December 21 '25 Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana
Sun, Dec 21, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 366
Wehle Beer Instructional Flat Top RARE CLEAN 144-38 OI 869 SCARCE
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
Brewer/Business Name: Wehle Brewing Co., West Haven, Connecticut
Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co.
Date of manufacture: circa 1930s
Canning Code: n/a
USBC reference: 144-38 USBCOI reference: 869 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: Rare label often referred to as a fish scale design, the pattern resembles hammered metal. Very difficult to find clean as there are only 4 on-grade examples acknowledged by USBCOI. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.
Condition
This can has evenly scattered very light surface oxidation specks. They are so small that they can barely be detected amongst the patterned background so this can looks fabulous on the shelf. Some minor light/missing red may be a result of production and not necessarily wear. The top rim has been lightly cleaned and the seam has been buffed. This is an R8 label when on-grade. A former Jules Kish Connecticut Collection can.
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