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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 267

National Draft Beer Gallon BALTIMORE 244-8

Estimate: $100 - $250
Current 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: National Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1960s
USBC reference: 244-8 Contents/Type: 128 oz
Dimensions:
Comments/description: This is the version with American Can Co. Baltimore mandatory. Offers American Can Co. decent display on its best face with good color though there are obvious flaws. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

 

Condition

Significant scratching on best face. Some humidity is also present throughout the can. Large scratched area on opposite face has resulted in significant loss. 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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