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June 7, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

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  2026-06-07 12:00:00 2026-06-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : June 7, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/june-7-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-22746
The finest example of the elusive California Monogram instructional, many other rare and top grade cans, signs, illuminated signs (including Gillco cab lights), tap knobs, trays, drinking vessels and an excellent collection of steinie beer bottles.
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Lot 160

Old Gold Seven Star Lager Beer Instructional Flat Top OH TAX LID 107-7 OI 608 EXCEPTIONAL

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

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Brewer/Business Name: Manhattan Brewing Co., Chicago, Illinois
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 107-7 USBCOI reference: 608 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 107-7 OI 608. Note the Manhattan mandatory on this version. Factory-original finish is intact as this can needs no wax - it is that clean and bright. Metallic is brilliant and only shows the smallest of specks and nicks. A couple of small canning dings along the bottom rim may not show here. R7 rarity in this superior condition. Dates to about 1940 and is Others Pending. Provenance to the Bob McCoy collection. Amazing and scarce can! 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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