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September 13 Rare and Top Grade Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-09-13 12:00:00 2026-09-13 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : September 13 Rare and Top Grade Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/september-13-rare-and-top-grade-beer-cans-breweriana-23921
Over 600 lots including the Holy Grail Hopheiser instructional, the rarest Cremo crowntainer, the Dawson's BEER quart, and many rare and top grade flats, cones, quarts and self-opening cans. Impeccable trays, signs, illuminated sign and more breweriana. This one is a doozy!
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Lot 183

Genesee 12 Horse Ae Instructional Flat Top 3 PATS 68-17 OI 324

Estimate: $250 - $500
Starting Bid
$25

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Brewer/Business Name: Genesee Brewing Co., Rochester, New York
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 68-17 USBCOI reference: 324 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 68-17, OI 324. R7/R5 label from the late 1940s. Carries a 68A D code and features 3 patent numbers. Very impressive condition with beautiful copper all around. The 12-Horse team trots along timelessly on the face of the can in yellow and black. Only minor aging so the display is excellent. Air sealed. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

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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