The distinctive characteristics of the brand are remarkably soulful pure tone qualities are combined with extraordinary power. At some point, the Story and Clark Piano Company made the instrument for resale by Cable. The brand was in business until the mid-1960’s. Cable was an affiliate of the Cable Piano Company together with other Cables, specifically his brothers Fayette S. Cable was established in 1900 in LaPorte, Indiana and was built in the United States for over 65 years. The name alone evokes the concept of pure American heritage and musical ingenuity that never fails to impress pianists, musicians, collectors, and even the audience. Hobart M Cable pianos have been recognized as an American standard in top quality pianos since their founding. It is not available for delivery, but can help load it into a truck. See photos for the original letter from Story & Clark Piano Co (Chicago), who sold the piano new in 1956.Īsking $1,000 or best offer. A thorough examination is required to locate each pianos individual serial number.The serial number lookup (found here: ) suggests that the piano was manufactured in 1954. We have also seen serial numbers of grand pianos stamped into the lyre assembly and nowhere else. Some serial numbers are printed on the back board of vertical pianos and require you to move the piano out from the wall. Do not rely on the name that is printed on the fall board as this does not guarantee the name of the manufacturer. There are seven examples but your serial number placement could be in yet a different location and may require some searching.īe sure to find the manufacturer’s name stamped on the cast iron plate or in the wood. Grand piano serial numbers are placed in many areas as the photos show. Other upright serial numbers are located on the cast iron plate but placed above the treble string section.ģ. Piano serial number of uprights are many times located on the inside of the piano stamped onto the plate between the bass string section and the treble string section.Ģ.
The areas to look for these numbers vary from each company but here are some common places to look along with some photos.ġ. Using this number, along with the manufacturer, the age of the piano can sometimes be determined. Many pianos will have a 4, 5 or 6 digit serial number to identify the age of the piano. Pianos also have other numbers printed on them such as part numbers and many other pianos do not have a serial number at all.
Many piano manufacturers placed serial numbers in a variety of places.
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