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!


Antique Map Russia Austria 1894
Offering this handsome colored 1894 map of the country of Russia on one side and the country of Aust...
$38.00

Antique Map China 1894 Large Foldout
Offering this handsome colored large foldout 1894 map of the country of China and the islands of Jap...
$45.00

Antique Map Texas 1894 Lg Foldout
Offering this handsome colored 1894 large foldout map of the state of Texas - on the backside are ma...
$49.00

Map Alabama Georgia South Carolina 1894 Lg Foldout
Offering this handsome colored 1894 large foldout map of the states of Alabama, Georgia, and South C...
$55.00

Antique Map Illinois Chicago 1912
Offering this handsome colored 1912 map of the state of Illinois on one side and the city of Chicago...
$20.00

Moore Brothers Hand Saw London Steel Special Rare!
This is a rare manufacturers' crosscut saw, marked MOORE BROS EMPIRE STATE TRADE MARK SAW WORKS JAM...
$95.00

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

Extended Reach Gripper Tongs 34" Patent 1928
This is a unique, special purpose antique mechanical arm or gripper pliers. It has no maker's name o...
$65.00

BergmanTool Mfg. Co. S-Handle Adjustable Wrench 8 Inch
This is a nice old 8 inch adjustable wrench marked BERGMAN TOOL MFG. CO. BUFFALO NEW YORK U.S.A.; QU...
$48.00

Napkin Rings Cutwork & Prisms Silverplate
Offering these four silverplated napkin rings with a wonderful open cutwork pattern, scalloped edges...
$28.00

Rogers Ambassador Dinner Forks 4 pcs. Silver Plate
This is a nice group of (4) silver plated dinner forks in the Ambassador pattern registered in the y...
$60.00

Revelation Place Forks Silver Plate 10PC International
Offering this nice group of 10 luncheon forks, all the same pattern, all silverplate, and all marked...
$60.00

Antique Slate Roof Nail Ripper Cutter Slaters
This is a nice, clean, antique slate roof repair tool, designed to slide under the slates of the roo...
$65.00

Stanley Plane Handle No. 5, 6, 7, 8 Hardwood
This is a dark stained and clear finished hardwood handle (tote) that is designed to fit vintage Sta...
$22.00

German Horn Plane Antique European
This is a very nice 19th century hand plane called a horn plane because of it's front handle. This o...
$80.00

Stanley Defiance No. 1204 Smooth Plane
This is a nice clean older Stanley Defiance Iron Smooth plane No. 1204. It's about 99% like new with...
$60.00

Antique Map South Africa 1916 Nice Details & Colors
Offering this nice old 1916 map of South Africa. This map was published / printed by Rand McNally &a...
$28.00

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

Horse Bridle Bit Cast Iron Scalloped Snaffle Late 1800'
Offering this late 1800's cast iron horse's bridle bit with ornate scalloped & riveted jointed s...
$55.00

Greenlee Yankee Push Drill Automatic w/ 7 Bits No. 483
This is a very rare automatic push drill model, marked NO. 483 GREENLEE ROCKFORD IL. U.S.A. on the...
$70.00