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October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-10-04 12:00:00 2026-10-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/october-4-rare-beer-cans-and-breweriana-24126
This auction features 2 crowntainers from the beloved Bill Helmbold crowntainer collection, the elite top shelf of which will be handled by Morean Auctions. The Jolly Scot is the ONLY we have offered and the Esslinger's Beer is a top example. Many other rare and top grade cones, flats, quarts, and self-opening cans. Breweriana includes a few freshly found ultra rare (likely unique) tin signs, rare and desirable A-B signs, rare etched glasses and bottles, top quality trays and back bar statues and much more! Enjoy!
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Lot 232

Koenig Brau Beer Quart Cone Top NO ALC STATEMENT 213-5

Estimate: $100 - $250
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500

Brewer/Business Name: Prima-Bismarck Brewing Co., Chicago, Illinois
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 213-5 Contents/Type: 32 oz
Dimensions: 3-3/4 w x 7-1/2 h.
Comments/description: This variation is IRTP and has no alcohol statement. Very good display despite the tarnish. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

 

Condition

Tarnished throughout the label with heavier oxidation occurring on the reverse as shown. Ding on the upper right side and another at the top of the seam. 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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