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What does a mail sorter do?
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A mail sorter divides incoming and outgoing mail bound for different destinations. Its purpose is to make it simpler to distribute packages and letters. Shop a range of antique and vintage mail sorters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Vintage Mail Sorter Organizer cabinet on Casters
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage wooden Mail sorter and organizer cabinet, possibly tiger oak but we cannot confirm due to
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage 80 Bottle Wine Rack / Mail Sorting Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Postal Mail Sorting Desk
Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2" x 51 1/2" x 75 1/4" high
Desk Space
Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Large English Royal Mail Clock
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful and large factory clock from a Royal Mail sorting office.
The heavy case with the
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
$863 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Vintage Mail Bin
By Kennett Fiber Company
Located in Sheffield, MA
studs. These mail bins or carts were used for sorting mail. Can be used for laundry cart or children
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Blanket Chests
Materials
Natural Fiber
Vintage Mail Bin or Storage Cart
By Kennett Fiber Company
Located in Sheffield, MA
studs. These mail bins or carts were used for sorting mail. Can be used for laundry cart or children
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Blanket Chests
Materials
Natural Fiber