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May 10, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

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It's an honor to present this fine selection of rare and top grade beer cans and brewery advertising. Cans include some of the hardest quart cone tops, flat tops and 12 oz cones. Many incredible signs, trays, bottles, openers, smalls and more. Enjoy!
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Lot 410

New England Ale Instructional Flat Top NY ADDRESS 103-6 OI 573

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
$25

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Brewer/Business Name: Commonwealth Brewing Corp., Springfield, Massachusetts
Manufacturer/Plant: National Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 103-6 USBCOI reference: 573 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 103-6 OI 573. R9/R6 rarity on this variation that features a yellow shoreline and includes a full address for the New York distributor listed on the side panel. Has notable oxidation near the rims while the central portion of the display face remains quite clean. Nice color in the metallics and a lot of silver on the lids and seam. A small ding on the face below Rhode Island and another near the DOUBLE-LINED logo on the side may not be apparent in the photos. Early 1936 origin and is Patents Pending. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

Cans may have minor canning and handling dings at the rims that are not evident in photos. Please review photos carefully for these subtle indents. Larger dings that do not show and those in other locations will be noted in the item description.

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