August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 278
Hamms Beer Instructional Flat Top STRONG LID 79-16 OI 378 EXCELLENT
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Theo. Hamm Brewing Co., St. Paul, Minnesota
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 79-16 USBCOI reference: 378 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. USBC 79-16, OI 378. 68A X canning code and Others Pending dates this design to the early 1940s. It is clean as a whistle and displays beautifully, including bright hardware with super clean rims. While there is no humidity and the label is smooth as new, there is light surface wear around the can that is evident when angled to the light. Has a couple of tiny indents along the right edge of the face and a ding above the H of HAMMS on the front. Excellent example with a STRONG BEER lid on top. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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.
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 79-16 USBCOI reference: 378 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. USBC 79-16, OI 378. 68A X canning code and Others Pending dates this design to the early 1940s. It is clean as a whistle and displays beautifully, including bright hardware with super clean rims. While there is no humidity and the label is smooth as new, there is light surface wear around the can that is evident when angled to the light. Has a couple of tiny indents along the right edge of the face and a ding above the H of HAMMS on the front. Excellent example with a STRONG BEER lid on top. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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