America’s Oldest Furrier
Est. 1889
The question to ask when wanting to sell furs

As a 4th generation, professional furrier of Mano Swartz Furs, America’s Oldest Furrier, for 40 years I am often asked that exact question. People who have fur coats sometimes find the need to sell their furs. The baby boomer generation is increasingly inheriting furs from their parents. These furs date back anywhere from the 1950s-1980s […]

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"Who buys fur coats near me” is just the start

Selling inherited fur coats isn’t just a transaction; it’s an emotional journey tied to memories and legacies. As a fourth-generation furrier at Mano Swartz Furs, America’s Oldest Furrier, with 40 years of experience, I’ve witnessed the bittersweet reality faced by individuals parting with cherished family heirlooms. For many from the baby boomer generation, inheriting furs […]

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Selling your fur, especial selling a mink coat, can be a daunting task, but with the right knowledge and preparation, you’ll be able to make the best of the situation. This article will guide you through the process of selling your fur and hopefully make the experience as painless and profitable as possible. Inheriting a […]

On December 31, 2019 Mano Swartz, America’s Oldest Furrier est. 1889, evolved from a brick and mortar store to exclusively an event pop-up retailer.   For 130 years Mano Swartz has a physical retail fur store in Baltimore City or nearby. Stores including a flagship location on Howard Street during the hay day of inner city […]

The name Mano Swartz has been synonymous with fur coats since 1889. Over the past 130 years, many things have changed at Mano Swartz.  Through the years,  we have put countless fur stoles,  fur jackets,  fur strollers and coats on the shoulders of so many of our happy customers.  And we will continue to do […]

We already associate the color green with the holidays, from adornments of holly swags and hanging sprigs of mistletoe, to decorated trees.  But we also really seriously need to associate “green” with sustainable use. This is the time of year we see a lot of faux fur in fashions and holiday trims.  Faux fur was […]

He’s an amazing new designer and apprentice to our Master Furrier, Cynthia Parks.  And she says, “He’s a natural”! In a recent inteview I had with Jake, this is what he had to say; Tina: “I know you’re huge fan of fashion, but why fur?” Jake: “I still remember the moment when I knew I […]

I get calls every day with all kinds of questions about fur and fur coats. A common question that I get, especially when we’re in the variantly cool and transitional  ‘Spring Showers’ or the ‘Autumn Drizzles’ seasons, is about wearing real furs in the rain and if it’s okay for them to get wet. “Is […]

I just heard a friend of mine say, “October is my Favorite Color!”  At first, I just laughed.  But after really thinking about it, I realized that I could not agree more. October holds so many of the richly hued colorations of nature, during a time of the year when nature reminds and shows us […]