Fig. 1 Estey Melodeons
Estey & Green melodeons were made from 1855 to 1863. Each instrument was assigned a 4-digit serial number.
Lift the Lid
To find the serial number on an Estey & Green melodeon, start by lifting the hinged lid.
Look on the Back Rail
Fig. 2 Serial # 5199 Stamped on Back Rail
Fig. 3 Melodeon Serial Number 5119 closeup
The serial number may be stamped into the top of the back rail, as in Figure 2. Figure 3 shows a close-up of serial number 5119.
Look on the Exhauster
Fig. 4 Melodeon Serial Number 7163 on small label
Serial numbers may be printed on a small paper sticker in the bass (left) back corner of the exhauster. Figure 4 shows serial number 7163 on a paper sticker.
Look Throughout the Instrument
The serial number may also be stenciled on parts inside the melodeon.
Source: Ned Phoenix
