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October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-10-04 12:00:00 2026-10-04 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/october-4-rare-beer-cans-and-breweriana-24126
This auction features 2 crowntainers from the beloved Bill Helmbold crowntainer collection, the elite top shelf of which will be handled by Morean Auctions. The Jolly Scot is the ONLY we have offered and the Esslinger's Beer is a top example. Many other rare and top grade cones, flats, quarts, and self-opening cans. Breweriana includes a few freshly found ultra rare (likely unique) tin signs, rare and desirable A-B signs, rare etched glasses and bottles, top quality trays and back bar statues and much more! Enjoy!
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Lot 512

Schlitz On Tap 1930s Reverse-Painted Glass Sign RARE

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$25

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500

Brewer/Business Name: Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Manufacturer/Plant: See comments/description
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Contents/Type: n/a
Dimensions: 11-3/4 w x 8-3/4 h.
Comments/description: Rare. This is the ONLY example of this sign we have seen. Attractive sign, unusual in black rather than the familiar Schlitz brown. Subtle Deco touches to the style and font forms. Hanging holes are original. A beautiful and rare piece. Manufactured by the Photoplating Company of Minneapolis. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

 

Condition

A few tiny edge chips and very minor flakes from the black background color.

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