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October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 19

Altes Beer Cone Top IRTP DETROIT 150-12

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
Brewer/Business Name: Altes Brewing Co., Detroit, Michigan
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 150-12 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Note the Detroit mandatory and that this is the IRTP version of this label. While there is spotting, the metallics are still crisp and the can displays well. Ding at lower left on the front on BREWED AND, and a larger dent on the ad panel left of seam and onto the seam itself. Other indents are much smaller/minor canning or handling dings that do not show in the photos. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

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.

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