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October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 198

Harvard Ale Instructional Flat Top LIGHT GRAY RARE CODE OI 383

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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Brewer/Business Name: Harvard Brewing Co., Lowell, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: UNLISTED USBCOI reference: 383 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Unlisted in USBC, OI 383. Light gray enamel can with rare 17A \ canning code. Possibly the best example out there as USBCOI stated at the time of publication there were no known on-grade examples. This one certainly is as it exhibits only hints of tarnish/humidity and some case wear at the top rim. Clean, smooth finish and bright lids and seam. Excellent display. Off-grade cans have an R7 rarity rating so this fine example may be off the charts. 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 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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