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Tuesday 13 August 2024

Mason & Hamlin Piano Co. Serial Nos.

Year

Serial No.

Year

Serial No.

1900

11800

1955

61800

1905

15000

1960

65200

1910

19100

1965

69100

1915

24000

1970

74263

1920

29000

1975

78730

1925

32700

1980

85853

1930

39600

1985

89393

1935

42600

1990

90000

1940

48000

1995

90520

1946

53000

2000

91000

1950

57800

2003

91640

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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