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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 40

Cream Top Beer Instructional Flat Top 52-7 MANHATTAN RARE OI 187

Estimate: $10,000 - $20,000
Current Bid
$150

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Brewer/Business Name: Whitewater Brewing Co., Whitewater, Wisconsin
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 52-7 USBCOI reference: 188 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 52-8 OI 187. Note the tough Manhattan mandatory. R9 rarity on-grade. This is a wonderful clean example, nearly humidity-free, with great color and shine. The display is first-rate, the only blemishes on the face occurring toward the bottom and barely noticeable among the type in the word BEER. Others Pending design. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

Right side has some scratching and tiny specks, well off the display face and out of sight. A pair of small dings to the left of BEER may not show in the photos. Hardware is clean too, with a light patina.

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