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June 7, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

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  2026-06-07 12:00:00 2026-06-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : June 7, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/june-7-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-22746
The finest example of the elusive California Monogram instructional, many other rare and top grade cans, signs, illuminated signs (including Gillco cab lights), tap knobs, trays, drinking vessels and an excellent collection of steinie beer bottles.
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Lot 104

Hamms Beer 6 16-ounce E-Z OPEN Flat Tops Plus Carton VANITY LIDS GOLD TRIM 230-21

Estimate: $250 - $500
Starting Bid
$25

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Brewer/Business Name: Theo. Hamm Brewing Co., St. Paul, Minnesota
Manufacturer/Plant: See comments/description
Date of manufacture: circa 1960s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 230-21 USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 16 oz
Dimensions: 8-1/2 w x 6-1/2 h x 5-3/4 d.
Comments/description: Lot consists of six 16-ounce aluminum soft top flat tops from St. Paul with gold trim and Hamms EASY TO OPEN vanity tops. Cans are all opened identically. Four cans are from American with a toothed seam and light gold bottoms, and two are from Continental with a straight seam and silver bottom lids. Cans from each of the manufacturers display one of two different batch numbers. Cans are indoor and may rate as slightly off-grade, with humidity, scratching, handling and canning dings, etc. Carton contains soft top promo and is in as-found folded condition, fully intact with bright printing and clean cardboard. Refer to photos for condition. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

Cans may have minor canning and handling dings at the rims that are not evident in photos. Please review photos carefully for these subtle indents. Larger dings that do not show and those in other locations will be noted in the item description.

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