August 31 '25 Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 139
Esslingers Little Man Ale Premium Beer 1930s Waxed Cardboard Bottle Cartons Lot of 2
Estimate: $100 - $250
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Business Name: Esslingers Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Manufacturer/Plant: Unknown
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Condition/Comments: This lot of two waxed cardboard bottle cartons, Little Man Ale and Beer. The Ale piece has great graphics. It shows some wear at the edges and corners but super sturdy and still very square. The Beer piece is a smaller size designed to hold steinies. It shows considerably more wear and has writing on it from having been used to store items over the years. Its cardboard is heavily darkened. It is sturdy as well. See photos to best assess condition. Ale is 17-1/2 w x 9-1/2 h x 11-1/2 d, Beer is 18 w x 7-1/4 h x 12 d. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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