This is a brief list of the most prolific manufacturers of antique beer trays. There are other companies who produced trays, but by and large most of the trays you will see were produced by the companies listed here, especially the most valuable trays.
Chas. W. Shonk, Chicago, IL
The H.D. Beach Co., Coshocton, OH
American Can Co., (Produced in multiple locations)
Kaufmann & Strauss, New York, NY
Haeusermann Litho. Co., Chicago, IL
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