August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 251
Duquesne Can-o-Beer Cone Top 159-27
Estimate: $100 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Duquesne Brewing Co. of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 159-27 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. Note the 3 lines of text below the bottom yellow band on this variant. Can is very clean with its factory-original finish, and great color. These often show up with tarnish in the lighter colors are toning of the white. Hardly a trace of humidity, just some minor nicks and scratches. Spout even has a nice smooth patina with hints of the original color showing through. Very good to excellent overall. 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 1940s
USBC reference: 159-27 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. Note the 3 lines of text below the bottom yellow band on this variant. Can is very clean with its factory-original finish, and great color. These often show up with tarnish in the lighter colors are toning of the white. Hardly a trace of humidity, just some minor nicks and scratches. Spout even has a nice smooth patina with hints of the original color showing through. Very good to excellent overall. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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