Description:
„The Gold Flake Honey Dew Smooth cigarette pack is gold in colour with red and black accents, featuring the well-known Gold Flake brand. The brand originated from the British tobacco company WD & HO Wills, but was produced in India under local license. The pack is labelled “Honeydew Smooth„, which refers to a milder flavoured version. The front carries the warning “Cigarette smoking is injurious to health„ and the sides bear the manufacturing information: “Made in India„. The pack is tightly packed, but there is a noticeable stain/bleeding defect on the foil from the bottom.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: Average. Although Gold Flake is one of the most famous tobacco brands in India, the pack does not bear any indication of being a limited edition. It is of interest to collectors as a typical example of Indian commercial tobacco, but the defects reduce the value.
Condition assessment: Unopened, with original film, but severe damage is visible on the underside (remaining stain or deformation), therefore the condition is assessed as satisfactory.
Historical data and popularity: „Gold Flake cigarettes have a long history and are widely available in India. While popular among local consumers, they do not have a particularly strong demand in the collector's market. However, older versions (like this one) are sometimes collected for nostalgic or regional value.
