Showing posts with label Billings & Co. Piano Serial Numbers. Show all posts
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Sunday 11 August 2024

Billings & Co. Piano Serial Nos.

1900

27400

1902

37000

1904

48000

1906

57500

1910

68000

1912

74000

1914

80500

1916

88000

1918

94000

1920

97000

1922

101000

1923

103000

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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