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May 10, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

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  2026-05-10 12:00:00 2026-05-10 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : May 10, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/may-10-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-22428
It's an honor to present this fine selection of rare and top grade beer cans and brewery advertising. Cans include some of the hardest quart cone tops, flat tops and 12 oz cones. Many incredible signs, trays, bottles, openers, smalls and more. Enjoy!
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Lot 53

Carnegie Beer 1930s Reverse-Painted Glass Lighted Sign With Clock

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

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
Brewer/Business Name: Chartiers Valley Brewery, Carnegie, Pennsylvania
Manufacturer/Plant: Unknown
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Contents/Type: n/a
Dimensions: 18-1/2 w x 9-1/2 h x 4-1/4.
Comments/description: This sign is loaded with Deco-inspired curvilinear style accents on the base and shape of the glass insert. The clock works are mounted to a red steel backing plate that shows through the glass, creating the red background. Reverse-painted elements include the white border, lettering, and clock face. The border and brand lettering are also etched, so they still catch some light when lit even though the paint is missing or lifted in some areas. The BEST OF ALL insert in the base is also reverse-painted glass and appears to have been repainted around THE BE where there is a notable color mismatch. The second hand does not move when powered on, though we did not leave the item plugged in long enough to determine whether the other hands operate. It lights as intended. Produced by Crystal Manufacturing Co. of Chicago and New York. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

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Please use the photos to evaluate the condition on this item. While there is separation within the white that does not show when unlit, the photos of the piece in its illuminated state makes these areas much easier to detect.

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