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April 12, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

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  2026-04-12 12:00:00 2026-04-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : April 12, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/april-12-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-22121
Rare and top grade beer cans and breweriana including many terrific items from a Pacific Northwest Collection. A top example of the elusive National BEER cone top, ultra rare beer advertising trays, bottles, signs and more.
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Lot 401

Old Tankard Ale Instructional Flat Top PREMIER PEORIA 109-38 OI 617

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
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$25

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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: 617 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 109-38, OI 617. Very early can dates to 1935 and is PATENT Pending. Very attractive and graphic label with its cavalier silhouette and distinctive 1930s hallmarks. Minor blemishes and some under-the-paint humidity. A few canning and handling dings include one at lower left side on the long text paragraph. R7 rarity. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

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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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