July 12, 2026 NABA Rare Beer Cans Breweriana

Canco First Beer Can Manufactured in Massachusetts Bank Lid Flat Top Unlisted

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Start price: $25

Estimated price: $100 - $250

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Description

Brewer/Business Name: American Can Co., no city listed, Massachusetts Manufacturer/Plant: American Can Co. Date of manufacture: circa 1950s Canning Code: n/a USBC reference: Unlisted USBCOI reference: Contents/Type: 12 oz Dimensions: 2-3/4 w x 5 h. Comments/description: Very nice example of this American Can Co. commemorative issue that marked the opening of a manufacturing plant in Malden, Mass., on June 4, 1957. Brands produced at that location adorn the label and include Hampden, Hanley, Red Cap, Black Label, Narragansett, Dawsons, Holihans, Pickwick, and Boh. The brewers represented are Carling, Dawson, Narragansett, Enterprise, Haffenreffer, Hanley, Diamond Spring, and Hampden. Some small marks and a few dings to the right of the seam. Factory bank lid. 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.