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TavernTrove's October Breweriana Auction Day 2 (appetizer)

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 12:00AM EDT - Thu, Oct 22, 2026 09:00PM EDT
  2026-09-21 00:00:00 2026-10-22 21:00:00 America/New_York Tavern Trove Tavern Trove : TavernTrove's October Breweriana Auction Day 2 (appetizer) https://auctions.taverntrove.com/auctions/taverntrove/taverntroves-october-breweriana-auction-day-2-appetizer-25046
A beer can and breweriana auction in three delectable courses. Nearly nine hundred lots spread over three days. Wednesday night: a teaser- 250 items from the depths of the TavernTrove inventory. Thursday night: the appetizer - finer items, including a small grouping of tasty vintage bottle caps. Sunday morning at 10:00, we bring in the good stuff. Lot after lot of savory breweriana, spiced with the previous days' unsold lots, with opening bids slashed.
TavernTrove erik@taverntroveauctions.com
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Lot 607

1960s Pabst Bock Beer Handy Bottle 12oz No Deposit One-Way Bottle Milwaukee Wisconsin

Estimate: $10 - $20
Starting Bid
$5

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $1
$20 $2
$30 $5
$100 $10
$200 $20
$400 $25
$1,000 $50
$1,500 $100
$2,000 $200
$6,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
Brewery: Pabst Brewing Company (1938-1985) Milwaukee Wisconsin
Year Manufactured: 1960s
Alcohol Content: Alcohol Content Between 3.2% And 7%
Notes: The no-deposit no-return “Handy” bottle debuted in late 1959 as a lightweight space-saving alternative to cans. Early versions were smooth and slippery when wet leading to frequent spills so textured rings were added around 1961. The design was updated again around 1964 to accept a screw cap and around 1970 a flat neck was added to improve pouring. This example is a second-generation Handy bottle with the correct period label applied.
Size: 12oz
Type: No Deposit One-Way Bottle

Condition

Study our large, well-lit photos for the final say on condition. Read the description for any repairs or restoration. If you have any further questions please text Erik at 919-807-9147. Please ask questions before you bid.

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Thank you for your bids. If you have any questions or comments we can best be reached via text at 919-807-9147. Cheers! Erik and the TavernTrove team.

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