Chickering & Sons
Serial Number Lookup
Instantly determine the age, production year, and origin of your Chickering & Sons piano using our historical archive.
Chickering & Sons Serial Number Chart
Our archive holds 41 Chickering & Sons entries covering 1823 to 1996, spanning serial numbers 100 to 2,002,000. Production is recorded in 3 locations: Boston, MA, USA, East Rochester, NY, USA, South Korea.
Each row gives the first serial number of that year, so a number falling between two rows belongs to the earlier one. Where a chart skips years, the range covered is shown instead of a single year.
Boston, MA, USA
35 entries · 1823–1981
| Year | Serial numbers |
|---|---|
| 1823–1824 | 100 – 315 |
| 1825–1829 | 316 – 715 |
| 1830–1834 | 716 – 1,979 |
| 1835–1839 | 1,980 – 4,234 |
| 1840–1844 | 4,235 – 6,489 |
| 1845–1849 | 6,490 – 9,999 |
| 1850–1854 | 10,000 – 15,399 |
| 1855–1859 | 15,400 – 21,999 |
| 1860–1864 | 22,000 – 27,999 |
| 1865–1869 | 28,000 – 35,499 |
| 1870–1874 | 35,500 – 45,999 |
| 1875–1879 | 46,000 – 55,499 |
| 1880–1884 | 55,500 – 69,999 |
| 1885–1889 | 70,000 – 78,499 |
| 1890–1894 | 78,500 – 84,999 |
| 1895–1899 | 85,000 – 92,999 |
| 1900–1904 | 93,000 – 104,999 |
| 1905–1909 | 105,000 – 114,999 |
| 1910–1914 | 115,000 – 123,999 |
| 1915–1919 | 124,000 – 132,499 |
| 1920–1924 | 132,500 – 139,699 |
| 1925–1929 | 139,700 – 148,399 |
| 1930–1934 | 148,400 – 155,199 |
| 1935–1939 | 155,200 – 167,199 |
| 1940–1942 | 167,200 – 179,499 |
| 1943–1946 | 179,500 – 186,999 |
| 1947–1949 | 187,000 – 194,999 |
| 1950–1954 | 195,000 – 203,999 |
| 1955–1959 | 204,000 – 212,749 |
| 1960–1964 | 212,750 – 221,116 |
| 1965–1969 | 221,117 – 230,299 |
| 1970–1974 | 230,300 – 237,577 |
| 1975–1979 | 237,578 – 245,988 |
| 1980 | 245,989 – 247,476 |
| 1981 | 247,477 and above |
South Korea
3 entries · 1986–1988
| Year | Serial numbers |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1,885,000 – 1,934,999 |
| 1987 | 1,935,000 – 2,001,999 |
| 1988 | 2,002,000 and above |
South Korea
3 entries · 1994–1996
| Year | Serial numbers |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 328,723 – 329,829 |
| 1995 | 329,830 – 335,501 |
| 1996 | 335,502 and above |
Figures are drawn from published factory and historical listings and are checked for continuity; where a source is ambiguous we say so rather than guess. Spotted something wrong? Use the correction link on any result.
Dating Your Chickering & Sons Piano
Chickering & Sons was one of America’s most important early piano manufacturers, known for major technical innovations, prestigious 19th-century instruments, and a later history of corporate absorption and brand-name reuse.
Where to Find the Serial Number
To accurately date your Chickering & Sons, you first need to locate its serial number. On most pianos, this is stamped on the gold-colored cast iron plate inside the instrument.
- On Uprights: Open the top lid and look inside. The number is usually printed on the plate near the top, often toward the center or right side.
- On Grands: Slide the music desk back or remove it. Look at the cast iron plate between the tuning pins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is my Chickering & Sons piano?
By entering your serial number into the lookup tool above, our system checks it against historical production records to tell you the exact year, or range of years, your piano was built.
Where was my Chickering & Sons made?
Historically, Chickering & Sons pianos originated in United States. The specific factory of your piano may vary depending on the production year and model prefix.
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