Year | Serial No. | Year | Serial No. |
1950 | 180001 | 1980 | 322671 |
1960 | 195001 | 1984 | 347000 |
1961 | 198001 | 1985 | 357000 |
1962 | 201001 | 1986 | 366000 |
1963 | 205001 | 1987 | 376000 |
1964 | 210001 | 1988 | 395400 |
1965 | 215001 | 1989 | 407550 |
1966 | 221001 | 1990 | 415600 |
1967 | 227001 | 1991 | 419400 |
1968 | 233001 | 1992 | 420413 |
1969 | 239001 | 1993 | 422103 |
1970 | 246001 | 1994 | 423972 |
1971 | 253001 | 1995 | 425660 |
1972 | 261001 | 1996 | 427101 |
1973 | 268001 | 1997 | 428386 |
1974 | 275801 | 1998 | 429454 |
1975 | 280501 | 1999 | 430600 |
1976 | 292501 | 2000 | 431753 |
1977 | 310001 | 2001 | 432819 |
1978 | 340001 | 2002 | 434053 |
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.