August 9, 2026, BCCA Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 159
Potosi Beer Cone Top DNCMT 4 PERCENT 179-25 EXCELLENT
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Potosi Brewing Co., Potosi, Wisconsin
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 179-25 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Variation states DOES NOT CONTAIN MORE THAN 4 PER CENTUM OF ALCOHOL BY WEIGHT. Top-tier example with a beautiful, uniformly smooth surface and original factory sheen/shine. Only minor blemishes. Spout has been replaced or is newly added and has been hand/spray-painted gold. Half a rim shorter than standard. Excellent example. 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 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.
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1950s
USBC reference: 179-25 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Variation states DOES NOT CONTAIN MORE THAN 4 PER CENTUM OF ALCOHOL BY WEIGHT. Top-tier example with a beautiful, uniformly smooth surface and original factory sheen/shine. Only minor blemishes. Spout has been replaced or is newly added and has been hand/spray-painted gold. Half a rim shorter than standard. Excellent example. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
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