Brand directory/Excelsior/Serial number
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When was it made?

Enter the serial number marked on your Excelsior instrument — usually on the valve casing, bell or receiver.

New York and the Marche.
“Made in USA” marks the era.
In this archive
No public records — dated by features
Result format
Year or estimated range
Additional details
Factory & series, when known
Where can I find the number?
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Frequently asked
Does this archive date Excelsior instruments?

Excelsior serial numbers are not datable — no surviving records. Dating relies on place-of-origin markings (“Made in USA” eras) and hardware/grille features.

Where is the serial number on a Excelsior instrument?

The exact spot varies by era and instrument type — the serial number guide walks through the common locations.

What if my Excelsior serial number is not found?

Recheck the characters exactly as marked, including any letters and leading zeros. Letter-prefixed numbers often belong to student or non-domestic lines that cannot be dated from the number. Some production periods may simply not be covered yet.