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July 12, 2026, NABA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-07-12 12:00:00 2026-07-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : July 12, 2026, NABA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/july-12-2026-naba-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-22795
incredible NABA auction featuring rare and top grade beer cans and breweriana. A portion of the proceeds of the NABA lots will benefit the National Association of Breweriana Advertising.
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Lot 41

Canco First Beer Can Manufactured in Massachusetts Bank Lid Flat Top Unlisted

Estimate: $100 - $250
Starting Bid
$25

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Brewer/Business Name: American Can Co., no city listed, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: Unlisted USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Very nice example of this American Can Co. commemorative issue that marked the opening of a manufacturing plant in Malden, Mass., on June 4, 1957. Brands produced at that location adorn the label and include Hampden, Hanley, Red Cap, Black Label, Narragansett, Dawsons, Holihans, Pickwick, and Boh. The brewers represented are Carling, Dawson, Narragansett, Enterprise, Haffenreffer, Hanley, Diamond Spring, and Hampden. Some small marks and a few dings to the right of the seam. Factory bank lid. 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 and handling dings at the rims that are not evident in photos. Please review photos carefully for these subtle indents. Larger dings that do not show and those in other locations will be noted in the item description.

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