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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 120

Grain Belt 1950s Cone Top Ashtray

Estimate: $250 - $500
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
Brewer/Business Name: Minneapolis Brewing Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
Contents/Type: n/a
Dimensions: 7-1/2 w x 6 h x 7-1/2 d.
Comments/description: No manufacturer mark on the tray so we are marking at as Continental, maker of the can. Tray is painted steel, de-bossed with the Grain Belt logo and tagline THE FRIENDLY BEER around the inner circle at the base of the can. Can appears to be epoxied or glued to the base (a little unevenly). Can is 167-20 with no alcohol statement. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

Overall very good condition with some scratches to both the can and base. Can shows very little humidity and displays great. Tray has some heavier oxidation and loss in the ash trough in front of the can, some of which is still clear or has been cleaned, judging by scour marks in the paint around it.

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