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!


Indestro Wrench Open Ended Set of 5 Antique
This is a nice, clean set of 5 different double open ended wrenches for one money. These are all mad...
$40.00

Stanley Architect's Rule No. 53 1/2 Beveled Folding
This is a nice clean 2 foot, 4 fold boxwood architects rule with the arch joint, and brass fittings ...
$49.00

Greenlee Brace Auger Bit Set w/Tool Roll & More
This is a very nice complete set of brace auger bits, plus brace spiral drill bits, and screwdriver ...
$130.00

Rare Dikeman Scraper Swivel Head Pat. 1906
Offering this rarely seen cabinet scraper marked The Dikeman Mfg. Co. NORWALK CONN. PAT'D NOV 6 190...
$130.00

Starrett Hand Scraper No. 194 Adjustable Swivel Head
This is a very nice, quality made scraper, made by Starrett. It is very similiar to the Stanley No. ...
$60.00

Structo Rocker Steel Toy Dump Truck
This is a very nice pressed steel toy dump truck/tractor marked "STRUCTO ROCKER" o...
$72.00

1894 Handbook of Land & Marine Engines
This is a very collectible instruction book on pre-1900 engines, for both land and sea applications....
$65.00

Hampton Boring Machine Auger Bit 2.06 inch
This is a very heavy duty 2.06" diameter heavy duty boring machine auger bit marked &qu...
$60.00

Pugh Boring Machine Auger Bit 1.56 inch
This is a very heavy duty 1.56 diameter heavy duty boring machine auger bit marked 1-1/2 - B T. PU...
$55.00

Bemis Call Pipe Wrench Adjustable Combination 15 inch
This is a nice clean combination wrench for either nut or pipe work. It has a very clear maker's mar...
$38.00

Peck, Stow, & Wilcox Carpenters Ratchet Brace 12 inch
This is a very nice, clean, late 1800's patented ratchet hand brace, and it has a 12" swing...
$80.00

Starrett No. 38-12 Outside Lock Joint Calipers
Offering this very good used 12 inch size Lock-Joint Transfer Caliper marked "THE L.S. STAR...
$42.00

Starrett No. 38-8 Outside Lock Joint Calipers
Offering this very good used Lock-Joint Transfer Caliper marked "THE L.S. STARRETT CO. ATHO...
$26.00

Starrett Outside Spring Thread Calipers 6 inch No. 75
Offering this nice clean 6" Yankee Thread outside spring caliper in very good condition, wi...
$25.00

Lufkin Inside Caliper No. 42-8 inch
This a very clean used inside caliper that is marked THE LUFKIN RULE CO. SAGINAW MICH. MADE IN U.S....
$15.00

Speedy Stitcher Canvas Sewing Awl
This is a nice clean, like new sewing awl / tool handle, marked "SPEEDY STITCHER SPORTSMAN'...
$30.00

Dietert Slot Groove Depth Gauge Dial Indicator Gage
Offering this hard to find precision gauge, designed to inspect slots and grooves up to .100 deep. ...
$60.00

Snell Spur Auger Bit 22/16 inch 1.38
This is a very good used vintage extension lip spur auger bit with the tapered end to fit the vintag...
$25.00

Millers Falls Outside Spring Caliper 4 inch
This is a nice, 4 outside spring caliper that is marked Millers Falls Greenfield Mass. on the ste...
$15.00

Hawk Tobacco Pipe Reamer and Case
This is a nice mechanically adjustable diameter pipe reamer marked HAWK PIPE REAMER JAPAN on the i...
$19.00