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November 8 Ultra Rare & High Grade Beer Can & Breweriana Auction

Sun, Nov 8, 2026 12:00PM EST
  2026-11-08 12:00:00 2026-11-08 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : November 8 Ultra Rare & High Grade Beer Can & Breweriana Auction https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/november-8-ultra-rare-high-grade-beer-can-breweriana-auction-24285
This auction features ultra rare and top grade beer cans and brewery advertising, highlighted by the believed-unique Boston Light Brown Jug crowntainers from the Bill Helmbold Collection; what we believe is the finest known example of the ultra rare first-production PRE-TAX Krueger Ale instructional can; and ultra rare WWII cans, including Dawson’s and Burger Brau cones. Other highlights include rare and top grade cones, flats, quarts and self-opening cans. Breweriana features fresh flea market discoveries—including ultra rare, likely unique tin signs—along with rare and desirable illuminated
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Lot 96

Gam Beer Cone Top 164-17

Estimate: $100 - $250
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
Brewer/Business Name: August Wagner Breweries, Columbus, Ohio
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 164-17 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Label is darkened throughout from tarnish yet still presents well. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

Has just a few small areas of heavier humidity/oxidation. 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.

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