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!


BMC Mfg. Co. Pliers Wrench No. 9
This is an early vise-grip type pliers wrench, in very good useable condition, clearly marked with t...
$18.00

BMC Mfg. Co. Pliers Wrench No. 7
This is an early vise-grip type pliers wrench, in very good useable condition, clearly marked with t...
$32.00

SPARK PLUG - GEN. NUT Wrench 90257
This is a multi-use antique combination wrench marked SPARK PLUG - GEN. NUT 90257 on one side of t...
$18.00

Whitman & Barnes Hercules Adjustable Twist Wrench
This is a 4 adjustable wrench with the twist type handle, marked by the maker W & B CO. HERCUL...
$65.00

Capitol 4 inch Adjustable Bicycle Wrench
This is a nice, clean, straight 4 adjustable wrench marked, CAPITOL MAR.11.84-FEB.16.86 U.S.A. PAT...
$65.00

Stanley Rule & Level 1896 Anderson Patent Pipe Pliers
Offering this rarely seen Lead Pipe Pliers that was manufactured by Stanley Rule & Level but was...
$150.00

Buck Bros. Carpenter's Socket Framing Slick Chisel 2 inch
Nice old heavy duty 2 wide socket framing chisel/slick marked BUCK BROTHERS CAST STEEL on the ste...
$120.00

Cross Peen Hammer Set of 2 Tinners Riveting
This is a good useable antique cross peen and parellel peen hammer set with good handles. This style...
$65.00

Trimont Pipe Wrench Trimo 10 inch
This is a very nice, antique 10 long adjustable pipe wrench, marked TRIMO TRIMONT MFG. CO. ROXBURY...
$32.00

Craftsman Brace Auger Bit Set of 13 w/Roll + More
This is a very nice complete set of brace auger bits, plus brace adjustable expansive bit that expan...
$110.00

Goodell Push Drill 1895 Patent Screw Chuck
Offering this rarely seen late 1800's push drill with a 3-jaw spring loaded jaws screw-chuck with a ...
$115.00

Vlchek Adjustable Auto Wrench 11 inch size
This is a nice clean automotive type adjustable wrench from the 1920's era. It's in very good condit...
$32.00

Ford Slip Joint Pliers 6 inch
Offering this clean, slip joint pliers marked FORD in raised script lettering on one side. This is...
$22.00

Victorian Drawer Pulls Hardware Brass
These are new never used brass Victorian era reproduction draw pull with a nice heavy solid brass sw...
$6.00

Antique Boring Machine Auger Bit 1.5 Inch Diameter
This is a hard to find boring machine auger bit (1.5 dia. x 11.5 long) (end shaft diameter is .50 )...
$35.00

Bingham's Best Brand Carpenter's Hammer 1 pound
Offering this vintage 1.25 pound Carpenter's hammer in very good condition. It's marked BINGHAM'S B...
$65.00

True Temper Offset Hatchet No. TB2
This is a nice 2.5 pound total weight side offset Boy Scout size hatchet that is marked TRUE TEMPER...
$75.00

Vintage Mallet 1.5 Pound Ash Hardwood
This is a nice 1.5 pound total weight hardwood (ash) mallet in good useable condition. As you can se...
$14.00

Antique Raw-Hide Leather Mallet 3/4 Pound
This is a super nice raw-hide leather head mallet! The entire head is raw hide with press-formed fla...
$22.00

SHAPLEIGH Hardware Barrett Patent Double Marking Gauge
This is a nice rarely seen double marking gauge with free spinning marking wheel. There should be t...
$55.00