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August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, Aug 2, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-08-02 12:00:00 2026-08-02 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/august-9-2026-bcca-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-22796
Welcome to the inaugural BCCA Benefit Auction! A portion of the proceeds from Lots 210–362 will be donated to the Brewery Collectibles Club of America (BCCA). This outstanding sale features many rare and exceptional cone tops, flat tops, self-opening beer, soda, and wine cans, along with the premier New England collections of tip trays and painted openers. You'll also find an exceptional selection of graphic, rare, and high-grade coasters, frothers, bottles, signs, and other breweriana. Add outstanding pieces to your collection while helping support the hobby through the BCCA!
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Lot 44

Carling Beer and Ale Flat Tops Lot of 2

Estimate: $100 - $250
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
Brewer/Business Name: Carling Brewing Co., Multiple Locations, Multiple
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A nice pairing consisting of a Black Label from Cleveland (USBC 38-14) and a Red Cap Ale from St. Louis (USBC 119-11). The Black Label is an all-original example with its Michigan tax lid still intact and presents very well. The Ale can has had the top removed, with gear marks and an indented opener line evident. Please refer to the photos for the best assessment of overall condition and design details. 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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