The Phillips Record Company bought the Chappell Company in 1968 for £17.5 million (US$25.5). Owned by Warner Chappell Kemble produced the Chappell, pianos under license until 2000 (Warner continue to hold sole rights). Chappell of Bond Street still exists as a music and instrument retailer.
Dates and serial numbers when the pianos were manufactured
| 1840 | 2000 |
| 1850 | 4000 |
| 1860 | 6000 |
| 1870 | 10000 |
| 1880 | 15000 |
| 1890 | 22376 |
| 1900 | 36100 |
| 1910 | 49440 |
| 1920 | 65000 |
| 1930 | 75250 |
| 1940 | 80870 |
| 1950 | 82500 |
| 1960 | 85832 |
| 1969 | 88200 |
