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Sat, Sep 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 10, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 419

Massive Collection of Root Beer Bottles and Cans.

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Massive Collection of Root Beer Bottles and Cans. A lifetime accumulation of vintage root beer bottles and cans, approximately 500 pieces total, mainly of the mid- or late twentieth century (bulk 1980s—90s), mostly 12-ounce containers, some larger, and encompassing a multitude of breweries and soda companies, including regional makers, diet varieties, and special issues, and including Canfield’s, Dr. Swett’s, Sands Springs, Dad’s, A&W, Dog N Suds, Cragmont, Filbert’s, Cotton Club, Fitz’s, Sprecher, Stewart’s, Vess, Twang, IBC, Mug, Houdini, Barq’s, Barrelhead, Wright, Hi-Top, Rat Bastard, Luka, Thorpe’s, Lyons, and many others. Some retaining caps, some in cardboard sleeves or containers, but most drained and cleaned without caps. Includes a quantity of birch beer, ginger beer, and sarsaparilla bottles and cans, and approximately two dozen flattened root beer boxes. Should be seen. Third-party transportation required.

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