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!


Dayton C-Clamp 8 inch w/Butterfly Wing Screw
This is a nice clean and straight 8 capacity, heavy duty C-Clamp marked DAYTON 8 IN , with raised ...
$45.00

Antique Drawer Pulls Hardware Copper 4 Pulls
This is a nice clean set of 4 drawer pulls, all the same style and size, all have antiqued copper fi...
$25.00

Precision Straight Edge Beveled Edge
This is a nice vintage precision ground beveled edge, straight edge. Hardened tool steel. It has n...
$20.00

Precision Straight Edge Miter End & Beveled Edge
This is a nice vintage precision ground beveled edge, straight with one mitered (45 degree) end. Ha...
$15.00

Precision Straight Edge Miter End & Beveled Edge
This is a nice vintage precision ground beveled edge, straight with two mitered (45 degree) ends. H...
$24.00

Precision Straight Edge Miter End & Beveled Edge
This is a nice vintage precision ground beveled edge, straight with one mitered (45 degree) end. Ha...
$24.00

Utica Slip-Joint Pliers Vintage 5 inch Thin Jaws 11-5
This is a nice clean 5.5 long slip-joint pliers with the narrow or thin jaws, measure only .16 thi...
$22.00

Bergman Tool Mfg. Co. S-Handle Adjustable Wrench 8 Inch
This is a nice old 8 inch long adjustable wrench marked BERGMAN TOOL MFG. CO. BUFFALO NEW YORK U.S.A...
$45.00

Vintage Ratchet Screwdriver Ball Handle & Hex Tips
This is a very unique ball type handle ratchet screwdriver with a set of like new slot hex bit, plus...
$24.00

Barton Draw Knife Hand Forged 6 inch
This is an early hand forged draw knife, made and marked by a well known mid to late 1800's edge too...
$70.00

Engraving Lady with Veil Ornate Frame 1890's
Offering this beautifully framed 1890's photogravure of two lovely young ladies. It is titled The A...
$90.00

Engraving The Hunt Ball Ornate Frame 1880
Offering this exquisite 1880's photogravure / engraving titled The Hunt Ball . A ball given by the ...
$245.00

King George V In His Own Words Mackenzie 1929
Title: King George V In His Own Words Author: F. A. Mackenzie Publisher & Date: Ernest Benn Limi...
$20.00

Nice Early Kitchen or Butcher Saw
This is a nice old kitchen saw. The blade needs reshapened, and there is a hairline crack in the han...
$29.00

Lufkin No. 8 Rule Clamp
This is a rule clamp, marked Lufkin No. 8. It is design to hold 2 steel rules together. The rule can...
$19.00

Matchbox Y 5 Talbot Van MIB
Offering this Matchbox Y-5 Talbot Van in Mint condition and in the original box. The box is in good+...
$22.00

Corgi Bedford Tractor Dump Truck
Offering this nice clean Corgi Bedford Dump Truck. It is in C-8+ condition, having only minor chips ...
$29.00

Brown & Sharpe Improved Bevel Protractor 1920's
This is a very early bevel protractor marked BROWN & SHARPE MFG. Providence R.I.U.S.A. and als...
$32.00

Structo 1960's Cement Mixer Truck
Offering a nice Structo Cement Mixer. The gear on the rear axle makes the cement bin turn as you pus...
$35.00

Antique Brass Match Safe Keg or Barrel Unique!
This is a great old match safe that is in the shape of an old keg or barrel. It is made of brass and...
$95.00