Ballantine
Ballantine & Son's
Newark, NJ
Can Type: Flat Top info
Can Class: Opening Instruction info
Can Contents: 12 oz
Scarcity: 9.0 = Very Rare info
Book#: USBC L 033-21, USBC-OI 68 info
Remarks: "Ballantine's Light Export Beer. Circa: 1936 - 1937. This American Can Company, 12 ounce container, lists Patents Pending and was Packed at the Brewery by P. Ballantine ans Sons of Newark, New Jersey; with New York Distributor for P. Ballantine and Sons at 517 West 16th Street New York City. This is a similar package design as seen on the previous page (USBC-OI 67) with, however; the added gold band with the text "c 1935 Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.", printed above the word "Export" on the face panel. Note also, the trademark with "Trade Mark Am. Can Co." printed within, near the bottom of the right side panel. This Grade 1 example is one of only four quality examples known to the author, along with another eight or so lesser condition examples existing also. Rarity Rating: R-9/R-8." Reprinted with permission from Kevin C. Lilek.