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June 7, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

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  2026-06-07 12:00:00 2026-06-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : June 7, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/june-7-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-22746
The finest example of the elusive California Monogram instructional, many other rare and top grade cans, signs, illuminated signs (including Gillco cab lights), tap knobs, trays, drinking vessels and an excellent collection of steinie beer bottles.
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Lot 54

Diplomat Select Pilsener Beer Flat Top CREMO SCARCE 53-36 EXCELLENT

Estimate: $750 - $1,500
Starting Bid
$25

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Brewer/Business Name: Diplomat Brewing Co., New Britain, Connecticut
Manufacturer/Plant: Crown
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 53-36 USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Scarce issue from Cremo dba Diplomat Brewing according to this label. A difficult label to find clean not only because of the abundance of white surface, but also because of its overall scarcity. When indoor examples do show up they are usually compromised from humidity. This can is humidity-free but for a few small spots in the lower left quadrant of the square. Other marks consist only of small nicks and some case wear at the rims. Not evident are church key dent and a small ding above DOMESTIC HOPS. A fine, clean example with roots back to the master Connecticut collection of Jules Kish. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

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.

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