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May 10, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, May 10, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-05-10 12:00:00 2026-05-10 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : May 10, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/may-10-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-22428
It's an honor to present this fine selection of rare and top grade beer cans and brewery advertising. Cans include some of the hardest quart cone tops, flat tops and 12 oz cones. Many incredible signs, trays, bottles, openers, smalls and more. Enjoy!
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Lot 55

Esslingers Beer In Bottles 1930s Illuminated Clock

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
Brewer/Business Name: Esslingers Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Manufacturer/Plant: Unknown
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Contents/Type: N/A
Dimensions: 20 in diameter x 5 d.
Comments/description: Incredible ad panel with fabulous graphics and unimpeachable condition. Larger than most round clocks of this vintage, with no manufacturer markings. Unusual bezel and housing style, with nicely contoured Deco lines on both. Trim bezel is held in place by screws rather than tension or clips as found on other models of the time. Very solid and well-made piece. The imprint on the face is outstanding, and the Little Man at each hour mark is in perfect condition - as is all of the art on the face. There are no issues with the curved glass lens either. The bezel and the housing have both been crudely repainted, the paint applied over existing oxidation. The original color was light blue or gray as can be seen under the bezel on close inspection. The bezel was not painted at all originally and is now partially gold. Each screw head has been painted white, also not original. Close-up photos of these works have been provided. The piece did not run or light when plugged in yet still makes an impressive display as the advertising face is so superb. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

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