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January 18, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

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  2026-01-18 12:00:00 2026-01-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : January 18, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/january-18-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-21073
January 18 Rare Beer Cans 7 Breweriana
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Lot 228

Ballantines XXX Ale Instructional Flat Top 33-1 OI 62 SCARCE SWEET

Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
Current Bid
$225

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Brewer/Business Name: P. Ballantine & Sons, Newark, New Jersey
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 33-1 USBCOI reference: 62 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Outstanding example of this early label, the very first from Ballantine. Dates to late 1935 and is PATENT Pending. R9 in this condition. Unusually bright and, essentially, humidity-free. Even the lids are amazing. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

The only marks are some darkened hairline scratches and others that still show bare metal. A few light canning dings and dimples. A great looking can in so many respects.

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