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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 69

Brown Derby Pilsner Beer Instructional Flat Top RAINIER 42-20 OI 136 OUTSTANDING

Estimate: $100 - $250
Starting Bid
$25

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Brewer/Business Name: Rainier Brewing Co., San Francisco, California
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 42-20 USBCOI reference: 136 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 42-20, OI 136. Note the Rainier mandatory. Fabulous minty example. Date stamp on bottom is May 1, 1940. Rims have been partially ground. Gorgeous display. Circa 1940, Others Pending. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

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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