Maker reference
Steck Pianos
History, relative rating, UK availability and examples handled by Roberts Pianos Oxford.
Guide rating
55-70
Photo Gallery
Steck Grand piano in mahogany, side view
At a glance
Steck facts
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 – 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 – 1000
1880 – 10000
1900 – 22400
1920 – 63300
1940 – 142800
1960 – 169700
1980 – 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.
Compare nearby ratings
Higher rated
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- Russel (and Russell) (London, UK) - 45-58
- Moore and Moore (Stoke Newington, UK) - 50-58
Slightly lower rated
- Archibald Ramsden (London, UK) - 42-52
- Bord (Paris, France) - 45-52
- Amyl (London, UK) - 40-50