September 13 Rare and Top Grade Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 112
Cream Top Beer Instructional Flat Top MANHATTAN 52-7 OI 188 SCARCE
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Manhattan Brewing Co., Chicago, Illinois
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 52-7 USBCOI reference: 188 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 52-7, OI 188. Note the Manhattan mandatory on this variation. Rarity rating of R9 on-grade. Displays very well despite some scattered spots on the right side. The display face is amazing. Color is fantastic and the registration crisp and accurate. Beautiful can when clean. Others Pending, from about 1940. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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.
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 52-7 USBCOI reference: 188 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 52-7, OI 188. Note the Manhattan mandatory on this variation. Rarity rating of R9 on-grade. Displays very well despite some scattered spots on the right side. The display face is amazing. Color is fantastic and the registration crisp and accurate. Beautiful can when clean. Others Pending, from about 1940. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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