September 13 Rare and Top Grade Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 4
Ace Hi Premium Ale Flat Top TOUGH CLEAN 28-16
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Ace Brewing Co., Chicago, Illinois
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 28-16 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Tough Ale label. Bright lacquered metallic gold and green on this label. A gorgeous can with only minor aging exclusively in few places in the silver. First-rate display quality. Minor canning dings at the rims. Replaced top, correct height. Both rims have been buffed. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
Cans may have minor canning dings at the rims that are not evident in photos. Larger dings that do not show will be noted in the item description. A thin black vertical reflection may show on some can photos.
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 28-16 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Tough Ale label. Bright lacquered metallic gold and green on this label. A gorgeous can with only minor aging exclusively in few places in the silver. First-rate display quality. Minor canning dings at the rims. Replaced top, correct height. Both rims have been buffed. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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