Lot # 111 - Antique Postal Service Letter Sorter Cabinet

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 28-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 04-Nov-2025 8:58:00 PM
Current bid:

$281.00

Highest bidder:

Dizzle

Auction has ended

Description :

Description

A rare and visually commanding antique postal sorter cabinet featuring 84 uniform compartments arranged in a 7×12 grid. Originally used in U.S. Postal Service operations for sorting letters and small parcels, this piece showcases utilitarian craftsmanship and aged wood character.

Item Details

Dimensions

  • Length: 61.25"

  • Width: 12"

  • Height: 42.25"

  • Depth per cubby: Approx. 11"

Materials & Features

  • Solid wood construction with visible grain and patina

  • 84 compartments (7 rows × 12 columns)

  • Flat top and base for stacking or freestanding use

  • Mid-20th century production; likely government-issued



Dimensions : 61 1/4 in L x 12 in W x 42 1/4 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Dizzle

Date Bid User
04-Nov-2025 8:55:58 PM $281.00 Dizzle
04-Nov-2025 8:55:58 PM $276.00 Real Girl
04-Nov-2025 8:53:59 PM $260.00 Dizzle
04-Nov-2025 8:53:59 PM $255.00 Real Girl
04-Nov-2025 8:51:22 PM $240.00 Dizzle
04-Nov-2025 8:51:22 PM $235.00 Real Girl
04-Nov-2025 8:50:44 PM $225.00 Dizzle
04-Nov-2025 8:50:44 PM $220.00 Real Girl
04-Nov-2025 8:50:18 PM $200.00 Dizzle
04-Nov-2025 8:50:18 PM $199.00 Real Girl
04-Nov-2025 8:48:15 PM $165.00 Dizzle
04-Nov-2025 8:48:15 PM $160.00 LB_6237
04-Nov-2025 8:37:44 PM $155.00 Dizzle
28-Oct-2025 7:01:55 PM $101.00 AVVM
28-Oct-2025 11:33:28 AM $98.00 bears_mom
28-Oct-2025 10:55:38 AM $96.00 Belle3
28-Oct-2025 10:55:38 AM $95.00 AVVM
28-Oct-2025 10:55:30 AM $46.00 Belle3
28-Oct-2025 10:55:30 AM $45.00 AVVM
28-Oct-2025 9:57:50 AM $22.00 Belle3
28-Oct-2025 8:12:51 AM $5.00 cvinteriors

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