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March 15, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-03-15 12:00:00 2026-03-15 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : March 15, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/march-15-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-21416
Stunning selection of some of the rarest and highest grade cone tops, quart cone tops, flat tops and self-opening cans in the hobby! Also, many top shelf beer bottles, trays, illuminated and other signs and more.
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Lot 9

Bay State Ale Instructional Flat Top 35-16 OUTSTANDING

Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
Current Bid
$50

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Brewer/Business Name: Commonwealth Brewing Corp., Springfield, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: National Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 35-16 USBCOI reference: 81 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 35-16 OI 81. Outstanding for this highly metallic pre-WWII label. The green is very impressive with only tiny marks that show far more in our photos than under normal lighting. Looks terrific on display, especially with the bright silver rims. Scarce, especially this clean. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

Imperfections not visible in photos include a half-dozen or so small canning dings at each rim, a faint dimple left of the figure, a 1-1/2-inch light vertical impression down to the ships wheel, and a ripple (pushed-out dent?) about halfway between BOTTLE and the silver box. Overall outstanding.

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