August 31 '25 Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 274
Esslingers Premium Beer Instructional Flat Top LARGE KEGLINED 60-17 OI 242 RARE
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Reference: USBC 60-17, OI 242
Business Name: Esslingers Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
Contents/Type: 12 oz
Condition/Comments: USBC 60-17 OI 242. Very rare early design features the large KEGLINED logo on the side panel. No patent info. This is a late 1935 issue and carries an R9/R9 rarity rating. Bright and handsome display on this example, as humidity occurs more toward the back side. Just a few small canning dings that may not show well in the photos. Only a half-dozen or so example exist in any condition. This version does not carry the NY Distributor info by the mandatory. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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