How old is my Chappell piano?

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jimmyquick
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How old is my Chappell piano?

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Can anyone help me with dating my piano?
It is a Chappell & Co piano "New Style"
I have found the following numbers inside the piano:
47755
L10357
09591
Thanks!
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Re: How old is my Chappell piano?

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The number beginning with L is probably a retailer's stock number. Serial numbers don't usually begin with zero, so 47755 would suggest 1908. If you want to look for date-marks inside, see
http://pianogen.org/datemarks.html

It would be interesting to see photos if you can upload them here, or email them to me to upload.
Piano History Centre
http://pianohistory.info
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If you find old references or links on this site to pianogen.org, they should refer to pianohistory.info
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Re: How old is my Chappell piano?

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Bill,
Many thanks for your reply!
I have placed some photo's in attachment.
Can you please confirm me the building year of the piano?

Thanks!
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serial number?
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