Steinway coaster

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This is a drink coaster with the original Steinway logo. This standard size coaster measures 100 by 100 by 5 mm, designed to fit perfectly in my coasterholder found on thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3130397. I discovered this coaster on page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steinway_%26_Sons. Steinway & Sons, also known as Steinway, is an American piano company founded in 1853 by German piano builder Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg, later known as Henry E. Steinway. The company's growth led to the opening of a factory in New York City and later one in Hamburg, Germany. Along with C. Bechstein, Bösendorfer, and Blüthner, Steinway is frequently referred to as one of the "Big Four" piano manufacturers. Steinway has been described as a prominent piano company known for making high-quality pianos and for inventions within the area of piano development. The company has been granted 139 patents in piano making; the first was awarded in 1857. Steinway's share of the high-end grand piano market consistently exceeds 80 percent. Some critics argue that Steinway's dominant position has blocked innovation, leading to a homogenization of sound favored by pianists. Steinway pianos have received numerous awards. One of the first is a gold medal in 1855 at the American Institute Fair at the New York Crystal Palace. From 1855 to 1862, Steinway pianos received 35 gold medals. More awards and recognitions followed, including three medals at the International Exposition of 1867 in Paris. The European part of the company holds a royal warrant of appointment to Queen Elizabeth II. Steinway & Sons was named Company of the Year in 1996 by The Music Trades magazine. In addition to the flagship Steinway piano line, Steinway markets two other brands: Boston and Essex. These lower-priced pianos are designed by Steinway engineers and produced in Asia under Steinway supervision. Best, Raimon of IdeaLab