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October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 143

Esslingers Little Man Ale Quart Cone Top AMERICAN 208-9

Estimate: $350 - $700
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Brewer/Business Name: Esslingers Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 208-9 Contents/Type: 32 oz
Dimensions: 3-3/4 w x 7-1/2 h.
Comments/description: Note that this can is from American and so has American Can Co. ribbed spout and shows American Can Co. quart flat top on the waiters tray. Colors are fantastic on this example, with deep, uniform blue and equally rich red-orange. Can often be found with washed-out red-orange or uneven ink coverage. Displays very nicely with aging off to the right edge of the display face and mostly out of sight when displayed. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

 

Condition

Humidity and some oxidation on the recipe panel, with only humidity on the left side. Excellent shine to the paint. Much gold color remains on the spout and the seam and bottom are clean. Larger dings that do not show will be noted in the item description. A thin black vertical reflection may show on some can photos.

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