Steiner Violin

[Mike K Pitts]

Anyone have information about the maker of Steiner violins. I obtained
one in the town of Osceola, Indiana recently and would appreciate any
information. This fiddle appears to be very old and has no model or ID #
but, has the Steiner name inside and on the backside. This violin has a
marvelous tone.

Thanks,
Mike

[Michael Low]

In article <356EE297...@lmco.com>, Mike K Pitts
<mike.k...@lmco.com> wrote:

I think there were several Steiners by the name of Josef, Johan, Johannes
in the 18th Century based in Mittenwald. I believe some or all may have
descended from the famed Jacobus Stainer (spelt with an A instead of E) of
the 17th Century but the Steiners' work was not that remarkable. However,
it does not mean that they would not make nice playing instruments.

There are several books on German/Austrian violins that list these makers.
Try your local reference library.

Michael

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[A7ECorsair]

>Anyone have information about the maker of Steiner violins.

Steiner violins are copied just like the Strads. I have one too, it sounds
good and has a a date of 1665 on the label. I doubt if the Steiner family had
their name stamped on the back like yours and mine.
Craig W
Minneapolis, MN

[Patricia R]

In article <199805302219...@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
a7eco...@aol.com (A7ECorsair) wrote:

I play a Steiner violin that has been in my family since about 1852. I
know that it was purchased in Milwaukee. It has a beautiful tone, but has
an unusual shape. The top is arched very high with very unusual raised
points above and below the f-holes. Do other Steiner violins share this
characteristic? Mine has no inner label, but is stamped inside and on the
back below the neck block.

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P.Rohwer

[Thurmond Knight]

Hi Mike,
I recommend you visit the library and look for the book titled "Jakob
Stainer" by Karl Roy, head master of the Mittenwald Violin Making School in
Bavaria. The book has dozens of photographs and drawings of Stainer's many
instruments and his labels. The text is in German, but the photographs
speak for themselves. This is the the most authoritative reference on Jakob
Stainer.
Best of luck, Thurmond Knight, Luthier
http://www.cello.org/freepage/knight/knight.htm

Mike K Pitts wrote in message <356EE297...@lmco.com>...

>Anyone have information about the maker of Steiner violins. I obtained
>one in the town of Osceola, Indiana recently and would appreciate any
>information. This fiddle appears to be very old and has no model or ID #
>but, has the Steiner name inside and on the backside. This violin has a
>marvelous tone.
>

>Thanks,
>Mike
>

[buyupap...@gmail.com]

On Friday, May 29, 1998 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-7, Mike K Pitts wrote:
> Anyone have information about the maker of Steiner violins. I obtained
> one in the town of Osceola, Indiana recently and would appreciate any
> information. This fiddle appears to be very old and has no model or ID #
> but, has the Steiner name inside and on the backside. This violin has a
> marvelous tone.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike

Mike ~ I just picked up a violin with Steiner stamped on the back of the instrument near the neck heel. Is yours marked the same way? thanks Steve

[billf...@gmail.com]

Crazy stuff: I recently found a Steiner violin in a dumpster in Chicago, with the same characteristics you described. It has the unusual raised back and raised soundboard, and "Steiner" stamped on the back at the base of the neck. No label inside. Did you ever find out more information on yours?

[fred...@gmail.com]

On Friday, September 8, 2017 at 11:47:41 AM UTC-5, billf...@gmail.com wrote:
> Crazy stuff: I recently found a Steiner violin in a dumpster in Chicago, with the same characteristics you described. It has the unusual raised back and raised soundboard, and "Steiner" stamped on the back at the base of the neck. No label inside. Did you ever find out more information on yours?

hi my name is pete i just got a steiner it also has F.ALBANI 1853 for marking and has a round little picture of a man and woman and some real tiny words i can hardly read,right under where it says steiner,can anybody ball park what it wroth

[darabah...@gmail.com]

violin Steiner 1713

[buyupap...@gmail.com]

On Friday, May 29, 1998 at 1:00:00 AM UTC-6, Mike K Pitts wrote:
> Anyone have information about the maker of Steiner violins. I obtained
> one in the town of Osceola, Indiana recently and would appreciate any
> information. This fiddle appears to be very old and has no model or ID #
> but, has the Steiner name inside and on the backside. This violin has a
> marvelous tone.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike

I Have an instrument that is stamped Steiner in the same place as yours but I see no sign of a signature or stamp on the inside. Mine also has the same high arching you speak of and it has a warm tone that I quite like and that other players have had favorable comments about. Mine is in excellent condition and I see or hear nothing that makes it appear to be just another cheap copy. Steve

[Brian Simpson]