Sometimes, rust, paint, or wood rot obscures the number. Don't panic. You can still estimate the age using other clues:

The dust in Arthur’s workshop usually smelled like history—aged spruce, felt, and ivory. Today, however, it just smelled like a headache.

, the serial number is typically found in one of the following locations: The Iron Frame (Plate):

The serial number is typically a standalone number without letters, though some older models may have a letter prefix. Common locations include: On the Cast Iron Plate (Harp):

Find your serial number. Match it to the year range below.

Here is everything you need to know to perform a Beale piano serial number lookup.