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Wednesday 14 August 2024

Rippen Piano Serial Nos.

Year

Serial No.

Year

Serial No.

1948

7979

1972

120765

1950

9090

1974

130605

1951

9820

1976

149685

1952

11000

1978

161185

1953

13405

1979

166785

1954

16005

1980

167000

1955

18105

1981

173000

1956

19205

1982

179000

1960

49125

1983

185000

1962

63725

1984

189400

1964

80725

1985

192650

1966

94875

1986

195450

1968

105435

1987

199600

1970

113245

1988

203800

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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