December 21 '25 Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Dec 21, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 30
Bay State Ale Instructional Flat Top RARE R10 35-14 OI 73
Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Commonwealth Brewing Corp., Springfield, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: National Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 35-14 USBCOI reference: 73 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Likely the best known example. This variant is the earliest, with the Mass. permit listed in the green below each OI panel. FAR better than the can in USBCOI which was thought to be unique at the time of publication. Displays beautifully. This is an R10 label in this condition. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
Can has small marks including a few lesser oxidation spots on the reverse. Some oxidation staining around the top rim. The top is likely original to the can but has been removed and reapplied to facilitate dent removal. There is no sign on the can of where the dent was. Nice original sheen.
Manufacturer/Plant: National Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 35-14 USBCOI reference: 73 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Likely the best known example. This variant is the earliest, with the Mass. permit listed in the green below each OI panel. FAR better than the can in USBCOI which was thought to be unique at the time of publication. Displays beautifully. This is an R10 label in this condition. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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