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!


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

Stanley Smooth Plane No. 4 Type 17
This is a very nice clean Stanley No. 4 smooth plane from the 40's era or a type 17, WWII war produc...
$70.00

Antique Garden Dibble w/Brass Tip
This is a super nice antique garden dibble or bulb planting tool used for making holes in the soil t...
$44.00

Brown & Sharpe Combination Square Center Head 6 in.
This is a nice clean, 6 (long tempered rule) combination square marked BROWN & SHARPE PROV. R....
$79.00

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

Starrett Spring Divider w//Spring Nut 12 inch
This is a very nice Starrett No. 83 YANKEE PATTERN style spring dividers marked, STARRETT NO. 83 T...
$39.00

Starrett Steel Beam Trammels Set No 251C
This is a top quality Starrett machinist trammels set No. 251C in it's original cardboard box with l...
$129.00

Stanley Plane Knob & Tote Handle No. 3, 4 Replacement
This is an unfinished solid walnut handle/tote and front knob that is designed to fit vintage Stanle...
$24.00

Stanley Plane Tote Handle & Knob No. 5, 6, 7, 8 Walnut
This is a rosewood stained and clear finished solid walnut replacement handle/tote and front knob, t...
$39.00

Stanley Plane Knob No. 5, 6, 7, 8 Walnut Replacement
This is a rosewood stained and clear finished solid walnut front knob, that is designed to fit vinta...
$18.00

Stanley Plane Knob & Tote Handle No. 3, 4 Replacement
This is a rosewood color, stained and clear finished solid walnut handle/tote and front knob that is...
$39.00

MERRIMAC CUTLERY Pocket Knife Vintage Germany
Offering this nice clean 1-blade pocket knife tool with a folding corkscrew. marked MERRIMAC CUTL...
$45.00

KUTMASTER Pocket Knife 3-Blade Vintage U.S.A.
Offering this nice clean 3-blade pocket knife marked KUTMASTER UTICA N.Y. USA . All three blades a...
$45.00

Craftsman Pocket Knife 3-Blade Vintage U.S.A.
Offering this nice clean 3-blade pocket knife marked CRAFTSMAN USA . All three blades are in sharp...
$32.50

Colonial Pocket Knife 2-Blade Vintage U.S.A.
Offering this nice clean 2-blade pocket knife marked COLONIAL PROV. USA . Both blades are in sharp...
$27.50

Audels Carpenters & Builders Guide Set 1936
This is a clean set of Audels with a complete set of 4 volumes all are first editions and marked cop...
$85.00

Stanley No. 3 Smooth Plane Sweetheart
This is a very nice clean Stanley No. 3 smooth plane from the 30's era or a type 17 with the rosewoo...
$75.00

Starrett Last Word Dial Test Indicator No. 711 Set
Still a favorate style test indicator by Starrett by many toolmakers, this is a fine example of a qu...
$75.00

Starrett Last Word Dial Test Indicator No. 711 Set
Still a favorate style test indicator by Starrett by many toolmakers, this is a fine example of a qu...
$85.00

Stanley No. 220 Block Plane 1960's
This is a nice clean vintage Stanley block plane dating back to the 1960's. It is clean with about 9...
$36.00