Bechstein Date

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Hi David,

Owners of pianos even 20 years old are often off in the date THEY bought the 
piano by five to ten years. I don't think it is unusual for an owner of a 
piano this old to be off by twenty five years or so.

I would date the piano, but as a married man, I don't think that would be 
appropriate. ;-) 

Just my two cents.

Richard Galassini

> 
> I'm trying to identify the date of a Bechstein IV (7'4").  It appears that 
> the serial number has been removed from the plate by overly vigorous 
> cleaning.  I can find no other number except an embossed number on one of 
> the cross braces under the piano.  This number reads 16226.  I don't 
> believe this is the serial number as that would put the piano back to 1885. 
>  The owner seems to think it is c 1910-1915.  Anybody know what that number 
> refers to and can I trace the date through it?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> David Love
> 
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