September 13 Rare and Top Grade Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 128
Dawsons Pale Ale Cone Top PLAYING CARD U PERMIT 158-25 EXCELLENT
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: Dawsons Brewery Inc., New Bedford, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 158-25 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Highly desirable King of Diamonds playing card graphics. And so hard to come by truly high grade as this example. Fantastic when condition is spot-on. This example displays beautifully from either side, with lush, full color and even a little gold on the spout. Has a wet-look shine to it that helps to subdue the trace amounts of under-the-paint humidity. There are only a few tiny marks that are more significant than that. A striking example of the variation that includes the early U permit number at the base of the Cap-Sealed panel. 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: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 158-25 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Highly desirable King of Diamonds playing card graphics. And so hard to come by truly high grade as this example. Fantastic when condition is spot-on. This example displays beautifully from either side, with lush, full color and even a little gold on the spout. Has a wet-look shine to it that helps to subdue the trace amounts of under-the-paint humidity. There are only a few tiny marks that are more significant than that. A striking example of the variation that includes the early U permit number at the base of the Cap-Sealed panel. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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