THEODORE STEINWEG CONCERT GRAND , BRAUNSCHWEIG, 1859

In the 2nd half of the 19th century, Theodore Steinweg/Steinway inventions and patents greatly shaped the sound and appearence of today’s pianos and grands.

Through letters and drawings with ideas to improve the instruments he stayed from Germany in frequent contact with his father and brothers in New York.

In 1858-1859, Steinway & Sons built the first overstrung concert grands: 17-note bass section; overstrung; ¾ flat plate; curved bass bridge; agraffes throughout;sctional case, square tail.

In 1859 – 1860, Theodore Steinweg made in Braunschweig his own grand piano’s with the same characteristics.

Technical data:

• Inscription: STEINWAY & SONS. NEW - YORK PATENT ACTION T. STEINWEG. BRAUNSCHWEIG
• Compass: 7 octaves (AAA-a'''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 2: keyboard shift - dampers
• Dimensions: L 248 cm / W 137 cm
• Case: spessart oak
• Serial number: 181
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 13 118
• Condition: original
• Location: 4 - Museum storage space Ruiselede