Nice quality and nice tone and nice dark color, this piano has it all. If it matches the tone of your decretive style, it’ll be perfect. Take it you’ll love it.
FoundingGerman immigrant George Steck founded the George Steck & Company in New York City in 1857. The company was known for its high-quality instruments and rich tone.
InnovationsSteck introduced several innovations, including the bell-metal plate to improve the piano’s tonal quality. He was also the first to develop the independent cast iron frame.
AwardsSteck pianos won medals at the Vienna Exposition in 1873 and the Philadelphia Centennial in 1876.
Acquisition by AeolianIn 1904, the Aeolian Company purchased the George Steck & Company for $10 million. Aeolian continued to produce Steck pianos until the 1980s.
Ownership changesAfter Aeolian went bankrupt in 1985, the Steck brand was sold to Sohmer & Co., then to America Sejung Corporation, which dissolved in 2013.
Production in AsiaIn the 2000s, the Nanjing Moutrie Piano Company in China manufactured and distributed Steck pianos until 2015.
No longer producedToday, George Steck pianos are no longer produced. However, they are highly valued by collectors and musicians.