April 12, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 432
Pabst Old Tankard Ale Instructional Flat Top PREMIER MILWAUKEE RARE R9 UNLISTED OI 630
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Premier-Pabst Corp., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: UNLISTED USBCOI reference: 630 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Unlisted in USBC, OI 630. Rare R9 can on-grade! 17 lines of text on this variant. Can feels fresh and smooth in-hand even though, visually, some blemishes are present. These are small, incidental handling marks or dimples that do not affect the nice finish or shine. A tiny ding is present on each side of the rapier. A high quality specimen. Patents Pending design from Premier-Pabst in Milwaukee. Late 1936. 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: UNLISTED USBCOI reference: 630 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Unlisted in USBC, OI 630. Rare R9 can on-grade! 17 lines of text on this variant. Can feels fresh and smooth in-hand even though, visually, some blemishes are present. These are small, incidental handling marks or dimples that do not affect the nice finish or shine. A tiny ding is present on each side of the rapier. A high quality specimen. Patents Pending design from Premier-Pabst in Milwaukee. Late 1936. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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