DOWNSIZING AUCTION
Begins:
Tuesday, May. 5th 2026 at 12:00 AM
Ends:
Wednesday, May. 13th 2026 at 10:00 AM
HILBERT COWLES DOWNSIZING AUCTION
Auction Ends: WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH, 2026 AT 10:00 AM
This is a Timed, Online Only Auction Event with a soft close! Click the above tab for catalog, terms and registration!!
OPEN HOUSE/INSPECTION: Monday, May 11th from 5:00-6:00 PM
Location: 2208 Avenue M, Fort Madison, Iowa
(1 block south of the Fraise Auction & Real Estate office on 23rd St. to Avenue M, then ½ block east)
Auctioneer’s Note: Mr. Cowles was an exceptionally skilled woodworker, and many of the furniture pieces in this auction were handcrafted by him. The auction will also feature a selection of his name-brand woodworking equipment, tools and household with over 300 cataloged lots available.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- 36″ x 16’4″ Aluminum Handicap Ramp
- Grizzly Model G1495 heavy duty wood lathe
- Central Machinery T-5907 30” sheet metal brake
- Ryobi 12 5/16” precision surface planer
- Grizzly Model G0739 oscillating spindle sander
- Craftsman 10” table saw
- Craftsman bench grinder
- Craftsman router & router table
- Ryobi & others routers
- Craftsman 12” band saw/sander
- Rockwald 16-spd. drill press
- Shop vacs
- Wood work bench & shop made rolling cabinets/organizers
- quantity of scrap wood/lumber (oak, walnut, cedar, etc.)
- Tools chests and assorted hand tools
- power tools
- Assorted woodworking clamps
- Router bits, spade bits, etc.
- Campbell Hausfeld air compressor
- Craftsman LT2000 riding mower
- Stihl leaf blower & string trimmer
- Ladders, garden tools & compost bin
- Assorted wood outdoor holiday decorations
- Appliances to include refrigerator, elec. stove, matching washer & elec. dryer & Apt. size freezer
- Nice selection of modern furniture to include: sofas, recliners, swivel rockers, bedroom furniture, end tables, etc.
- Quality handcrafted furniture by Mr. Cowles and includes washstands, ice chest, tables & stands, mantle clocks, chests, and decorations
- Usual pots, pans & baking dishes
- Vintage Pyrex & Corning Ware dishes
- Plus much more!
PICKUP/REMOVAL DATE: Thursday, May 14th from 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Buyer’s Premium of 18% is added on all purchases! Loader tractor will be available to assist in loading out. All personal property sells “as is, where is”. All items must be picked up on the designated pickup day – NO EXCEPTIONS! Any items not picked up will be forfeited without refund!!
HILBERT RAYMOND COWLES – SELLER
Julie Babcock – POA
Auction Conducted by:
Fraise Auction & Real Estate
319-367-5744
OPEN HOUSE/INSPECTION: Monday, May 11th from 5:00-6:00 PM
Location: 2208 Avenue M, Fort Madison, Iowa
(1 block south of the Fraise Auction & Real Estate office on 23rd St. to Avenue M, then ½ block east)
PICKUP/REMOVAL DATE: Thursday, May 14th from 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Buyer’s Premium of 18% is added on all purchases! Loader tractor will be available to assist in loading out. All personal property sells “as is, where is”. All items must be picked up on the designated pickup day – NO EXCEPTIONS! Any items not picked up will be forfeited without refund!!
Location: 2208 Avenue M, Fort Madison, Iowa
(1 block south of the Fraise Auction & Real Estate office on 23rd St. to Avenue M, then ½ block east)
COREY FRAISE 319-470-0115