M. Gavin & Co. National Biscuit Crate, Memphis
Updated September 26, 2026
| Lot number | 47 |
| Auction | ESTATE ANTIQUES & ADVERTISING ABSOLUTE AUCTION |
| Date | October 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Kennedy's Auction Service LLC |
| Location | Selmer, Tennessee |
M. Gavin & Co. National Biscuit Company Wooden Cracker Box with Cotton Bowl Label, Memphis, Tennessee, Circa 1900. M. Gavin & Co. were a prominent wholesale grocer firm active in Memphis late 19th to Early 20th Century. Michael Gavin was an Irish immigrant, successful Memphis business and civic figure, and served as the director at the Mercantile Bank in Memphis. Crates such as this were delivered from his warehouses throughout the mid south region via riverboats and rail networks. Measures 13 1/4" wide X 22 1/4" long X 12 3/4" high. Condition- Crate is in overall good condition with a light coat of varnish applied. See photos.
Register & bid on this lot at Bidspirit →
More lots in this auction
- 1930's Putnam Dyes Advertising Tin Cabinet
- White Mountain Junior Cedar Ice Cream Freezer
- Coca-Cola Stained Glass Desk Lamp
- (3) Coca-Cola Delivery Truck Diecast Models
- Bartlett & Son Cast Iron Balance Scale
- Group of Collectible Coca-Cola Items
- Two Cranberry Pickers
- Coca-Cola Bottle Carriers & Metal Wire Crate
See all lots in ESTATE ANTIQUES & ADVERTISING ABSOLUTE AUCTION →