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!
Vintage Large Food Service Ladle
This is a nice clean, 4.5 wide x 16.7 long, hand formed ladle that appears to be pewter as it doesn'...
$65.00
Sandusky Tool Co. Coffin Plane
This is a very clean coffin style plane marked Sandusky Tool Co. on the blade and on the front of th...
$37.50
Antique Map North Dakota South Dakota 1909 Nice Colors
Offering this nice old 1909 map of North Dakota on one side and South Dakota on the other. This map ...
$20.00
Channellock Early Electrian Pliers 6.0 inch
Offering this early electrians' pliers marked CHANNELLOCK MEADVILLE PA. U.S.A. 3046 . The wire cutt...
$15.00
Antique Map Kansas 1916 Nice Details & Colors
Offering this nice old 1916 map of the state of Kansas. This map was published / printed by Rand McN...
$28.00
Stanley No. 81 Cabinet Scraper
This is a nice clean Stanley No. 81 cabinet scraper with over 90% of it's original nickel plating in...
$120.00
Antique Map Arizona California 1904
Offering this nice old 1904 map of Arizona on one side and California on the other. This map was pri...
$25.00
Stanley Machinist Plumb/Level No. 36 Iron 18 inch
Offering this nice Stanley No. 36 adjustable cast steel Plumb & Level in good++ condition. It's ...
$55.00
Tilden Saw Co. Hand Forged Saw with Cam Lock
This is a one of a kind hand-saw with a forged frame and a patent cam lock system for quick replacem...
$125.00
German Watch-Craft Micrometer 0-15 mm & wood box
Offering a nice clean top quality, vintage Watch-Craft Micrometer in metric. Increments are .01mm. I...
$40.00
Boker 1/2" Countersink to fit your Brace
Offering this hard to find 1/2 countersink marked H & R. BOKER CAST STEEL . The cutter edge sh...
$20.00
Elegant Weiss Rhinestone Earrings
Offering this pair of 1950's Weiss clip on earrings made of stunning aurora borealis prong set rhine...
$35.00
Engraving Lady with Veil Ornate Frame 1890's
Offering this beautifully framed 1890's photogravure of two lovely young ladies. It is titled The A...
$90.00
Matchless Combination Pliers Wire Cutter
Offering these nice clean old pleirs marked MATCHLESS MADE IN USA . They are in good condition with...
$18.00
Antique Hand Scraper on Cast Iron Wheels Rare!
If you like rarely seen tools, you'll like this one! It's an interesting design for scraping. The th...
$105.00
The Rover Joseph Conrad 1923 Leather
Offering this handsome old book titled The Rover by Joseph Conrad, published by Doubleday Page &am...
$35.00
Shakespeare As You Like It 1910 Leather
Offering this 1910 edition of William Shakespeare's As You Like It, with preface and glossary by Isr...
$20.00
Antique Map South Carolina 1916 Nice Details & Colors
Offering this nice old 1916 map of the state of South Carolina. This map was published / printed by ...
$28.00
Bookcase Ornate Carving 19th Cent Lions
Offering this handsome 19th century two door bookcase with heavily hand carved ornate designs of aca...
$14,000.00
Barnes Tool Company Bicycle Wrench Rare!
This is a good old 5.4 long monkey wrench clearly marked BARNES TOOL CO. DROP FORGED STEEL . Barne...
$40.00
Starrett 3-4" No. 436 Micrometer
Offering this clean older Starrett micrometer in very good working condition. Retain about 90% of it...
$35.00
Antique Map Minnesota 1916 Nice Details & Colors
Offering this nice old 1916 map of the state of Minnesota. This map was published / printed by Rand ...
$28.00
Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne 1842
Offering this lovely little book titled Sentimental Journeys by Laurence Sterne, published by Henr...
$25.00
Craftsman Cross Cut Hand-Saw 24" long blade
This is an early Craftsman brand hand saw marked CRAFTSMAN SPECIAL SAW STEEL HAND MADE PATENT GROUN...
$40.00
Life Magazine Russian Articles January 13 1958
Offering this January 13, 1958 Life magazine, featuring the The Russian Revolution, early 1900's and...
$10.00
Story Hour Readers Primer 1913
Offering this 1913 edition of Story Hour Readers Primer, by Ida Coe and Alice Christie. Published by...
$18.00
Brown & Sharpe Improved Bevel Protractor 1920's
This is a very early bevel protractor marked BROWN & SHARPE MFG. Providence R.I.U.S.A. and als...
$32.00
Brass saddle stirrup
Very old military officers stirrup. Made of solid brass. Show signs of use. Size is 10.5 x 5 x 6 .
$210.00
Antique Map Asia 1916 Nice Details & Colors
Offering this nice old 1916 map of Denmark. This map was published / printed by Rand McNally & C...
$25.20
Antique Map British Columbia 1916 Nice Details & Colors
Offering this nice old 1916 map of British Columbia. This map was published / printed by Rand McNall...
$28.00
Antique Map Scotland 1916 Nice Details & Colors
Offering this nice old 1916 map of Scotland. This map was published / printed by Rand McNally & ...
$28.00
Stanley No. 194 Fibre Board Beveler Plane
Offering this rarely seen Stanley Fibre Board Beveling Plane. The adjustable guide can be opened to ...
$130.00
Nice Old Metal Butter Paddle Pewter
Offering this old Pewter butter paddle, perfect for your vintage kitchen collection! Measures 8 1/2 ...
$20.00
Tintype Civil War Era Lady Ornate Case
Offering this lovely old tintype of a yound Civil War Era lady in a striped dress & blush on her...
$55.00
King George V In His Own Words Mackenzie 1929
Title: King George V In His Own Words Author: F. A. Mackenzie Publisher & Date: Ernest Benn Limi...
$20.00
Life Magazine Nautilus Voyage Sept 1 1958
Offering this Sept 1, 1958 Life magazine, featuring the epic voyage of the Nautilus. Wonderful color...
$10.00
Brass Horse Rosette Unusual Clown Design
Offering this solid brass horse rosette with an unusual design. Inside a scrolled frame is the head...
$15.00
Structo 1960's Cement Mixer Truck
Offering a nice Structo Cement Mixer. The gear on the rear axle makes the cement bin turn as you pus...
$35.00
Silver Paw A Dogs Adventures 1912
Offering this 1912 edition of Silver Paw, a dog's adventures in pictures and rhymes. Published by M ...
$28.95
Deco Brooch Pin Emerald Green Rhinestone Exquisite
Offering this incredible large brooch covered in rich emerald green, spring green, & aurora borl...
$70.00
Antique Map Australia 1916 Nice Details & Colors
Offering this nice old 1916 map of Australia. This map was published / printed by Rand McNally &...
$28.00
Antique Brass Match Safe Keg or Barrel Unique!
This is a great old match safe that is in the shape of an old keg or barrel. It is made of brass and...
$95.00
Hand Carved Wood Spoon
Offering this primitive wood kitchen spoon, hand-formed wood. Looks like a hairline crack in the cen...
$10.00
Johnson Wing Divider Compass
This is a nice clean older wing divider with the fine adjustment feature. This tool is clearly mark...
$32.50
Old Chester Tales by Margaret Deland 1899
Offering this handsome old volume of Old Chester Tales by Margaret Deland; Harper & Brothers, 18...
$10.00
Antique Map Wisconsin Minnesota 1901 Colorful
Offering this nice old 1901 map of Wisconsin on one side and Minnesota on the other. This map was pu...
$22.00
Antique Map Nebraska 1916 Nice Details & Colors
Offering this nice old 1916 map of the state of Nebraska. This map was published / printed by Rand M...
$28.00
Antique Map Hawaii 1916 Nice Details & Colors
Offering this nice old 1916 map of Hawaii. This map was published / printed by Rand McNally & Co...
$28.00
Corgi Bedford Tractor Dump Truck
Offering this nice clean Corgi Bedford Dump Truck. It is in C-8+ condition, having only minor chips ...
$29.00
Miniature Bisque Doll Vintage Dress
Offering this adorable vintage bisque doll, stands 6 tall with moveable arms; head and legs are fr...
$28.00