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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 553

National Bohemian Beer 1940s Chalk Barrel

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: National Brewing Co., Baltimore, Maryland
Manufacturer/Plant: Unknown
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
Contents/Type: N/A
Dimensions:
Comments/description: We have seen versions of this barrel as a bank while this larger size has a hole in the top rather than a slot. Perhaps used as a frother holder, or merely missing a bottle or can that would have rested in the opening. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

NOTE: There i restoration to the red on each side and end of the barrel and select areas of the brown. Chipping of the paint as shown but no cracks.

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