Bidspirit auction | George Steck and Co. Ebonized

George Steck and Co. Ebonized Baby Grand Piano Serial 189642 - This baby grand piano was manufactured by George Steck and Co. of New York. The serial number 189642 is stamped on the inner rim, indicating a manufacture date of approximately 1937. The instrument features a traditional baby grand case with an ebonized black finish. The interior construction includes a cast iron plate, copper-wound and steel strings, and a soundboard with decorative decals. The keyboard consists of natural key tops showing characteristic grain lines. Identifying marks include the George Steck name and city locations of New York, London, and Paris printed on the fallboard and soundboard. The soundboard decal also displays a row of five exhibition prize medals. The cast iron plate is marked with a circular George Steck and Co. New York crest. The lot includes a non-original modern rectangular piano bench with tapered legs and a plum-toned diamond-quilted fabric seat.