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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 111

Harvard Export Beer Instructional Flat Top 80-32 OI 386

Estimate: $750 - $1,500
Starting Bid
$25

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Brewer/Business Name: Harvard Brewing Co., Lowell, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 80-32 USBCOI reference: 386 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 80-32 OI 386. Can is far cleaner than most examples, with just the slightest touch of humidity in the gold. Very bright and clean indeed. Outstanding lids and seam as well. While the humidity is very minor, there are small dings to the left of EXPORT, on the R of BEER, and below AGED. A sharp outward point erupts from FULLY from the force of the tool used to open the can, which was sliced through the top lid. Display is excellent as the can is so darned clean. R8 rarity on-grade and dates to the late 1930s with Others Pending.NOTE dark vertical line in top half center of some photos is reflection. 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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