May 10, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, May 10, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 426
Old Tankard Ale Instructional Flat Top PEORIA TOUGH 109-38 OI 618
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Premier-Pabst Corp., Peoria Heights, Illinois
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 109-38 USBCOI reference: 618 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 109-38 OI 618. Tough R7 label is the earliest PATENTS Pending variation with a Peoria mandatory. Interesting, because all subsequent cans with the Premier-Pabst attribution mention both Milwaukee and Peoria, merely switching the order in which they are listed to indicate the brewing location. This can and its PATENT Pending predecessors ONLY list Peoria. Carries an R7 rarity rating in this condition with only a dozen examples known at time of publication, none on-grade. This can is arguably as nice as the one in the book which was purportedly the best known at the time. This one exhibits humidity spotting with a few areas on the left front that have advanced to oxidation, altering the feel as well as the aesthetic. 1936 design. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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.
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 109-38 USBCOI reference: 618 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 109-38 OI 618. Tough R7 label is the earliest PATENTS Pending variation with a Peoria mandatory. Interesting, because all subsequent cans with the Premier-Pabst attribution mention both Milwaukee and Peoria, merely switching the order in which they are listed to indicate the brewing location. This can and its PATENT Pending predecessors ONLY list Peoria. Carries an R7 rarity rating in this condition with only a dozen examples known at time of publication, none on-grade. This can is arguably as nice as the one in the book which was purportedly the best known at the time. This one exhibits humidity spotting with a few areas on the left front that have advanced to oxidation, altering the feel as well as the aesthetic. 1936 design. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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