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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 404

Old Topper Ale Crowntainer 197-31

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
$25

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Brewer/Business Name: Rochester Brewing Co., Rochester, New York
Manufacturer/Plant: Crown
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 197-31 USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: High quality specimen with a beautiful in-hand and display presence. Smooth and clean with great color, the simple and familiar silhouette graphic looks sharp when production quality is high. Spout is shiny and there is no spidering of note. Some very light wear nearer the bottom typical of crowntainers. Small ding on the shoulder at 12-o-clock. 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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