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March 15, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-03-15 12:00:00 2026-03-15 12:00:00 America/New_York Morean Auctions Morean Auctions : March 15, 2026, Rare Beer Cans & Breweriana https://www.moreanauctions.com/auctions/dan-morean-auctions/march-15-2026-rare-beer-cans-breweriana-21416
Stunning selection of some of the rarest and highest grade cone tops, quart cone tops, flat tops and self-opening cans in the hobby! Also, many top shelf beer bottles, trays, illuminated and other signs and more.
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Lot 224

Wehle Colonial Ale Long Opener Flat Top 10A X CODE 144-35 EXCEPTIONAL

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Current Bid
$50

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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: 144-35 USBCOI reference: 862 Contents/Type: 12 oz
Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h.
Comments/description: USBC 144-25 OI 862. Exceptional condition on this early design. Note that it has quotes around CANCO and carries a 10A X canning code. Patents Pending can dates to early 1936. All items are original unless otherwise noted. For questions, feedback, or to sell a similar item contact Dan via email.

Condition

A few small canning dings near the rims may not show in the photos. Gorgeous!

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