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Piano Serial Numbers

Schaeffer Serial Numbers & Piano Age Chart

Find the year your Schaeffer piano was built. Our chart lists 12 Schaeffer serial numbers from 1900 to 1931 — enter yours below or look it up in the table.

Schaeffer serial number chart

Each row shows the first serial number made in that year. If your number falls between two rows, your piano was built in the earlier year.

Schaeffer serial number chart
YearSerial number from
190017000
191036000
191550500
192152400
191958300
192060600
192265000
192367000
192469000
192571000
192975300
193177900

Where to find the serial number on a Schaeffer piano

  • 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.
  • It may also be stamped on the back of the case, under the keyboard, or on the keyframe — check with a flashlight.
  • Ignore model numbers and patent dates: the serial number is usually 4 to 7 digits long.

Good to know

  • The year in the chart is when the piano was manufactured, not when it was first sold.
  • Our Schaeffer records cover 1900 to 1931. If your number is outside this range, the result shows the closest year we have.
  • Pianos built decades ago often need more than a tuning: worn hammers, loose tuning pins and dry wood are common. A technician can tell you what yours needs.

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