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Country Residence of H.G. Moser, Esqr., Mechanicsburg

Offered by: Kelly Kinzle Antiques

Description
Signed: J W Looyer for Joseph Looyer (Loyer); dated 1874.

A finely detailed portrait of the holdings of Henry G .Moser (1814-1884), legislator, judge, owner of Liberty Forge, railway and bank executive. Upon his death, he was one of the wealthiest men in Cumberland County.

Little is known of the artist, Joseph Loyer except that he was born in Mechanicsburg, worked for a time as a carpenter and woodworker in Williamsport and died in the Evangelical Home in Kelly township near Lewisburg.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Watercolor on paper, original walnut frame
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Dated 1874
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art
Incollect Reference #:	369086

Dimensions

W.	33 in;	H.	25 in;
W.	83.82 cm;	H.	63.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Kelly Kinzle Antiques, located in the historic town square of New Oxford, PA, specializes in rare and exceptional objects, including tall case clocks, firearms, Pennsylvania decorative arts, and firefighting memorabilia. With a reputation for handling unique items, Kelly has worked with prestigious institutions like the Smithsonian and Colonial Williamsburg—contact him at 717.495.3395 or via email at info@kellykinzleantiques.com.