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Question/ Hi. I could not see a Steinmeyer on your list can you also provide any more information on this type of piano - I have one that has three in-laid panels is an upright and has a date on that says 1890 although I am not convinced it is that old! Would be grateful if you could provide any further information
Thanks Bob Hogben
Answer/ Hi Bob
Modern Steinmeyer pianos are made in China and sold by The Piano Warehouse.
They are pretty awful pianos - thin, bright sound - very poor quality materials and will not last anywhere near as long as the older Steinmeyer pianos.
From what you have described, it sounds pretty much like you have an old Steinmeyer. On the one hand that is good, because they WERE made very well, but on the other hand, old pianos are usually beyond repair, or repairing them would not be cost effective.
I don't think it could be as old as 1890. The date you see on the piano probably refers to when the Steinmeyer Piano Company started piano production.
The best way to get a correct valuation is to ask your local piano tuner to come and take a look. You can find a list of UK piano tuners here: http://ukpianos.co.uk/piano-tuners.html
You may also want to read an article I wrote about valuing your piano and what to look out for: http://ukpianos.co.uk/get-your-piano-valued-find-out-how-much-it-is-worth.html
Regards, Graham Howard UK Pianos
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