Beale pianos were manufactured in Australia. The company was established in 1893 by Hugo Beale. Use the chart below to cross-reference your serial number with the year of manufacture.
Please note that records for Australian manufacturers can sometimes have gaps. These dates are generally accepted industry estimates.
| Serial Number Range | Approximate Year of Manufacture | | :--- | :--- | | 1 – 500 | 1893 – 1895 | | 500 – 2,000 | 1896 – 1900 | | 2,000 – 5,000 | 1901 – 1905 | | 5,000 – 10,000 | 1906 – 1910 | | 10,000 – 20,000 | 1911 – 1920 | | 20,000 – 35,000 | 1921 – 1930 | | 35,000 – 50,000 | 1931 – 1940 | | 50,000 – 65,000 | 1946 – 1955 | | 65,000 – 80,000 | 1956 – 1965 | | 80,000 – 100,000 | 1966 – 1975 | | 100,000 – 120,000 | 1976 – 1985 | beale piano serial number lookup
If your piano has a serial number significantly higher than 120,000, it was likely manufactured in the late 80s or early 90s before the brand ceased independent production.
For pianos made when Beale was an independent Australian manufacturer, lookup results are generally reliable. Serial numbers follow a consistent sequential pattern during this period. Example: Beale pianos were manufactured in Australia
These figures align with documented factory records.
Certain eras of Beale production used proprietary action parts. If your serial number places the piano between 1910 and 1930, you may face challenges finding replacement hammers or flanges. Knowing the vintage helps a technician order the correct parts. These figures align with documented factory records
While a serial number gives you the age, it does not give you the value. The value of a Beale piano is determined by three factors:
After Yamaha’s involvement (from 1969 onward), Beale serial numbering became irregular or overlapped with Yamaha’s system. Many online lookup tools stop at ~1970. For pianos from 1970–1990, age estimation becomes guesswork unless you contact Yamaha Australia directly.