Rud Ibach dating etc cont'd

[mikerumney]

As I cannot see my first post/thread listed apologies if there is a delay and I am repeating myself ...
In short I would like to accurately date a Rud Ibach with the serial number 81800 (previous post said 82800 in error)
Many thanks,
Mike.

[chrisw]

The Besbrode piano shop website lists some Ibach serial numbers against date. It would suggest 81800 was built in 1920.

[mikerumney]

Thank you, much appreciated ... That's earlier than I thought.
When I get some photos posted someone will no doubt be able to back that up!
Thanks again :-)

[mikerumney]

Further to the above, I contacted Ibach and they confirm 1919 ... and they have a comprehensive archive that can be accessed for a small fee, to certify where it was built, who bought it and when, for how much. My curiosity has now got the better of me!