I know many of you are collecting buttons and vintage sewing items. This has just been listed in my store, here is the link if your interested: http://stores.countrycents.com/Detail.bok?no=71
Great Question! No marking on the tin anywhere. . . it is a real vintage tin. Grey on the bottom and inside the lid. The finish is very worn, however, the beauty of the tin with it's well worn patina, makes the tin very desirable to any collector.