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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 235

Krueger Cream Ale 16 Ounce Cone Top 231-19

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: G. Krueger Brewing Co., Newark, New Jersey
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
USBC reference: 231-19 Contents/Type: 16 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 6-1/4 h.
Comments/description: Good-looking example of this early pint can bearing the famous K-man logo. Displays well with American Can Co. lot of nice green metallic still intact, American Can Co. patina-ed spout, and clean seam. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

 

Condition

Some heavier spotting around the left edge of the label and scratching is present on the right side as shown. No notable dents or creases. Solid. 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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