"A high serial number means a newer piano." Truth: Not necessarily. Beale used batch numbering. A high number like 185,000 could be 1955, while 200,000 could be 1965. Always use a chart, not guesswork.
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| Approximate Serial Number | Year of Manufacture | | --- | --- | | 5000 | 1895 | | 10000 | 1900 | | 20000 | 1906 | | 40000 | 1914 | | 60000 | 1920 | | 80000 | 1925 | | 100000 | 1930 | | 120000 | 1935 | | 140000 | 1940 | | 160000 | 1945 | | 180000 | 1950 | | 210000 | 1960 | | 240000 | 1970 | "A high serial number means a newer piano