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Tuesday 13 August 2024

Haegele, Heinrich Piano Serial Nos.

1910

4000

1915

5100

1920

6500

1925

8000

1930

9100

1935

10800

1940

10900

1949

11000

1952

11490

1956

12170

1960

13800

1966

15501

1970

17001

1972

93000

1975

103000

1978

112000

1981

122000

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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