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!


Irwin Brace Auger Bit Set of 13 w/Roll + More
This is a nice, clean set of 13 Irwin (double spur) auger bits for your brace, plus several other to...
$125.00

S & H CO Fence Combination Pliers Wire Cutter
This is a nice clean 10 fence/fencing pliers/wire cutters, marked S & H CO. 1907-10 MADE IN U....
$38.00

Door Stop Flower Basket Cast Iron
This is a nice antique flower basket door stop made of cast iron. It is not marked by the maker or ...
$42.00

C-CLAMP Pair No. 1415-1 1/2 Chrome Plated
This is a nice pair of C-Clamps marked 1415-1 1/2 on one side, and ADJUSTABLE on the other. Th...
$16.00

Crescent Tool Co. Adjustable Offset Wrench 10 inch
Here is a conversation piece! An offset head 10 adjustable wrench? It took a strong man to bend t...
$30.00

Pexto Expansive Bit Heavy Duty
This is a nice clean older expansive/expandable bit in sharp ready to use condition. It's marked PE...
$16.00

Gas & Combination Pliers 10 inch Unique!
This is a nice clean pair of gas pliers with a unique curved handle design, that has pry bar like ti...
$25.00

Utica Slip-Joint Pliers No. 511- 8 inch
This is a good++ used 8 , slip-joint pliers, with the wire cutting slot feature near the pivot joint...
$23.00

Millers Falls Ratchet Auger Brace 8 inch No. 63 ca 1880
This is a good, clean, 1880's era patented ratchet hand/bit brace, and it has a 8 inch swing. It is ...
$50.00

B & C 2.5 inch C-Clamp No. 142-1/2 Brink & Cotton
This is a very nice, clean, 2-1/2 capacity C-Clamp, marked BRINK & COTTON 142-1/2 . This one i...
$22.00

J.P. Danielson 10 inch Adjustable Wrench
This is a top quality vintage style adjustable wrench marked J.P. DANIELSON CO. INC.. JAMESTOWN N.Y...
$28.00

Grinding Vise Precision 2 x 5.5 inch
Offering this clean older Taiwan import precision toolmaker's grinding vise in good+ used condition....
$75.00

Stanley No. 42 Ship Carpenter's Bevel Rare!
This is an old Ship Carpenter's Bevel, marked No. 42. I believe it to be Stanley as it matches the r...
$45.00

German Watch-Craft Micrometer 0-15 mm & wood box
Offering a nice clean top quality, vintage Watch-Craft Micrometer in metric. Increments are .01mm. I...
$40.00

Barcalo Slip Joint Pliers Antique 8 inch
This is a nice clean pair of slip joint pliers with a rare maker's name! This one has the marking B...
$18.00

Trimont Pipe Wrench Trimo 10 inch
This is a nice clean 10 pipe wrench marked TRIMO 10 MADE IN U.S.A. DROP FORGED . It's in clean co...
$25.00

Hawkeye Wrench Co. Slip Joint Pliers Antique 6 inch
This is a nice clean pair of slip joint pliers with a rare maker's name! This one has the marking H...
$22.00

North Brothers Yankee No. 20-3 Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver
This is a good clean Yankee ratchet / spiral screwdriver, clearly marked YANKEE NO. 20-3 NORTH BROS...
$75.00

C-Clamp 2 inch Vintage Wing Screw
This is a nice antique 2.0 inch capacity C-Clamp with the cast steel design, has the threaded wing s...
$12.00

C-Clamp 2 inch Vintage
This is a nice antique 2.0 inch capacity C-Clamp with the cast steel design, this one is not marked ...
$10.00