Chappell Piano Serial Nos.

Year	Serial No.	Year	Serial No.
1910	49440	1941	81000
1912	52800	1947	81600
1914	56100	1948	82000
1916	59000	1950	82500
1918	62000	1952	83000
1920	65000	1954	83751
1922	67000	1956	84463
1924	69000	1958	85310
1926	71400	1960	85832
1928	73200	1963	86500
1930	75250	1964	86700
1931	75800	1966	87400
1933	77200	1968	87800
1935	77600	1969	88200
1937	79200	1974	91000
1939	80000	1976	91500
1940	80870	1977	91800

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.