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. Since we are located in the heart of Ohio glass country, we also offer a wide variety of Glassware including Fenton, Fostoria, Cambridge, Northwood, Lancaster, US Glass, Art Glass, also Paperweights. 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 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

Juliana Cameo Brooch Rhinestones
Offering this beautiful vintage large cameo brooch by Juliana, faux tortise shell cameo set in a gol...
$115.00

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

Vintage Brooches 5 Pc Ostrich camel kangaroo lions
Offering these 5 vintage brooches including, 1) a 2 x 1 inch gold tone lion with rhinestones in his ...
$65.00

Vintage Brooches Giraffe Gazelle Rhinoceros 4 pc
Offering these 4 vintage brooches including, 1) a 2.75 x 1.75 inch gold tone gazelle with rhinestone...
$50.00

Vintage Horses & Zebra Brooches 3 pc Rhinestones
Offering these three lovely vintage horse / zebra brooches; 1) 2.5 x 2 inch silver tone metal marcas...
$55.00

Irwin Auger Bit 12/16 inch New Old Stock
This is a new old stock standard length auger bit marked IRWIN on the shank. This is a standard Ir...
$7.00

Eifel-Geared Wrench American Plierench Corp.
This is a good clean Eifel plier wrench. It's marked, "EIFEL-FLASH PLIERWRENCH PAT. 5.2.16 ...
$32.00

Utica Wire Cutting Pliers 3 Cutter Sections No. 1000-8
This is a good, used, 8 inch long pliers marked UTICA 1000 UTICA N.Y. U.S.A. with the antique 3 di...
$35.00

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

Bronson Bitwell Jeweled Level Wind Reel
Circa: Mid-1900's Condition: Very Good Manufacturer: Bronson Reel Co. Bronson Mich. U.S.A. This ...
$28.00

Shakespeare Level Wind Reel Thumph 1958
Circa: Mid-1900's Condition: Very Good Manufacturer: Shakespeare Co. Kalamazoo Mich. U.S.A. This...
$30.00

Pflueger Skilkast No. 1953 Level Wind Reel
This is a very good working used fishing reel by Pflueger. It's a nice light duty reel with the abou...
$40.00

Hedgehog Porcupine Brooches 3 pc
Offering these three vintage hedgehog & porcupine brooches; a 1.25 x 1 inch gold tone with gold ...
$65.00