Chickering Piano Serial Nos.

Year	Serial No.	Year	Serial No.
1900	93000	1942	174700
1904	101000	1943	179500
1906	107000	1947	187000
1908	112000	1948	189200
1910	115000	1950	195000
1912	120000	1952	198400
1914	122500	1954	202400
1916	126000	1956	205900
1918	128500	1958	209300
1920	132500	1960	212750
1922	134400	1962	216488
1924	137600	1964	219221
1926	141600	1966	222963
1928	145400	1968	226928
1930	148400	1970	230300
1932	149800	1972	232410
1934	152500	1974	235824
1936	158200	1976	239340
1938	163000	1978	242694
1940	167200	1980	245989

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.