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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 402

Old Tankard Ale Instructional Flat Top PREMIER PEORIA TO OPEN LID UNLISTED OI 618

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: UNLISTED USBCOI reference: 618 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Unlisted in USBC, OI 618. 1936 label from Premier-Pabst in Peoria. Patents Pending. USBCOI lists no on-grade examples known at publication and an R7 rarity. This specimen would qualify as on-grade if not for the light oxidation creeping up from the bottom rim area. Still provides a stunning display as the damage in masked within the black and the bottom rim is clean, the lid having been replaced with a cleaner, nicely-matched donor. Quasi-opening instructions on original top lid. Far nicer display than the can pictured in USBCOI. 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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