**OPEN STAR** OI Budweiser Lager Flat Top Beer Can, OI, St. Louis, MO, IRTP 1945
**OPEN STAR** OI Budweiser Lager Flat Top Beer Can, OI, St. Louis, MO, IRTP 1945
SOLD $140.26 Sold: Jan 25, 2025 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
*12 oz. Budweiser Lager Beer flat top beer can. Late 1945 - Early 1946 vintage. This can shows the opening instructions on the side label. It is the very scarce "Open Star" variation which was produced in celebration of the end of World War II.*Anheuser Busch Brewing Co., St. Louis, MO.*USBC #43-37.*USBCOI #146. I believe this is the highly metallic variation Internal Revenue Tax Paid, (IRTP).*Solid indoor can with bright gold metallic paint that displays very nicely. It does have some issues though. The top lid has been cut out and it has some scattered humidity/light surface rust spotting. There is also some paint loss mainly around the top and bottom lids.Please see all the pictures for a more accurate description of condition.This is an empty beer can and contains no liquid.Check out my other collectible can lots. I will be happy to combine winning lots to save you a few bucks on shipping. If you win more than one lot, please request a total before paying so I can send you an invoice with the correct shipping charges.This item comes from a smoke free and pet free home. Continental U.S. (lower 48 states) bidders only please. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Collectible Beer Cans collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
*12 oz. Budweiser Lager Beer flat top beer can. Late 1945 - Early 1946 vintage. This can shows the opening instructions on the side label. It is the very scarce "Open Star" variation which was produced in celebration of the end of World War II.*Anheuser Busch Brewing Co., St. Louis, MO.*USBC #43-37.*USBCOI #146. I believe this is the highly metallic variation Internal Revenue Tax Paid, (IRTP).*Solid indoor can with bright gold metallic paint that displays very nicely. It does have some issues though. The top lid has been cut out and it has some scattered humidity/light surface rust spotting. There is also some paint loss mainly around the top and bottom lids.Please see all the pictures for a more accurate description of condition.This is an empty beer can and contains no liquid.Check out my other collectible can lots. I will be happy to combine winning lots to save you a few bucks on shipping. If you win more than one lot, please request a total before paying so I can send you an invoice with the correct shipping charges.This item comes from a smoke free and pet free home. Continental U.S. (lower 48 states) bidders only please. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Collectible Beer Cans collectors and appraisers.