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April 12, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 501

Rainier Special Export Pale Beer Instructional Flat Top CENTURY ALC LID RARE 118-9 OI 700

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500

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Brewer/Business Name: Seattle Brewing & Malting Co., Seattle, Washington
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 118-9 USBCOI reference: 700 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 118-9 OI 700. Rare R9 label with Century Brewery reference in the mandatory. Displays beautifully, with minimal humidity. Other than the light spotting blemishes consist of dings above the second R of RAINIER at top, a light 1-inch crease below EXPORT, and denting on both OI circles. Terrific factory-original finish and sheen and an intact DNCMT 4% alcohol lid. 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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