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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 126

Gunthers Beer Flat Top NON-IRTP MISSING YELLOW 78-24

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: Gunther Brewing Co., Baltimore, Maryland
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 78-24 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Very cool-looking misprint or printers proof can is missing the yellow/cream base coat resulting in this metallic label. Our photos do not do justice to how great it looks. We have included a close-up that may help reveal its metallic look. This would have made a great production label! This can is rolled and is air-sealed, about half a rim taller than standard. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

Can is in exceptional condition, with just the tiniest of imperfections. Near flawless metallic and brilliant lids and seam. Very impressive. 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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