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October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-10-04 12:00:00 2026-10-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/october-4-rare-beer-cans-and-breweriana-24126
This auction features 2 crowntainers from the beloved Bill Helmbold crowntainer collection, the elite top shelf of which will be handled by Morean Auctions. The Jolly Scot is the ONLY we have offered and the Esslinger's Beer is a top example. Many other rare and top grade cones, flats, quarts, and self-opening cans. Breweriana includes a few freshly found ultra rare (likely unique) tin signs, rare and desirable A-B signs, rare etched glasses and bottles, top quality trays and back bar statues and much more! Enjoy!
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Lot 520

Bartels Crown Beer Pre-Prohibition Serving Tray NIGHTWATCHER

Estimate: $100 - $250
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
Brewer/Business Name: Bartels Brewing Co., Syracuse, New York
Manufacturer/Plant: Chas. Shonk
Date of manufacture: Pre-Prohibition
Contents/Type: n/a
Dimensions: 12 inches.
Comments/description: This is the version of this stock image tray that promotes Crown Beer versus an identical design with the Bartels crest and logo below the figures arm instead. The image is titled THE NIGHTWATCHER and is incredibly detailed, showing wonderful nuances of light and shadow that define the multitude of rich textures in the scene and background. We never tire of looking at this tray. Wear and aging as shown yet still riveting. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

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