Monday 12 August 2024

Forster, August. Piano Serial Nos.

Year

Serial No.

1900

10000

1904

15000

1910

25000

1917

40000

1924

50000

1929

60000

1937

73000

1944

82500

1952

102000

1960

122000

1965

133500

1970

140500

1973

145000

1975

148000

1980

154000

1990

160000

1996

162000

2003

163600

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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