Wednesday 14 August 2024

Monington and Weston Piano Serial Nos.

Year
Serial No.
Year
Serial No.
1900
21100
1950
67009
1905
27200
1951
67291
1910
33000
1952
67857
1915
41234
1953
68250
1920
43101
1954
68808
1925
44900
1955
69195
1930
49100
1956
69814
1935
56200
1957
71009
1940
64200
1958
71010
1941
65521
1959
71400
1942
66004
1960
71775
1948
66250
1970
74290
1949
66672
1976
75300

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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