Schimmel Piano Serial Nos.

Year	Serial No.	Year	Serial No.
1930	19600	1970	115700
1932	20200	1972	130700
1934	20800	1974	146200
1936	21400	1976	162500
1938	21800	1978	180000
1940	22100	1980	199000
1948	22300	1982	219000
1950	22900	1984	238000
1952	24500	1986	256000
1954	28900	1988	271500
1956	35600	1990	286000
1958	41500	1992	300500
1960	50000	1994	313000
1962	60900	1996	323500
1964	73700	1998	331000
1966	87200	2000	338500
1968	101200	2002	346000

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.