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November 8 Ultra Rare & High Grade Beer Can & Breweriana Auction

Sun, Nov 8, 2026 12:00PM EST
  2026-11-08 12:00:00 2026-11-08 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : November 8 Ultra Rare & High Grade Beer Can & Breweriana Auction https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/november-8-ultra-rare-high-grade-beer-can-breweriana-auction-24285
This auction features ultra rare and top grade beer cans and brewery advertising, highlighted by the believed-unique Boston Light Brown Jug crowntainers from the Bill Helmbold Collection; what we believe is the finest known example of the ultra rare first-production PRE-TAX Krueger Ale instructional can; and ultra rare WWII cans, including Dawson’s and Burger Brau cones. Other highlights include rare and top grade cones, flats, quarts and self-opening cans. Breweriana features fresh flea market discoveries—including ultra rare, likely unique tin signs—along with rare and desirable illuminated
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Lot 22

Blackhawk Old Lager Beer Cone Top DNCMT 4 PERCENT 153-1 SCARCE CLEAN

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Current Bid
$550

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Brewer/Business Name: Blackhawk Brewing Co., Davenport, Iowa
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 153-1 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Scarce and desirable label with Native American theme. Very difficult to find this nice. The speckling in the metallic gold is much less noticeable under normal lighting where it is diffused by shadows and reflections. Only the few larger spots remain as telltales of humidity exposure and there is only one on the front. Light patina on some of the spout and gold showing elsewhere. An impressive example. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

Small ding at top front may not show fully in photos. Silver strips along seam are tarnished. Very good overall condition, one of the better example of which we are aware. Cans may have minor canning dings at the rims that are not evident in photos. Larger dings that do not show will be noted in the item description. A thin black vertical reflection may show on some can photos.

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