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Title: Rolling Rock beer ship
Post by: ewarnick on November 18, 2012, 09:38:32 PM

I'm hoping someone could help put a value on this ship. The sails are pieces of Rolling Rock cans. Its 19" long and 10" high. Thanks!

Title: Re: Rolling Rock beer ship
Post by: ewarnick on November 18, 2012, 09:39:57 PM

More views

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Post by: ghopper1924 on November 19, 2012, 10:20:14 AM

Looks like a labor of love from the 70s. Sadly I think the value is negligable.

Title: Re: Rolling Rock beer ship
Post by: mart on November 19, 2012, 03:17:04 PM

You might be surprised !!  A lot of beer drinkers and collectors around !! Put it on ebay and see what it brings !!

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Post by: mart on November 19, 2012, 03:28:53 PM

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/389/why-is-there-a-33-on-rolling-rock-beer-label

Title: Re: Rolling Rock beer ship
Post by: KC on November 19, 2012, 08:38:05 PM

You will see that this is a craft that is making a come back.  Recycling cans and tins into novel pieces!  There are always people to buy these!  $20 - $30

Title: Re: Rolling Rock beer ship
Post by: mart on November 20, 2012, 05:49:57 AM

I wonder if it was company advertising ?? Would be great as a promo item !! Could  do very well at auction if it was !!

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Post by: ghopper1924 on November 20, 2012, 06:30:55 AM

Still looks like a labor of love to me! ;)

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Post by: frogpatch on November 20, 2012, 07:19:53 AM

I wear a Rolling Rock 33 hat everyday almost. I would probably fight with my wife to keep that if I found it. I would of course lose the battle and it would be thrift store bound.

Title: Re: Rolling Rock beer ship
Post by: mart on November 20, 2012, 08:42:26 AM

LOL !!  The ship,,,or you Frogpatch ???

Title: Re: Rolling Rock beer ship
Post by: KC on November 20, 2012, 12:52:36 PM

Still think it is a homemade craft item.  They make all kinds of items with cans:  ornaments, purses, houses, use like wallpaper, cups, planes, boats, etc....

Here's another boat
http://www.soyoureallymadethat.com/crafts/old-style-beer-can-sail-boat/ (http://www.soyoureallymadethat.com/crafts/old-style-beer-can-sail-boat/)

Just search beer can crafts!