October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 141
Essex Beer Flat Top 60-14
Estimate: $250 - $500
Sold for
$493
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Essex Brewery Ltd., Chicago, Illinois
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 60-14 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: The copper color on this example is excellent, showing few instances of humidity, while the silver and white on both sides are lightly darkened in some areas with tarnish. Not as noticeable under normal lighting as in our photos. Can is smooth to the touch and displays equally well from both sides. Slight creases around the contents and through ESSEX of the mandatory. Minor vertical faceting of the body when angled to the light. 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 1950s
USBC reference: 60-14 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: The copper color on this example is excellent, showing few instances of humidity, while the silver and white on both sides are lightly darkened in some areas with tarnish. Not as noticeable under normal lighting as in our photos. Can is smooth to the touch and displays equally well from both sides. Slight creases around the contents and through ESSEX of the mandatory. Minor vertical faceting of the body when angled to the light. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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