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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
Morean Auctions dan@moreanauctions.com
Lot 230

Bay State BEER Instructional Flat Top 35-19 OI 88 LIKELY BEST

Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000
Current Bid
$4,200

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Brewer/Business Name: Commonwealth Brewing Corp., Springfield, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: National Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 35-19 USBCOI reference: 88 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Ultra rare high grade R10 metallic BEER! This can blows the doors off the USBCOI can, which was stated as being unique at the time of publication. We know of no nicer example than that offered here, likely the top specimen in the hobby. Metallic green is brilliant and the silver trim makes such a nice compliment when there is so little humidity. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

While our photos clearly convey that this can is not minty, we assure you it looks fantastic under normal lighting. It is so shiny and reflective that the many of the marks that show so clearly in our photo environment virtually disappear in shadows and reflections of normal viewing conditions. Blemishes that do not show well in the photos include 5-6 small canning dings at each rim, a shallow indent on the left side OI panel, and a pair of dings to the right of the large CORP. at bottom front. Killer can!

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