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August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, Aug 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-08-09 12:00:00 2026-08-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/august-9-2026-bcca-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-22796
Welcome to the inaugural BCCA Benefit Auction! A portion of the proceeds from Lots 210–362 will be donated to the Brewery Collectibles Club of America (BCCA). This outstanding sale features many rare and exceptional cone tops, flat tops, self-opening beer, soda, and wine cans, along with the premier New England collections of tip trays and painted openers. You'll also find an exceptional selection of graphic, rare, and high-grade coasters, frothers, bottles, signs, and other breweriana. Add outstanding pieces to your collection while helping support the hobby through the BCCA!
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Lot 326

Pabst Old Tankard Ale Instructional Flat Top PABST MILWAUKEE 110-37 OI 635 EXCELLENT

Estimate: $750 - $1,500
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
Brewer/Business Name: Pabst Brewing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 110-37 USBCOI reference: 635 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: A portion of the proceeds from this lot will be donated to BCCA. USBC 110-37, OI 635. Note the Pabst - Milwaukee mandatory and corresponding black opener illustration. Canning code is 68A X. This is an excellent example of this earlier graphic label, with bold Pabst logo and stark cavalier silhouette. Dates to about 1939 and is Others Pending. Nice smooth surface has some scratches but is free from humidity. Light patina on the lids with a New York Sales Office on the bottom. Minor blemishes include a small ding on the word PURE in the text panel and another above the contents on the front. Great condition. 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 dings at the rims that are not evident in photos. Larger dings that do not show will be noted in the item description. A thin black vertical reflection may show on some can photos.

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