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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 125

Grossvater Beer Cone Top 168-2 EXCELLENT SCARCE

Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
Brewer/Business Name: Geo. J. Renner Brewing Co., Akron, Ohio
Manufacturer/Plant: Crown
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 168-2 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Scarce label, very difficult to find this clean. Note the NOT OVER 3.2% stamp on the bottom lid. Has a smooth-as-glass finish despite some areas of under-the-paint humidity and early-stage oxidation on the right side. Some small scratches, nicks, and abrasions can be found throughout but none are overly distracting and most are difficult to detect from even a short display distance. We are unsure of the cause of the lighter areas in the blue so chalk them up to a production anomaly as there is no indication of scouring, paintover, foreign substance, or other manipulation. Beautiful golden spout. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

There are some very minor/shallow ripples and indents around the can, with most located near the rims. Good to very good condition, and would be difficult to upgrade. 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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