Make: Steck

Made in: Est. 1857; Cassel, Germany. Later also in New York and London. Part of the Aeolian group.

Made by: Aeolian Weber & Pianola Co

Rating: uprights 55 â?? 70 baby grands 50-60; larger grands and player pianos 60-70

Estimated Number In UK: 5,000. about 85% upright and 15% grand. Many baby grands (4ft 3in to 5ft). Some player pianos.

Year and serial number: 1860 â–– 1000

1880 â–– 10000

1900 â–– 22400

1920 â–– 63300

1940 â–– 142800

1960 â–– 169700

1980 â–– 193400

Comments

Steck pianos were made in Gotha, Germany and possibly London too, and were part of the Aeolian group who are well known for making player pianos. The majority of Stecks are good quality uprights made from about 1900 to 1920. These have warm tone. Next most common are the baby grands. These vary in quality, the 4ft 3in ones having a simplex action.