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Beer cans are a twentieth-century idea. Beer was sold in kegs or returnable bottles until 1934. The first patent for a can was issued to the American Can Company in September of that year; and Gotfried Kruger Brewing Company, Newark, New Jersey, was the first to use the can. Many beer cans were made in Europe and some of them are from the 19th century. The cone-top can was first made in 1935, the aluminum pop-top in 1962. Collectors should look for cans in good condition, with no dents or rust. Serious collectors prefer cans that have been opened from the bottom.
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Beer Cans | 21 Century | Canadian Ace Brewing, Chicago, Ill. | 2008 | | Beer Cans | 49ers | Atlas Brewing, Chicago, Ill. | 2008 | | Beer Cans | A-1 Pilsner | Flat Top, Arizona Brewing, Phoenix, Ariz. | 2004 | | Beer Cans | A-1 Pilsner | Flat Top, White, Straight Steel, c.1960, 12 Oz. | 2012 | | Beer Cans | Abc Extra Pale Dry | Flat Top, Red, White, Blue, 1958, 12 Oz. | 2007 | | Beer Cans | Ace Hi | Extra Strong Stamped On Lid, Flat Top, 1960s | 1996 | | Beer Cans | Ace Lager | Australia, Pull Tab | 1996 | | Beer Cans | Acme | Acme Bottling Co., San Francisco | 1996 | | Beer Cans | Acme | Flat Top, 12 Oz. | 1998 | | Beer Cans | Acme | Flat Top, 1940s, | 2009 | | Beer Cans | Aero Club | Cone Top, East Idaho Brewing, Pocatello, Idaho | 2004 | | Beer Cans | Aero Club Pale Select | Cone Top, High Profile, 1953, 12 Oz. | 2007 | | Beer Cans | All-American | Flat Top, Chicago, Ill. | 2009 | | Beer Cans | All-American Beer | Atlas Brewing Company | 2009 | | Beer Cans | Alpine Pilsner | Fox Deluxe Brewing, Mich., Bottom Opened, Flat Top, 1955, 12 Oz. | 2007 | | Beer Cans | Alpine Pilsner Beer | Flat Top, Fox Deluxe Brewing Co., Michigan, 1953,10 1/2 Oz. | 2012 | | Beer Cans | Alps Brau | Flat Top | 1999 | | Beer Cans | Alps Brau Beer | Scottish Lass, Early 19th Century, 8 1/4 In. illustrated | 2009 | | Beer Cans | Alt Heidelberg | Guest Beer, Krausenized, | 2009 | | Beer Cans | Alt Seidel Brau | Student Prince Castle, Germany, 12 Oz. | 1996 | | Beer Cans | Altes Golden Lager | Cone Top | 2009 | | Beer Cans | Ambassador | Flat Top, 1950s | 1996 | | Beer Cans | Ambassador | Flat Top, 1950s | 1997 | | Beer Cans | American Dry | Flat Top, 1950s, 16 Oz. | 2001 | | Beer Cans | Anheuser-busch | 82 Pga Tour, Gold, Stay Tab, 12 Oz. | 1997 |
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