Piano Brand
GermanyFischer J & C
Fischer J & C was a prominent piano manufacturer in 19th-century New York, known for their luxurious instruments like the Style S Upright Grand, which was the top-tier model in the Fischer Piano lineup, priced at $1,100.
- Est. 1856
- Leipzig, Germany
- No longer in production
Fischer J & C
Est. 1856 · Leipzig
Serial number
Fischer J & C serial number lookup
How old is your Fischer J & C piano? Enter its serial number to find the year it was made. Our chart has 37 dated Fischer J & C serial numbers from 1845 to 1982.
- Upright piano: open the top lid and look at the cast-iron plate near the tuning pins, usually on the left or right side.
- Grand piano: look on the plate near the tuning pins, under the music desk, or on the soundboard beside the plate.
- Ignore model numbers and patent dates: the serial number is usually 4 to 7 digits long.
Timeline
Fischer J & C through the years
In business from 1856 to 1982: 126 years.
Dated serials 1845–1982
The file
Fischer J & C in detail
Heritage
- Founder
- Maker of classic uprights
- Role in piano history
- Popular in 19th century
Workshop
- Factories
- Leipzig
- Made in
- Germany
- Construction
- Handcrafted
- Materials
- German spruce
- Innovations
- Classic European
Instruments
- Pianos made
- Grands Uprights
- Price range
- Historic
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