Great Expectations Antiques is a family owned company that has over ten years experience in offering antiques and collectibles for sale. We have a large selection of Antique and Used Woodworking, Machinist, CooperÂ’s, Primitive, and Rare Tools. Due to our love of reading, we have an extensive selection of antiquarian and rare books and maps; Other categories include costume jewelry & watches; lighting fixtures (lamps, chandeliers); porcelain and pottery (American, English, European); vintage textiles (hooked rugs, quilts, linens); collectible & antique toy trucks, cars, and dolls. Nice selection of vintage ladies accessories (purses, perfume bottles, jewelry boxes, music boxes). Our continuing goal is to offer quality items and excellent service to our customers. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you!
Stanley Upholstery Tack Hammer
Offering this top quality upholstery tack hammer marked STANLEY on the handle. It's in very good c...
$18.00
Cobblers Hammer Antique Cobbler's 16 ounce
This is a nice, clean 16 ounce cobblers hammer that is not marked by the maker. The head is 3.5 lon...
$28.00
Antique Mallet Hardwood 3/4 Pound
This is an good useable, clean, carpenter's mallet with a 14 long handle. The head and handle are ...
$12.00
Cobblers Lasting Pliers, Hammer 9 inch
This is an good useable, clean, cobbler's combination lasting pliers that is not marked by the manuf...
$38.00
Stanley No. 2 Try Square & Another
This is a nice clean Stanley No. 2 Try Square with a 0 - 6 scale on it, with the brass and rosewood...
$25.00
Stanley Square Rosewood/Brass
This is a nice clean Stanley Square with a 0 - 6 scale on it, with the brass and rosewood handle ar...
$9.00
Stanley Butt Chisel 1 inch
This is a nice old chisel that is not marked by the maker, but appears to be identical to the Stanle...
$14.00
Buck Bros. Socket Firmer Chisel 5/8 inch
This is a nice old chisel marked Buck Brothers Cast Steel and has the Buck logo on the steel. It h...
$26.00
Buck Brothers 7/16" Crank Neck Gouge Chisel
Offering this nice older 7/16 x 9 1/2 long pattern makers Crank Neck Gouge Chisel marked Buck Bro...
$29.50
Keuffel & Esser Slide Rule Favorite 4054 w/ Case
This is a nice vintage KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. N.Y. slide rule, model number; Marked 4054 , 10.25 i...
$28.00
Chicago Indicator Co. Vernier Speed Gauge
This is a unusual style vernier speed gage/caliper that is spring loaded for quick production inspec...
$25.00
Stanley Line Level
This is a good used, vintage line level marked STANLEY MADE IN U.S.A. on the top aluminum area nea...
$10.00
G.I. MIX Socket Firmer Chisel 7/8 inch wide
This is a nice clean .875 wide x 12.5 long, quality socket firmer chisel marked G.I. MIX & CO...
$32.00
Union Hardware Socket Bevel Chisel 3/4 inch
This is a nice clean .74 wide quality socket bevel chisel marked MFG. BY UNION HARDWARE COMPANY TO...
$32.00
Cast Iron Tongs Beef Steak or Coal
Offering this vintage pair of cast iron tongs measuring 13 inches long; spring hinged handle, fork a...
$47.00
Auld & Conger Slate Pick Hammer
This is a nice rare maker slater's pick hammer marked AULD & CONGER CLEVELAND O. . It is 11.5 ...
$115.00
Antique Ornate Charger Cast Iron BUDERUS
This is a very nice antique 10.6 diameter cast iron charger/plate, that is also cast to be hung on ...
$139.00
Craftsman Socket Beveled Chisel 1/2 inch
This is a nice clean older socket beveled chisel marked CRAFTSMAN U.S.A. . The marking is very smal...
$19.00
P.S. & W. Socket Gouge Chisel .57 inch wide
This is a nice, clean 1/2 wide socket gouge chisel that is marked P.S. & W. CO. U.S.A. and ha...
$24.00
Buck Brothers Parting Chisel Carving 5/16 inch
This is a nice carving chisel that was part of a large collection of mostly English chisels like S.J...
$35.00
S.J. Addis Carving Chisel Parting 1/4 inch No. 40
This is a nice carving chisel that was part of a large collection of mostly English chisels like S.J...
$32.00
Antique Mini Toy Tools Nickel Plated Group of 10
These very nice nickel plate brass or bronze miniature toy tools are about 4 times the size of Crack...
$85.00
Carpenter's Slick Crank Neck & Straight Socket 2.0 inch
Offering this quality vintage, 2.0 carpenter's slick/chisels (one with the cranked or bent neck des...
$160.00
Carpenter's Slick Crank Neck 1.5 inch
Offering this quality vintage, 1.5 carpenter's slick/chisel (with the cranked or bent neck designed...
$70.00
Millers Falls No. 732-10 Holdall Ratchet Auger Brace
This is a very nice clean 10 sweep ratchet auger brace featuring the chuck jaws that will hold both...
$95.00
Ohio Tool Socket mortise Chisel 1/8 inch
This is a good quality made .13 wide socket mortise firmer chisel that is marked "OHIO TOOL...
$25.00
Craftsman Socket Chisel 1/2 inch
This is a nice clean older socket beveled chisel marked CRAFTSMAN U.S.A. . The marking is very smal...
$22.00
Stanley Butt Chisel 1/2 inch No. 16-608
This is a nice used beveled, (everlasting handle type) chisel, marked STANLEY PROFESSIONAL 16-608 U...
$14.00
Antique Door Pull Ornate Hardware Brass Key Hole
This is a nice cabinet door pull, all the same style and size, all made of cast brass, with the scol...
$12.00
Swallow Professional Vintage Baseball Glove
This a nice vintage baseball Glove marked SWALLOW NEW STYLE SPECIAL MADE A.F. 2300 PROFESSIONAL MAD...
$65.00
Vintage Bracelet and Clip Earrings Classic
Offering this lovely gold metal linked bracelet and matching clip on earrings; has the look of Coro ...
$48.00
Utica Electrical Pliers 6 inch
This is a good, used, 6 inch long pliers marked UTICA inside the three diamonds logo. The jaws, an...
$15.00
Millers Falls Carpenters Brace Ratchet 10 inch Swing
This is a nice clean ratchet brace marked MILLERS FALLS CO. MILLERS FALLS MASS PAT'D ....18. on t...
$25.00
Stanley No. 945-12 IN Ratchet Brace 12 inch swing
This is a nice clean ratchet brace marked STANLEY 945-12IN on the steel handle arm, and is also ma...
$60.00
Antique Cameo Brooch Hand Carved Shell
Offering this lovely antique hand carved shell cameo of a beautiful lady; a bunch of grapes and a gr...
$95.00
Mosaic Brooch Italy Stunning Colors!
Offering this beautiful vintage large mosaic / millefiore brooch , set in a gold tone setting. Mea...
$95.00
Rare Rice Weiner Dragon Brooch Cloisonne'
Offering this beautiful rare vintage brooch of a dragon covering and holding a moveable cloisonne' b...
$295.00
Vintage Brooch Pin Damascene Spanish Galleon Ship
Offering this vintage copper brooch pin of a Damascene Spanish Galleon Ship, 1.5 x 1.25 inch; intric...
$30.00
Sterling Silver Racing Greyhounds Brooch Pin
Offering this vintage sterling silver brooch pin of two racing greyhound dogs, 2 x .75 inch; covered...
$75.00
King Button Fastener Pliers Large 10 inch
This is a nice clean, useable, wire cutter, combination pliers, marked KING & CO WATERBURY NY ...
$35.00
Vintage End Nipper 6 inch
This is a good press formed steel end nippers with multiple pivot pin design for extra leverage. Al...
$15.00
Heller Forging Pliers Carpenter's Pincers End Nippers
Offering this nice clean forging nipper clearly marked HELLER MADE IN USA on one side. Cutting edg...
$20.00
Hedgehog Porcupine Brooches 3 pc
Offering these three vintage hedgehog & porcupine brooches; a 1.25 x 1 inch gold tone with gold ...
$65.00
Horrocks - Ibbotson Bamboo/Cane Fly Fishing Rod 3 Pc. 9 ft.
This is a nice clean 4 piece, (3 piece rod with extra tip) split bamboo fly fishing rod in very good...
$285.00
Detheridge Cobblers Combination Pliers, Antique, Hammer
Condition: Good+ Manufacturer: JAMES DETHERIDGE Offering this nice clean 7.5 long cobblers (shoe...
$28.00
P. S. & W. CO. Adjustable Wing Divider 12 inch Peck, Stow
Circa: 1930's-50's Condition: Very Good Manufacturer: PECK, STOW & WILCOX Southington CT U.S....
$60.00
Victorian Ladies Hair Comb Celluloid Rhinestones
Offering this lovely antique victorian ladies hair comb, made of celluloid, and sparkling red rhines...
$48.00
Craftsman Fore Plane 18 inch Corrigated Nice!
Offering this very clean corrugated plane clearly marked CRAFTSMAN in three places, on the blad...
$90.00
Silver Plated Ladies Compact Fairies Art Nouveau
Offering this beautiful vintage art nouveau silver plated ladies compactcigarette case. Outside fr...
$225.00
Peck, Stow, & Wilcox Carpenters Ratchet Brace No. 3910
This is a very nice, clean, and polished patented ratchet hand brace, and it has a 10 dia. sweep. T...
$68.00