Not sure. I bought it from a person who inherited it from their grandpa. Some of it's older, some of it's newer. The box and some of the tools are definitely older. But all the materials are in good shape, and don't have an old smell. But has some good stuff, including lady amherst necks, GP crests, and some seal fur. Not including enough chenille to hang you. LOL. I'm near you (sort of). I could always bring it by, and you could take a look at the whole stash.