December 21 '25 Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Dec 21, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 136
Gretz Beer Cone Top 168-1
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: William Gretz Brewing Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Manufacturer/Plant: Crown
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 168-1 USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Rare as a cone top and this clean. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
Though the silver is tarnished, the gold is bright as new. Combined with the gold spout there is a lot to like about this can. Exhibits only some lightly oxidized nicks and some slightly larger areas on the left side. Touch of fade to the red on the front. Quality example.
Manufacturer/Plant: Crown
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 168-1 USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Rare as a cone top and this clean. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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