Original 1936 Art
Deco 'Steck' piano , by
appointment to the Royal Family - Serial number 813312.
This beautiful high quality upright piano is of a rare Art Deco design and believed
to be the first of its design to come onto the market for some time, possibly
a one off. Its striking stepped sides, which give a very Skyscraper look, combined
with its stunning arced front gives it an overall construction typical of the
Art Deco period which makes
it collector's piece in it's own right. Finished
in a rich golden burl Walnut veneer which boasts a striking patina and wonderful
heavy figuring that is complimented by a 3½ inch band of Rosewood running
its length and sides of its base, with a second ½ inch band inlaid into
the outside Key lid. Its serial number is stamped inside the top lid, as are the
Royal Coat of Arms, the date of manufacture and the Brass maker's mark. Slightly
shorter in height than traditional upright pianos.
It's
in superb condition and has been professionally maintained and tuned
with
all its 50 ivory keys and 35 ebony keys unchipped and in perfect working
order.
About the Maker. George Steck pianos have
been instruments of distinction since their 1884
inauguration in New York
City and such is their craftmanship that the
company has been appointed makers
of pianos for the Royal Family. From the earliest days of the company's
history, fame and awards have been
traditionally bestowed upon it. Honors
such as the Gold Medal at Vienna in
1873, the Piano Award at the Philadelphia
Centennial in 1876 and the 1893
Chicago Exhibit Award began the heritage
of excellence that underpins
today's George Steck Company. George Steck
scales are noted for their acoustic construction techniques
based on scientific
principles of sound generation and maximization. This
model is a perfect
example of a what a George Steck owner should expect of a
Steck piano; it
being of the high level of quality and service that the
founder instilled
in the company and which constitutes the operating
philosophy of the company
today. |
Measurements:
Height
= 40" (Approx 102cm)
Width = 20" (Approx
51cm)
Length = 54" (Approx
137cm)
SOLD
(Ref
FU 2001)
