Thursday 13 November 2014

Ivers and Pond Piano Serial Nos.



Year
Serial No.
Year
Serial No.
1902
31000
1946
80000
1904
35600
1948
82000
1906
40000
1950
84000
1908
44000
1952
85600
1910
48100
1954
86200
1912
51800
1956
86550
1914
55000
1958
87873
1916
60000
1960
91014
1918
65000
1962
94370
1920
68900
1964
100442
1922
71000
1966
109800
1924
73200
1968
116000
1926
75700
1970
121900
1928
76500
1972
127200
1930
77500
1974
135600
1932
77900
1976
140900
1934
78300
1978
144000
1936
78600
1980
148000
1938
79400
1982
145300
1940
79900
1983
162845

These serial numbers can be used only as a reference point
An Exact date does not make a material difference to an assessment of a piano - a year or so out 120 years ago really is neither here more there.

The idea that 100% accuracy for all piano makers over a century ago is an interesting thought - but considering that all record keeping would be hand-written and kept in large ledger books, inaccuracies are likely. These records will be as reliable as the clerks whose job it was to keep them. The digital age of barcodes and scanned labels was still in the realm of science fiction. So we have to be content with our best guess numbers.

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17 comments:

  1. Thank you very much for this list. Is there a single series of Serial Numbers for ALL models of Ivers & Pond Pianos, of any model? For example, is the above list equally useful for looking up Ivers & Pond upright pianos and grand pianos? (If not, I have an Ivers & Pond upright No. 78544).
    Also -- is there any index of further information somewhere? For example, what wood(s) is my piano No. 78544 made of, who made it, etc? What do the small "S" on one of the bolts, the name "Kelly", and/or the number "30" -- all on the lower-half of the cast-iron harp -- mean? etc.
    Most important, though, is my question about whether your list of serial numbers applies to my upright (or is it only for the grand pianos?)
    Thanks again!

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    1. Hi Scott,
      Thanks for message. Details for these lists are limited to giving an approximate date of a piano. I cannot help you with what wood the case is made from. It would be fairly safe to say the serial numbers given cover grands as well as uprights.
      As to the letters and numbers on the lower part of the iron frame: If they are part of the casting, they most likely refer to the model design and the foundry where the frame was cast.
      Alas, this do not add much to the picture, but serial numbers can only be a guide to the age of the piano.
      Best wishes for now...

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  2. I apparently have a 1902/1903 Iver & Pond upright #32,734. It has a mute switch that softens the tone for a softer sound. I have not been able to find any information on this feature and wonder if it was added at a later date than when manufactured. Also, do you know what kind of wood was used in these old cases and is the ivory of value. I need to dispose of the piano and would like to salvage the parts.

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  3. Joyce, I have a late 1890's Ivers & Pond that's been in my family for years. The mute slider should be an original feature. Ivers & Pond called this the "soft stop". It moves a row of felt onto the strings, dampening the sound for quieter practicing purposes. The wood used in construction could vary depending on model. There are some enthusiasts who have uploaded a few brand catalogs from that era, many with pictures. Search online for 'Ivers and Pond catalog' and you might be able to match your piano to an illustration, then look at the original sales literature to see what woods might have been available in that model. The ivory may or may not have value, depending on a lot of factors (see https://livingpianos.com/ivory-piano-keys/can-you-still-buy-pianos-with-real-ivory-keys/) ...Do you still have the piano? Provided we happen to have the same model, I would be interested in a few parts, if you didn't need them yourself.

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  4. My piano is serial number 6047. Is there a way to know how old that may be? Thanks for the info.

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    1. Hi I have a 3/4 upright ivers and pond number 5051. My piano technician looked it up in a booklet that said it was built in 1887

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  5. Does anyone know the value of an Ivers & Pond upright piano with serial number 51633? : piano

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  6. I have an upright Ivers and Ponds piano with serial number 24090. Can you tell me when this piano was manufactured and any thoughts as to value? It is Oak and has been refinished. It was refurbished about 25 years ago and any missing strings, keys etc replaced at that time but needs to be tuned and about 6 notes need new hammers and strings. Thoughts?

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    1. There is a list of patent dates on the inside all of which are the late 1800s

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  7. I just received a Iverson & Pond upright piano, there is a #26634 on it, I think its the #. Also says soft stop. On it, any idea of dates? Looks newer but not sure. I have pictures of inside. Thanks!

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  8. how do i find the serial # on an upright
    Ivers & Pond

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  9. My Ivers and Pond Parlor (Princess) Grand has a serial number of 30,518. Can you give me an idea of the date it was produced? thanks

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  10. My Ivers and Pond serial number is 20817. I believe it is Victorian style. Any idea of the age?

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  11. My Ivers and Pond upright serial number is 41586. According to your chart above, does this make it around 1906? There was a Speakeasy during prohibition in the basement of my house where the piano is located and I did find a card under the keyboard that says “delivered in 1096”

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  12. Thanks so much for this information! I knew that my piano was built broadly between 1905 and 1920, but it is cool to be able to push those numbers in a bit more to 1912-1914!

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  13. Mine has a serial number of 19543

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  14. What about my Ivers & Sons Square Grand, serial #609? Am I correct in my conjecture it is one of the first pianos made by William H. Ivers? Still sounds great!

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