J. Becker grand SN 22785 ??

[Evelyn]

I have just acquired a family heirloom piano, and would appreciate any information about it. It is a J. Becker piano with serial number 22785. Thanks so much. Evelyn

[Bill Kibby]

Thanks for the photos, it shows that the name is actually Becker, not Beckmann, so I have altered your posting. I imagine this was Jacob Becker of St.Petersburg, (rather than the American one) I have no serial number dates that would apply to this number, but a piano with a very similar number was estimated at 1868. I would have guessed yours was much later, perhaps into the 1900s.

Is it possible to give us a more general view of the whole piano?

[Evelyn]

Hello Bill,
Thanks so much for your response. I have attached a full view of the piano as requested, and sincerely appreciate your help.
Kind regards,
Evelyn

[Bill Kibby]

It seems that the estimate 1868 was related to statements about serial number dates which I have not been able to confirm. I still feel that this is much later, but have no accurate information, unless anyone on the forum can help.

[Finland_tuner]

It is c.1906, by this time the owner of the factory was K.K.Schroeder.