Vintage Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky Wooden Crate - Berry Bros & Rudd with Arkansas Import Stamp
Vintage Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky Wooden Crate - Berry Bros & Rudd with Arkansas Import Stamp
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Own an extraordinary piece of American Prohibition-era and post-repeal spirits history with this authentic Vintage Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky Wooden Crate. Crafted to transport 12 bottles of Scotch directly from Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd. in London, this rustic wooden shipping box features original stenciled graphics, Royal Warrant markings, and a rare historical Arkansas Revenue / Import Tax Stamp alongside its original New York port import markings.
Key Features & Historical Provenance
- Distillery & Merchant: Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd. (London, St. James’s St.)—official wine merchants to the British Royal Family ("By Appointment to H.M. The Queen").
- Historical Journey: Originally created in 1923 by Berry Bros. & Rudd during US Prohibition, imported through The Buckingham Corporation in New York, and distributed south with a rare stamped regional Arkansas Liquor Tax Control Mark.
- Dimensions: 16.75" L x 13.5" W x 9" H
- Graphics: Stenciled with the famous Cutty Sark clipper ship artwork, "Produce of Scotland," and original 12-bottle shipping text.
- Construction: Heavy solid pine wood with dovetail/slat corners and authentic aged wood grain patina.
Usage & Styling Ideas
- Home Bar & Man Cave Storage: Perfect for storing liquor bottles, barware accessories, or vintage glassware in a home bar or lounge.
- Rustic Planter or Storage Bin: Use as a rustic hearth wood box, vinyl record holder, or magazine rack.
- Retail & Hospitality Display: Ideal decorative prop for speakeasy bars, restaurants, wine shops, or antique displays.
Condition Notes
Authentic mid-century vintage condition with heavy character and historical patina. Displays natural wood grain variations, surface wear, minor edge weathering, and clear, legible black-and-red stenciled text. Box is still structurally intact and ready to be used for another 100+ years.
Perfect Gift For
- Whiskey & Bourbon Enthusiasts: An exceptional centerpiece gift for fans of Cutty Sark, Scotch history, and vintage barware collectibles.
- Arkansas & Local History Collectors: A rare regional find featuring the historic Arkansas state liquor import control marking.
- Rustic & Industrial Decor Stylists: Adds rich history, warmth, and vintage character to speakeasy bars, man caves, or farmhouse decor.
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