Bluthner Serial Numbers

The serial number of a Blüthner grand piano can often be found on the left side of the soundboard or behind the keyboard on the belly head . On an upright is often printed on the frame at the top

Bluthner Dates

Match Bluthner serials to years quickly and easily.

1853 – 700
1855 – 1500
1860 – 2500
1862 – 4800
1865 – 6500
1868 – 8100
1870 – 9200
1875 – 13200
1880 – 18500
1885 – 25000
1890 – 31000
1891 – 32000
1892 – 34000
1893 – 36000
1894 – 39000
1895 – 42000
1896 – 45000
1897 – 47000
1898 – 49000
1899 – 52000 1900 – 55000
1901 – 57500
1902 – 60000
1903 – 62500
1904 – 65000 1905 – 67500
1906 – 70000
1907 – 72500
1908 – 75000 1909 – 78000

1910 – 81000
1911 – 84000
1912 – 87000
1914 – 90000
1915 – 94000
1916 – 95000
1917 – 96000
1918 – 97000
1919 – 98000
1920 – 100000
1921 – 101500 1922 – 103000
1923 – 105000
1924 – 107000
1925 – 109000
1926 – 111000
1927 – 112000
1928 – 113000
1929 – 114000 1930 – 115000
1931 – 115500
1932 – 116000
1933 – 117000 1934 – 118000
1935 – 119500
1936 – 120700 1937 – 122000
1938 – 123500 1939 – 124500 1940 – 125500

1942 – 126000
1943 – 127000 1946 – 128000
1947 – 128100
1948 – 128200
1949 – 128500
1950 – 128800
1951 – 129100
1952 – 129400
1953 – 129800
1954 – 130100
1955 – 130600
1956 – 131000
1957 – 131600 1958 – 132000
1959 – 132450
1960 – 133006
1961 – 135500
1962 – 136000
1963 – 136500 1964 – 137000
1965 – 137500
1966 – 138000 1967 – 138500
1968 – 139000
1969 – 139500
1970 – 140000 1971 – 140500 1972 – 141000
1973 – 141500

Blüthner – A Tradition of European Excellence

Blüthner was founded in 1853 in Leipzig, Germany, by Julius Blüthner, during what is widely regarded as the golden age of piano making. From the outset, the company established a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and a uniquely warm, singing tone that set it apart from its contemporaries.

By the late 19th century, Blüthner had become one of Europe’s most prestigious piano manufacturers, supplying instruments to royal courts, concert halls, and leading musicians worldwide. A defining innovation came in 1873 with the introduction of the Aliquot stringing system—an additional fourth string in the treble—which enriched the harmonic spectrum and gave Blüthner pianos their distinctive lyrical voice.

Many of the finest Blüthner instruments were produced in the pre-war era, and these pianos remain highly sought after today for their tonal colour, warmth, and expressive depth.

In the United Kingdom, Blüthner’s legacy was represented by Whelpdale, Maxwell & Codd (WMC), the official Blüthner agents. WMC also owned Welmar Pianos, operated the Blüthner showroom in London, and managed Blüthner UK’s repair works in Perivale—creating a central hub for sales, service, and technical expertise.

It was within this environment that the Leverett family’s deep connection to Blüthner was formed. Both my father, Colin Leverett, and his brother Derek dedicated over 50 years each to working within Blüthner UK and the WMC network. Their combined experience and understanding of these instruments—developed over a lifetime—form the foundation of our approach today.

At Piano Restorations Ltd, this heritage is not simply respected—it is continued. By combining traditional Blüthner principles with our own pioneering restoration techniques, we bring these exceptional instruments back to life, preserving their unmistakable warmth, colour, and expressive voice for generations to come.

Fun Fact !

Did you know a special lightweight Buthner was constructed for the Hindenburg Airship

1974 – 142000
1975 – 142500
1976 – 143000
1977 – 143500
1978 – 144000
1979 – 144400
1980 – 144900
1981 – 145200
1982 – 145600
1983 – 146000
1984 – 146400
1985 – 146800
1986 – 147200
1987 – 147500 1988 – 147800
1989 – 148000
1990 – 148200
1991 – 146400
1992 – 148600
1993 – 148800
1994 – 149000
1995 – 149200
1996 – 149400
1997 – 149600
1998 – 149800
1999 – 150000
2000 – 150200
2001 – 150400
2002 – 150600
2003 – 150800