Old Reading Beer Crowntainer Cone Top RARE 197-23

Reference: USBC 197-23
Brewery: Old Reading Brewery Inc., Reading, PA
Manufacturer/Plant: Crown
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
Canning Code: n/a
Contents/Type: 12 oz
Condition/Comments: Rare crowntainer is in excellent condition with a strong display. Among the minor imperfections are mild spidering, small nicks, and a single notable oxidation spot on the side above the Crowntainer logo. There is a ding and crease on the same panel that begins at the shoulder and continues diagonally to just below the oxidation spot. The opposite should also has a small ding. The yellow area seen in the photos appears to be a buildup of a foreign substance, perhaps from prolonged exposure to fumes or vapor of some sort. It is glossy but does NOT appear to be an applied clear coat as it gradually dissipates to nothing and there are no brush marks, orange peel texture, or dripping often seen with intentionally applied protective coatings. As such, we are deeming this can to be all original. Nice example of a seldom seen rarity. For more info, questions, or to report errors in this lot contact Dan via email.

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