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May 10, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, May 10, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 486

Tam o Shanter Dry Hopped Ale Instructional Flat Top GRAY 138-12 OI 784

Estimate: $100 - $250

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Brewer/Business Name: American Brewing Co., Rochester, New York
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1940s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 138-12 USBCOI reference: 784 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 138-12 OI 784. This is the gray enamel version of this design which USBCOI dates to between 1947 and 1950, despite the OTHERS PENDING in the patent info; most other brewers had updated their post-war designs to include the third patent number as of 1947. Excellent condition with a fine shine and perfect color. Just some small oxidation spots at the upper right. Clean hardware and quality 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 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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