May 10, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, May 10, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 70
Matchbook Collection 1930s-1990s 159 MOSTLY VINTAGE BEER
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Multiple companies and locations, Multiple
Manufacturer/Plant: Unknown
Date of manufacture: Various
Contents/Type: n/a
Dimensions: 9 w x 5 h x 9 d.
Comments/description: 72 Old Reading (unused), 19 other assorted partial or unused, 10 Atlantic (flat used, 4 different designs), 4 Esslinger (flat used, 2 designs), 12 non-beer (flat used), and 42 other assorted flat used beer covers for a total of 159 matchbooks, about half of which are duplicates. While most are beer there are whiskey, hotels, purveyors, bars, water, and other businesses/products represented. Too many brands to list. Particularly colorful or graphic examples include a wonderful Highlander Beer, Narragansett Hotel, Rheingold Beer (United States), Peerless Elfenbrau, and Esslingers Little Man. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
Conditions vary widely so please carefully review the photos for best assessment of variety, condition, and design details.
Manufacturer/Plant: Unknown
Date of manufacture: Various
Contents/Type: n/a
Dimensions: 9 w x 5 h x 9 d.
Comments/description: 72 Old Reading (unused), 19 other assorted partial or unused, 10 Atlantic (flat used, 4 different designs), 4 Esslinger (flat used, 2 designs), 12 non-beer (flat used), and 42 other assorted flat used beer covers for a total of 159 matchbooks, about half of which are duplicates. While most are beer there are whiskey, hotels, purveyors, bars, water, and other businesses/products represented. Too many brands to list. Particularly colorful or graphic examples include a wonderful Highlander Beer, Narragansett Hotel, Rheingold Beer (United States), Peerless Elfenbrau, and Esslingers Little Man. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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