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 Jewelers Anvil Special Purpose
This is a rarely seen special purpose jeweler's anvil, with an unusual shape and size. The center p...
$24.00

Cincinnati C-Clamp No. 540 Antique 4 inch
This is a very nice, clean, heavy duty 4" capacity antique C-Clamp, marked "CINCIN...
$17.00

Outside Caliper Firm Joint 10 Inch
This is a nice 10 antique cast steel firm joint outside caliper that is in very good working condit...
$20.00

Antique Boring Machine Auger Bit 2.0 Inch Diameter
This is a clean 2.00 diameter wood auger bit with a 1/2 diameter shank size and the tapered square ...
$35.00

Antique Carpenters Brace 8 inch Germany
This is a good old (from the early 1930's era) 8 swing brace marked MADE IN GERMANY on one side. ...
$18.00

John S. Fray & Co. Brace No. 11 Rosewood!
This is a good old (from the early 1900's era) brace made by John S. Fray & Co. but is only mark...
$45.00

Stanley Defiance Block Plane No. 1220
This is a good used adjustable block plane marked DEFIANCE MADE IN US.A. on the cutter and MADE IN...
$32.00

J.P. Danielson 16 inch Adjustable Wrench
This is a top quality vintage style adjustable wrench marked J.P. DANIELSON CO. INC.. JAMESTOWN N.Y...
$40.00

Stillson Pipe Wrench 10 inch Adjustable Bonney
This is a rather rare antique 10 size pipe wrench with the hardwood handle. It is marked STILLSON W...
$26.00

Heller Masterench Adjustable Wrench 8 inch
This is a nice clean example of a Heller Brothers 8 spring loaded, self-adjusting masterwrench (pip...
$36.00

Amidon Corner Auger Brace Large Patent 1884
This is a nice, clean, large size corner brace. It is marked AMIDON'S PAT. MAY 13, 1884 on the ch...
$65.00

Craftsman Brand Early Battery Pliers
This is a early style battery terminal adjustment pliers in very nice condition. They are 7.5 long...
$25.00

Crescent Tool Co. 6 Inch Adjustable Wrench
This is a early style Crescent wrench marked MFG. BY CRESCENT TOOL CO. JAMESTOWN N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A...
$25.00

Pexto No. 2 Stovepipe Tin Snips Knibbler
This is a very nice, heavy duty tin snips with the side mounted Knibble attachment, primarily used f...
$42.00

Heller Masterench Adjustable Wrench 6 inch
This is a very nice clean example of a Heller 6 spring loaded, self-adjusting masterench (pipe wren...
$36.00

W. BINGHAM Carpenters Ratchet Brace 12 inch No. 126
This is a nice clean 1920's era 12 swing, quality made ratchet auger bit brace marked THE W. BINGH...
$45.00

UNITED HARDWARE Ratchet Brace 10 inch Germany Fulton
This is a nice clean 10 sweep ratchet brace marked UNITED HARDWARE & TOOL CORP. FULTON engrav...
$46.00

Pexto Samson Carpenters Ratchet Brace 10 inch No. 8010
This is a nice clean older 10 swing, ratchet auger bit brace marked SAMSON PEXTO MADE IN USA 8010 ...
$40.00

Antique Miniature Wood Handle Screwdriver group of 2
This is a very nice clean group of 2 small size screwdrivers, each has a wooden handle with a brass ...
$25.00

Bemis & Call Adjustable Wrench S-Handle 12 inch
Offering this nice clean B&C (Bemis & Call Co.) adjustable wrench in good+ condition with no...
$35.00