July 12, 2026, NABA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 68
Dawson Gold Crown Beer Flat Top 53-22
Estimate: $100 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Dawsons Brewery Inc., New Bedford, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 53-22 USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Clean. Great gold metallic on this example. Has some darkened case wear scratches at the top rim but the rest of the label is spotless and free of marks. Hardware is outstanding too. The most notable detriment to display is a pointy, outward church key dent at the top front of each face. 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 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.
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 53-22 USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Clean. Great gold metallic on this example. Has some darkened case wear scratches at the top rim but the rest of the label is spotless and free of marks. Hardware is outstanding too. The most notable detriment to display is a pointy, outward church key dent at the top front of each face. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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