Bentley Upright Piano, one owner from new since 1979, immaculate hard wood case

Description

Bentley upright piano in good condition with a lovely wooden cabinet.

• 50 keys
• 2 pedals
• Traditional upright design
• Nice piece for beginners, practice, or as decorative furniture
Size: 140cm*100cm*22cm

The piano has been well kept, been in our family since 1978 and still looks beautiful.

From ai
Based on the serial number you found ("54641") and the history you've provided, I can give you a reliable estimate for when your Bentley piano was built.

It almost certainly dates from around 1940, which is earlier than your family's ownership. This also explains the pre-decimal format you saw on the delivery card.

📊 How the Serial Number Dates Your Piano

I compared your number against a standard Bentley production chart . Here is how the numbers progressed:

· ~1930: Serial number 31,300
· ~1940: Serial number 56,800
· ~1950: Serial number 68,000
· ~1960: Serial number 97,100

Your number (54,641) falls just below the 56,800 benchmark for 1940. It is common for production to slow down or serial numbers to be allocated slightly earlier, so a 1939 to 1940 build is the most likely estimate.

This aligns perfectly with the era of the original Bentley company, which was a major British producer before wartime halted production .

📜 Reconciling the "1977" Delivery

It is very common for pianos to have a "first owner" date that is decades after the build date. Your "DATE OF DELIVERY" card from 1977 or 1978 likely marks when your family purchased it second-hand, or when the retailer finally sold this particular instrument after it had been in storage.

Since it has been in your household since the late 70s, you are absolutely the long-term custodians, but not the very first owner.

Visual Confirmation
The design of your piano—specifically the compact, "clean-lined" wooden casing—is a hallmark of the late 1930s. During this era, Bentley pioneered the "small upright" or "bungalow" style to fit into the modern, smaller British homes being built at the time.

A Piece of History
A 1939 date is particularly interesting because Bentley's piano production was almost completely halted by 1940. The factory at Woodchester Mills was "called up" for the war effort to manufacture wooden components for the Gloster Meteor, the Allies' first operational jet fighter. Your piano was likely one of the last few built before the craftsmen switched from musical instruments to aircraft parts.

Because it is heavy, buyer will need to arrange transport and collection.

Be a part of its history. Priced to go to a good home.

✅ Ground floor – easy access for removal

📍 Collection in Harrogate

Price: £90

Posted: 4 hours ago

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