Sunday 11 August 2024

Bennington Piano Serial Nos.

1910

38700

1912

40700

1914

42400

1916

44000

1918

46000

1920

48000

1922

50000

1924

51400

1926

53000

1928

54400

1930

55900

1932

57000

1934

58000

1936

59500

1938

62000

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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