August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 272
Golden Brau Premium Ale Flat Top GB IN SHIELD TOUGH 72-19 SHARP
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Harvard Brewing Co., Lowell, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 72-19 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. Tougher variation with GB letters in the shield at top left. Likely removed after just a short period due to copyright entanglements with Grace Bros or Gresiedieck Bros. who also used GB for branding their products. This is a quality example with great color and shine and only some spotting, mostly near the top rim. Some darkened nicks and scratches on the body. Very nice display. Top has been replaced and the can is air-sealed, with chuck marks evident on the inner rim. Half a rim taller than typical. Shows better in person than in these all revealing photos. Overall excellent display. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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.
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 72-19 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. Tougher variation with GB letters in the shield at top left. Likely removed after just a short period due to copyright entanglements with Grace Bros or Gresiedieck Bros. who also used GB for branding their products. This is a quality example with great color and shine and only some spotting, mostly near the top rim. Some darkened nicks and scratches on the body. Very nice display. Top has been replaced and the can is air-sealed, with chuck marks evident on the inner rim. Half a rim taller than typical. Shows better in person than in these all revealing photos. Overall excellent display. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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