FOUND Antiques

Every once in a while when you’re roaming on an adventure you come across something special. Top to bottom. You are greeted by a shopkeeper. That’s what they called them back in the day. A proprietor. That’s what they should call them now.
When you look to buy antiques you want someone that knows their shit and isn’t looking to rip you off. He invests his items with a knowledge of history.
This is the real deal. Seek this out. You will thank me later.

FOUND Antiques, Collectibles and Vintage Art is located in the Harmar District and is easily accessible from downtown Marietta by the pedestrian-​only Harmar Rail-​Trail Muskigum River Bridge (I recommend, for the experience) or the Putnam Street Bridge (via car-​not a lot of parking.)
FOUND is unique in that it’s a modern, bright and open layout with no clutter. The front windows let in abundant light for a warm welcome and stock scrutiny. However, everything’s so perfectly curated and presented that there’s no question of quality here. Now, I’m not a buyer of antiques or antique furniture, but I love looking for small, unique décor and looking at how older furniture was designed and constructed. I ended up buying a deck of playing cards and some postcards; my girlfriend a KitchenAid mixer from the 1950’s (maybe) with handle on top and ceramic mixing bowls. Here’s an excerpt from their Facebook page (no website) for those who recognize brands: «Furniture may include Hoosier Cupboards, Printers Cabinets, Harvest Tables, Map Chest, drop-​leaf tables, Flatwall Cupboards and assortment of other tables & chairs… Art Pottery: Roseville, Weller, McCoy, Van Briggle, Rookwook & others… large collection of vintage prints, watercolors & original oils.» They also had a taxidermy deer head in mint condition for $ 100-​still regret not getting it. Had a unique turn of the head…
Tips:
* If you visit… WHEN you visit keep a look out for the antique bikes out front
* Bring cash. If you buy antiques know that shops love cash and some are willing to give discounts for it
* They’re sometimes open on Sundays-​call ahead to make sure: 740.215.4663. We lucked out.
* There’s a few other gift places on the same street
* Busy Bee’s home cooking is around the corner; the Marietta Soda Museum’s lunch/​breakfast/​soda counter next door