Many Beale pianos from this era were manufactured by Samick or Young Chang. Their serial numbers follow standard Korean formats, often starting with letters like HI , G , or S .
Before we find the date, a quick history. founded his company in Sydney, Australia, in the 1890s. Eventually, Beale was manufactured both in Sydney and later in the UK. They were famous for their player pianos and their distinctive "Beale Piano" stencils.