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March 15, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-03-15 12:00:00 2026-03-15 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : March 15, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/march-15-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-21416
Stunning selection of some of the rarest and highest grade cone tops, quart cone tops, flat tops and self-opening cans in the hobby! Also, many top shelf beer bottles, trays, illuminated and other signs and more.
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Lot 271

Burgermeister Beer 1950s Liquid Flow Motion Illuminated Sign

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$25

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Brewer/Business Name: Burgermeister Brewing Corp., San Francisco, California
Manufacturer/Plant: See comments/description
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
Contents/Type: N/A
Dimensions: 14 w x 16 h x 12 d.
Comments/description: The concept behind this cleverly designed sign is to replicate a beer pouring from bottle to glass - using actual liquid! The plastic bottle and glass each have tubes connected to a pump and water reservoirs held in the housing that circulated the liquid. Once the bottle was full enough it would overflow into the glass as if being poured; once the glass was full enough, the liquid would drain through a tube leading back to the reservoir. The interior of the box is lit with two small bulbs. Manufactured by Liquid Flow Co. of San Mateo, CA. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

Display is excellent and the lighting works as shown. We did not add water to test whether the pump works. There is water mineral residue within the glass and bottle and some oxidation on the bottom from spilled water but this is out of view when displayed. Housing is very clean and even still includes the operating instructions on the top. Cool piece!

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