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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 46

Dawsons Calorie Controlled Lager Beer Flat Top ACTUAL 53-20 RARE EXCEPTIONAL

Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
Starting Bid
$25

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$500 $50
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Brewer/Business Name: Dawsons Brewery Inc., New Bedford, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 53-20 USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: This is THE BEST example of this rare can we have had. This is the ACTUAL can featured at 53-20 of the USBC. Bottom opened. Provenance to the legendary Stark Collection. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

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