Throgmorton Gold Crest Old Scotch Whiskey Vesta Case
This is a vesta case advertising Throgmorton Gold Crest Old Scotch Whiskey, a small pocket item of the kind once carried for matches. The front plate is embossed with the brand name and product wording, set within a decorative border of engraved zigzag detailing. The case has a hinged lid with a row of knuckles along the top edge, and the sides are finished with fine vertical fluting. A curved fitting extends from one end of the case, giving it a distinctive profile. Its advertising design makes it of interest to those who collect whisky memorabilia and smoking-related curios.
Condition and Collectability
The case shows general wear consistent with age and handling, including surface scratches and minor marks across the front plate. Some darker discolouration is visible in places, and the edges show light signs of use. The embossed lettering remains clearly legible, and the decorative border and fluted sides are still well defined. The operation of the lid and fittings has not been tested, and no guarantee is given that the mechanism functions as intended. Original advertising pieces of this type appeal to collectors of Scotch whisky ephemera and vesta cases, so this example would suit a display collection or a buyer seeking a characterful piece of advertising history.