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January 18, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

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  2026-01-18 12:00:00 2026-01-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : January 18, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/january-18-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-21073
January 18 Rare Beer Cans 7 Breweriana
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Lot 537

Schlitz Lager Beer Flat Bottom Cone Top FBIR 183-12 CLEAN

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Current Bid
$850

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Brewer/Business Name: Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Manufacturer/Plant: Continental Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 183-12 USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Earliest of the early! Schlitz was the first national brewer to employ the cone top and this is their first issue. Variant includes 4-3/4% alcohol statement. Patent Applied For, 1935. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

 

Condition

3 small canning dings near the top rim and 2 even smaller ones near the bottom may not show in photos. Soft bend on the mandatory. Marks are all minor and are most visible on the Cap-Sealed panel. Fine display, very clean can.

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