Bechstein Piano Serial Nos.

Year	Serial No.	Year	Serial No.
1920	115783	1970	162300
1930	137446	1972	164400
1940	143890	1974	166600
1942	144740	1976	168950
1943	145000	1978	171350
1944	145220	1980	173785
1945	146235	1982	175749
1950	147000	1984	177110
1952	147300	1986	178422
1954	148000	1988	179754
1956	148650	1990	180821
1958	149900	1992	182103
1960	151950	1994	183219
1962	153400	1996	184580
1964	155300	1998	186703
1966	157570	2000	187537
1968	159840	2002	189250

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.