1. The antique music box at Franklin Home Furnishings
This 1887 music box is powered by air and still plays by turning the hand crank. It comes with 10 cylinders that each play different songs.
699 S. Morton St., Franklin, 46131
317-716/4600
www.facebook.com/Franklin-home-furnishings
2. The engraved glasses at Vintage Whimsy
It's easy to see the history in these antique glasses. Each one is engraved with the location, date and owner's name. They were originally from World's Fair locations all over the country and one of them dated back to 1863.
112 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, 46131
317-736-9446
3. The gentleman's cabinet at Pump House Antiques
At first glance, it looks like a regular cabinet, but it was once the place where a man could store his top hat and shaving supplies. When the couple who salvaged it found it, all the pieces were taken apart and put in sales and a burn pile. The couple put it back together and restored it to its former glory.
158 N. Main St. Bargersville, 46106
317-458-0456
www.facebook.com/pumphouseantiques
4. These bright windows at Madison Street Salvage
This store is full of interesting finds from historic homes, and these colorful windows are a shining example. They were salvaged from a home in Nashville, Indiana.
350 E. Madison St., Franklin, 46131
317-736-6823
5. The antique typewriter at Salvage Sisters Antique Market
Just imagine all the stories and letters this has written.
398 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, 46131
317-736-4353
www.facebook.com/salvagesistersantiquemarket
6. The pilot ladder at The Shoppe Recreated Treasures
This massive ladder was handmade from hemp in Europe and was once used on an actual ship to help sailors climb down to the dingy.
291 E. Two Cent Road, Bargersville, 46184
317-431-7591
www.facebook.com/TheShoppe.RecreatedTreasures
7. The reclaimed cart at Blackbird Nest
This item is as useful as it is unique. Imagine it being used as a kitchen island or desk.
498 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, 46131
317-346-0033
www.facebook.com/Blackbird-Nest
8. The Post Office cabinet at Simple Abundance
This historic piece was once used to sort and store mail at the post office and it is said to have been used in the mid-1900s.
110 W. Main Cross St., Edinburgh, 46124
812-703-5000
9. The Amish cabinets at Take Root Country Store
Take Root Country Store is the only place around to find these solid wood cabinets, made by an Amish community in Michigan.
202 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, 46142
317-882-0497
www.facebook.com/takerootcountrystore
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10. The handmade toy phone at Thanks for the Thyme
It's easy to see the hand carvings on the handle and imagine the person who created it.
396 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, 46131
317-736-9866
www.facebook.com/Thanks-for-The-Thyme
11. The handmade stool at Possibilities
A local veteran created this unique stool from an old stump. Each is one-of-a-kind and handmade.
110 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, 46131
317-739-3862
12. The book cutouts at Eclectic Jade
These would be a fun addition to any bookshelf.
108 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, 46131
317-739-0050
www.facebook.com/eclecticjadevintage
13. The customized Scrabble board at Whispering WillowTree
A local woman creates these Scrabble-style boards to include words or names that are meaningful to each customer.
50 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood, 46142
317-893-4493
www.facebook.com/WhisperingWillowTree
14. The antique crate at Farm Girl Mercantile
This biscuit crate is from a Philadelphia bakery that opened in 1846,
436 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, 46131
317-476-3235
For more antique hunting, visit the Johnson County Antique Market, a popular show held one day each month at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
350 Fairgrounds St., Franklin, 46131,
317-412-3381