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!


General Small Hole Gage Gauge Set of 4
This is a nice used set of 4 small hole gauges marked by the maker GENERAL U.S.A. NO. 96 A-D and ...
$38.00

STARRETT Toolmaker Precision Surface Plate 12 x 8 in A Grade
This is a nice used, but well maintained flat Toolmaker's Grade A, granite, precision surface plate ...
$215.00

Vintage Carving Chisel Set 5 Chisels
This is a nice clean Magnetic Tack Upholstery Hammer marked STANLEY on the polished steel head. T...
$30.00

Vintage Carving Chisel Set 5 Chisels
This is a nice clean set of 5 carving chisels with the same hardwood handle style and size on each c...
$30.00

P.S. & W. Wing Divider 8 inch Peck, Stow & Wilcox
Offering this nice clean 8" long wing divider marked P.S.&W. 8 ; on the side of one le...
$35.00

Solid Squares Group of 3 from 2 to 6 inch
Offering this good clean group of 3 steel solid squares in sizes ranging from 2.2 to 6 size. Thes...
$40.00

Aerospace Height Gage 6 inch Black Face
This is a very nice,99% like new 6 dial height gauge/transfer/scribe stand designed to be used on a...
$120.00

Micrometer 0-1 inch Wooden Box .0001 inch
This is a nice vintage 0-1 capacity micrometer with .0001 increments and accuracy. It also has a f...
$30.00

Micrometer 1-2 inch Wooden Box .0001 inch
This is a nice vintage 1-2 capacity micrometer with .0001 increments and accuracy. It also has a f...
$40.00

Micrometer 2-3 inch Wooden Box .0001 inch
This is a nice vintage 2-3 capacity micrometer with .0001 increments and accuracy. It also has a f...
$50.00

Micrometer 3-4 inch Wooden Box .0001 inch
This is a nice vintage 3-4 capacity micrometer with .0001 increments and accuracy. It also has a f...
$70.00

Micrometer 4-5 inch Wooden Box .0001 inch
This is a nice vintage 4-5 capacity micrometer with .0001 increments and accuracy. It also has a ...
$95.00

Brown & Sharpe No. 38 Outside Micrometer 1-2"
This is a very nice, clean, 1-2 outside micrometer with .001 graduations. It is marked BROWN &...
$29.00

Crescent Nail Puller Slip Handle SureGrip No. 56
This is a nice anitique, clean heavy duty carpenters nail puller with the telescoping slide handle t...
$40.00

Brink & Cotton 2.5 inch C-Clamp No. 142-1/2
This is a very nice, clean, 2-1/2 capacity C-Clamp, marked BRINK & COTTON MADE IN U.S.A. 142-1...
$16.00

Brink & Cotton 2.5 inch C-Clamp No. 142-1/2
This is a very nice, clean, 2-1/2 capacity C-Clamp, marked BRINK & COTTON 142-1/2 . This one i...
$14.00

Brink & Cotton 2.5 inch C-Clamp No. 142-1/2
This is a nice clean very well made, quality steel toolmaker's C-Clamp in very good condition. It is...
$15.00

Cincinnati C-Clamp Super JR. No. 53 1.5 inch
This is a nice clean very well made, quality steel toolmaker's C-Clamp in very good condition. It is...
$15.00

Starrett No. 449 Depth Micrometer 0-6 inch
This is a very nice, clean, and working precision depth gauge micrometer featuring the non-rotating ...
$160.00

Starrett No. 196 Dial Test Indicator Set Case
This is a very nice, clean, and working precision dial indicator marked STARRETT JEWELED NO. 196 .0...
$145.00