique single-tone stoneware crock
ceramic pieces
vintage Japanese ceramic biscuit jar
large white-glazed ceramic dog statue
decorative lidded beverage stein
carnival glass
hobnail glass
Vaseline glass
ruby-red glass
Ball jars
cobalt-blue glass bottles
coffee decanters
porcelain utensils
various fluted bowls and serving trays
large assortment of serving plates and bowls
collectible glassware
serving pieces
and other household collectibles.
Kitchen Appliances & Household Items:
Crock-Pots
air fryer
toaster
microwave
LG ThinQ electric smooth-top stove/oven
Frigidaire refrigerator
Whirlpool washer
Hotpoint dryer
and other household items.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Buyer's Premium and Real Estate Terms: A 10% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final bid price of both the real estate and all personal property. The successful purchaser of the real estate shall make a 10% non-refundable down payment on auction day by personal check with proper identification or bank wire transfer. The balance will be due on or before Tuesday, December 1, 2026, with possession given at closing. Real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. The real estate is selling As-Is, subject to all recorded and unrecorded easements, restrictions, rights-of-way and applicable regulations. There are no contingencies, including financing, inspections or appraisal. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to conduct their own inspections and due diligence prior to bidding.
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: The home was built prior to 1978. A lead-based paint disclosure will be available. Prospective purchasers may conduct a lead-based paint risk assessment or inspection prior to auction day. The successful purchaser will be required to sign the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and acknowledge or waive any remaining opportunity to conduct a risk assessment or inspection.
Personal Property Terms: Personal property will sell according to the order of sale stated above. Payment for personal property shall be made by cash, approved check with proper identification or approved credit card. All personal property sells As-Is, Where-Is, with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, and all purchases must be paid in full before removal. Kentucky sales tax of 6% will apply unless the purchaser provides a valid tax-exemption number.
Announcements: Announcements made on auction day take precedence over all prior advertising.
