Look for a number stamped into the wood on the right or left side of the top section.
Many older Beales feature the unique Beale-Vader tuning system , which uses an all-iron "wrest-plank". You might see the serial number near this patented mechanism.
If the number isn't on the plate, it may be stamped on the back of the "keyslip" (the wooden strip in front of the keys) or on the action frame itself. Beale Piano Age Chart
Use the following reference guide to estimate your piano's production year based on its serial number: Serial Number Range Approximate Year Historical Context 1893 – 1905 Early production at the Annandale factory. 16,449 – 24,990 1905 – 1910
Final years of Australian production before the brand moved.
Rise to becoming the "largest piano factory in the British Empire". 1914 – 1920 Continued production despite WWI disruptions. 52,000 – 63,800 1925 – 1930 Peak manufacturing era; introduction of many player pianos. 69,900 – 74,700 1940 – 1950 Post-WWII resumption after building aircraft parts. 86,651 – 94,680 1960 – 1975
Look for a number stamped into the wood on the right or left side of the top section.
Many older Beales feature the unique Beale-Vader tuning system , which uses an all-iron "wrest-plank". You might see the serial number near this patented mechanism. beale piano serial number lookup
If the number isn't on the plate, it may be stamped on the back of the "keyslip" (the wooden strip in front of the keys) or on the action frame itself. Beale Piano Age Chart Look for a number stamped into the wood
Use the following reference guide to estimate your piano's production year based on its serial number: Serial Number Range Approximate Year Historical Context 1893 – 1905 Early production at the Annandale factory. 16,449 – 24,990 1905 – 1910 If the number isn't on the plate, it
Final years of Australian production before the brand moved.
Rise to becoming the "largest piano factory in the British Empire". 1914 – 1920 Continued production despite WWI disruptions. 52,000 – 63,800 1925 – 1930 Peak manufacturing era; introduction of many player pianos. 69,900 – 74,700 1940 – 1950 Post-WWII resumption after building aircraft parts. 86,651 – 94,680 1960 – 1975