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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 125

Kings Rich Old Cream Ale Instructional Flat Top TRADE MARK 88-1 OI 450A OUTSTANDING

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$25

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Brewer/Business Name: Kings Brewery Inc., Brooklyn, New York, New York
Manufacturer/Plant: National Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 88-1 USBCOI reference: 450A Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 88-1 OI 450A. This variation has just TRADE MARK beneath the Double-Lined logo which is noted in the description on page 450 of USBCOI but not pictured. We are calling it 450 as it is otherwise identical to the pictured can that states instead REG. TRADE MARK. As nice as the best we have seen! Truly clean and humidity-free. With factory-original paint and brilliant hardware it is tough to beat. Light case wear. Tiny ding on COOL and a slightly larger one between the left end of the ribbon and the right side of the seam. Killer display. R8 rarity, Patents Pending, circa 1936. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

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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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