New York vs. Hamburg S&S

[Don Mannino]

William,

I think it is pretty reliable that rounded case arms come from Hamburg, 
square front case arms come from New York.

I have seen a few NY Steinways with only 2 pedals, but they were REALLY 
old. Pre 1870, I think.

Don Mannino RPT

At 02:46 PM 4/25/2005, you wrote:
>List,
>
>I know we've touched on this before, but just a quickie:
>
>S&S "O", #227719, 2 pedals.  Owner claims it is a Hamburg made instrument.
>The plate in the upper treble region says, S&S, New York, only.
>If the plate says "New York" on it anywhere, is there any chance it is a
>Hamburg?
>
>Respectfully,
>William R. Monroe
>
>
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