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March 15, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-03-15 12:00:00 2026-03-15 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : March 15, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/march-15-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-21416
Stunning selection of some of the rarest and highest grade cone tops, quart cone tops, flat tops and self-opening cans in the hobby! Also, many top shelf beer bottles, trays, illuminated and other signs and more.
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Lot 196

Salute Lager Beer Cone Top NOT OVER 4 PERCENT 182-31 SCARCE EXCELLENT

Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Current Bid
$50

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Brewer/Business Name: Rainier Brewing Co., San Francisco, California
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 182-31 USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Variation with NOT OVER 4% alcohol statement. Note the blacked out Withdrawn Free statement and addition of the stamped IRTP statement below the contents. Cool! Can is in amazingly clean condition with thick paint that has held up remarkably well to time. Not oxidized and with its factory-original sheen. The only notes are a ding across SAL of SALUTE on the front and a couple of minor canning dings at the bottom. Dated on bottom Dec. 24, 1938. Great can! All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

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