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<DIV><FONT size=2>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?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Thanks</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>David Love</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>