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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 89

Burger Beer Quart Cone Top 204-15 RARE

Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500

Brewer/Business Name: Burger Brewing Co., Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 204-15 Contents/Type: 32 oz
Dimensions: 3-3/4 w x 7-1/2 h.
Comments/description: Rare 1950s quart. This is the ONLY example of this quart we have had. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

 

Condition

Good condition overall with the face being the best side condition-wise. Humidity and oxidation throughout, with some fade to the red on the back. Spout and top rim have been scoured. 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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