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. 2 Try Square
Offering this nice clean 7.5 long bladed try square. This is one of the earliest types that Stanle...
$38.00

Stanley No. 65 Low Angle Block Plane Early 1900's
Offering nice nice clean older style type 2 Stanley No. 65 low angle (12 degrees cutter angle) bloc...
$155.00

Fulton Tool Transitional Plane 18" Rare & Nice!
This is a very good used transitional plane marked FULTON TOOL CO. WARRENTED on the cutter. Overa...
$120.00

Gellman 6" Adjustable Polly Speed Wrench
This is a very nice, 6 adjustable speed wrench, with the spring loaded spring geared jaw feature. ...
$34.00

Stanley No. 4 Smooth Plane Type 17
Offering this nice clean smooth plane marked STANLEY MADE IN U.S.A. on the cutter, and BAILEY NO...
$95.00

Stanley No. 18 1/4 Block Plane Rare
This is a nice clean rare block plane with the 1 5/8 wide cutter x 6 long. It is marked STANLEY ...
$155.00

Metal Process Engineering 1948 1st Edition
Offering this book titled: Metal Process Engineering Author: Norman E Woldman Ph.D Publisher & ...
$48.00

Man Metals and Modern Magic by Parr 1978
Offering this book titled: Man, Metals, and Modern Magic
Author: J Gordon Parr
Publisher &a...
$32.00

Cast Iron Trivet Ornate Design Hopewell Rare
Offering this handsome large cast iron trivet, wonderful ornate design - floral pinwheel in the cen...
$65.00

Rhinestone Brooch Pin Purple Lavendar Green
Offering this beautiful vintage brooch pin made of sparkling round cut rhinestones in dark purple, ...
$21.00

Soft Face Rubber Mallet 2.25 Pounds
This is a nice clean quality made 2.25 pound soft face mallet, great for adjusting soft metal, plas...
$25.00

Brooch Pin Large Ornate Green Stone Shield
Offering this gorgeous large vintage brooch / pin, pendant, made of antiqued silver metal in the sh...
$70.00

Screwdriver Solid Brass Handle Machinist Heavy Duty
This is a nice clean old heavy duty screwdriver that measures 13.25 long overall, with a .37 wide...
$20.00

Craftsman No. 3704 Adjustable Throat Plane
This is an older low-angle, plane marked Craftsman No. 3704 BB on the outside bottom of the casti...
$45.00

Candelabra Lamp Brass Marble Exquisite Large
Offering this awesome large electric 44 inch tall candelabra torch-ere table lamp. 8 inch square br...
$750.00

Silver Candlestick Sheffield + Snuffer Cap
Offering this exquisite tall candlestick with ornate raised floral scrolls which compliments the sl...
$245.00

Siskiyou Bronze Cow Belt Buckle
This is a very nicely style belt buckle the reads I SUPPORT PREMIUM CONDITIONING on the face, sho...
$32.00

Siskiyou Ames Tools Belt Buckle North Pole
This is a very nicely style belt buckle the reads AMES TOOLS THE DISCOVERY OF THE NORTH POLE BY RO...
$33.00

Austrian Crystal Choker Necklace & Earrings
Offering this beautiful vintage pale blue and green Austrian crystal beaded choker necklace, double...
$44.50

Sleigh Bells Bell Set Brass Barn Door
This is a very nice 19th century set of 3 sleigh bells. These could be attached to the shaft of the...
$70.00