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!


Sun Challenge Antique Box Coffee Mill Grinder Large
This is a very nice, clean larger one pound style box coffee mill or grinder. It features wooden con...
$80.00

Stanley No. 36 Boxwood Caliper Rule
This is a nice clean 6 inch long single fold boxwood caliper ruler marked STANLEY NO. 36 MADE IN U....
$29.00

Stanley No. 31 Hexagon Level
This is a good quality 3.4 long hex shaped pocket level in very good used condition. The hexagon s...
$44.00

North Bros. Yankee No. 41 Push Drill w/6 Bits
This is a nice clean early patented, used spiral push drill w/ 6 different sized drills (from 5/64 ...
$50.00

North Bros. Yankee No. 41 Push Drill w/6 Bits
This is a nice clean early patented, used spiral push drill w/ 6 different sized drills (from 5/64 ...
$45.00

E. C. Simmons Brace 10 inch KP 10
This is a nice, clean, late 1800's plain hand brace, and it has a 10" swing. It is marked &...
$45.00

Stortz & Son Crate Opener Combination Tool Hammer
This is a nice clean 9.25 long combination double ended hammer, pry bar, and nail puller. This ant...
$35.00

Boos Tool Co. Adjustable Wrench 10 inch
This is a nice clean 10 long angled jaws adjustable wrench marked BOOS TOOL CO. CHROME MOLYBDENUM ...
$35.00

Sculpture House Wood Carving Chisel Set U.S.A.
The is a nice clean, boxed set of five different carving chisel/tools in their original box, all in ...
$60.00

Jewelers Anvil Cast Brass Single Horn
This is a very nice miniature solid brass cast jeweler's anvil with no maker's mark. Nice quality, ...
$55.00

Stanley Yankee Push Drill & Ratchet Screwdriver Combo
This is a quality U.S.A. made, used but like new, professional, all metal Yankee push drill marked ...
$115.00

North Brothers Yankee No. 30A Screwdriver w/ Hex Adapter
This is a good clean Yankee ratchet / spiral screwdriver No. 30A marked with several Patent date DE...
$52.00

Stanley Yankee No. 9 Push Drill Bit or Point Set w/Case
Offering this hard to find Yankee push drill, straight fluted points set. The price is for one new, ...
$70.00

Shakespeare Level Wind Reel Criterion 1960
This is a very nice looking reel with a combination of stainless steel end plates and nickel plated ...
$34.00

Starrett No. 36-8 Outside Lock Joint Transfer Calipers
Offering this very good used Lock-Joint Transfer Caliper marked THE L.S. STARRETT CO. ATHOL MASS. U...
$32.00

Starrett Precision Tools Catalog 1940's No. 26
Offering for sale this super clean precision and hand tools catalog marked Copyright in 1938 No. 26....
$39.00

Starrett No. 564 Universal Test Indicator + Box
Still a favorite style test indicator by Starrett by many toolmakers, this is a fine example of a qu...
$65.00

Starrett No. 564 Universal Test Indicator + Box
I've seen only a few of these over the years, and they still remain a sought after precision indicat...
$65.00

Craftsman Smooth Plane No. 3 size
This is a top quality smooth plane with extra nice finishing features. All the hardware is in great ...
$70.00

Starrett Magnetic Base Indicator Holder No. 657
This is a very nice used magnetic base indicator or scribe holder marked STARRETT NO. 657 MADE IN ...
$72.00