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October 4 Rare Beer Cans and Breweriana

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 376

Special Brew Beer Instructional Flat Top 135-5 OI 764

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
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Brewer/Business Name: Grace Bros. Brewing Co., Santa Rosa, California
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
USBC reference: 135-5 USBCOI reference: 764 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 135-5, OI 764. Rare variation with no contents. This is the first version of this design and is Patents Pending, dating to early 1936. USBCOI has given it an on-grade rarity rating of R9. This example does not fall far short of that status as the most notable shortcomings are dings and dents that could be repaired/improved, leaving only minor blemishes in the paint as notable compromises to the aesthetic. These occur at the top of the text side panel, on UNI of UNIFORM, and to the left and on the B of BEER. Some very mild under-the-paint humidity is present but may be difficult to detect in the photos as it also is on display. 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 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.

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