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Saturday 10 August 2024

Apollo Piano Serial Nos.


1901

2075

1903

5700

1906

10000

1909

14500

1912

19600

1915

24400

1918

32800

1921

45000

1924

58000

1927

80000

1930

106000

1933

126000

1936

135000

1939

155000

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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