It is remarkable that data on piano serial numbers has survived so well for over a century. However, some inaccuracies are inevitable. These serial numbers are to be used only as a rough guide to a piano's age. An exact date does not make a material difference to a piano assessment. To be within 2 to 5 years is accurate enough to give an informed report on a piano.
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Square Pianos
By looks, the square piano evolved from reconstructing the clavichord - but the sweet and timid sound of the clavichord could no longer sati...
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Year Serial No. Year Serial No. 1900 33800 1950 102000 1905 43000 1952 104000 1910 51500 1954 105500 1915 61900 1956 107100 1920 66100 1958 ...
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T here were many piano builders in Vienna in 1828 when Ignaz Bosendorfer began building his pianos. At 19, Ignaz Bosendofer began an appr...
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The beginnings of the Danemann Piano Co. is a refreshingly different story from the usual. W. Danemann was not a talented piano builder who ...
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