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August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, Aug 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-08-09 12:00:00 2026-08-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/august-9-2026-bcca-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-22796
Welcome to the inaugural BCCA Benefit Auction! A portion of the proceeds from Lots 210–362 will be donated to the Brewery Collectibles Club of America (BCCA). This outstanding sale features many rare and exceptional cone tops, flat tops, self-opening beer, soda, and wine cans, along with the premier New England collections of tip trays and painted openers. You'll also find an exceptional selection of graphic, rare, and high-grade coasters, frothers, bottles, signs, and other breweriana. Add outstanding pieces to your collection while helping support the hobby through the BCCA!
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Lot 309

Old Bohemian Style LAGER Beer Long Opener Flat Top 104-32 OI 583 RARE

Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
Brewer/Business Name: Forest City Brewery, Cleveland, Ohio
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 104-32 USBCOI reference: 583 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. USBC 104-32, OI 583. Note the LAGER text in the gold band versus PILSNER of later variations. This design dates to 1937 and is Others Pending. It is a RARE variant, rating R9 both on- and off-grade. This one possesses great color and a shine remains on the areas unaffected by oxidation. The oxidized area on the face looks light due to dried wax buildup. With this properly cleaned, the can would be even more impressive. No notable dings or kinks. Solid. RARE. 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 dings at the rims that are not evident in photos. 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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