The Moser Collection 1912

Andrew · 21st January 2005, 02:44 AM

Thank you for sharing this with us, Jens. Once again, you tempt me with Indian delicacies!

I can only assume such richly dressed weapons were reserved for the nobility. Are similar items still seen on the market?

Best,
Andrew

Battara · 21st January 2005, 03:27 AM

Andrew, I can answer that question with a yes but...at such quality, up to $10,000+

Jens Nordlunde · 21st January 2005, 09:14 AM

Like Battarra says, pieces like this can still be bought, but they are far apart, and the price is very high.
Here is another one.

RSWORD · 21st January 2005, 03:48 PM

I believe the 2nd picture grouping are Bhukaran examples. Lovely and quite rare. The piece in the middle with the large Rhino horn handle is especially lovely.

Jens Nordlunde · 21st January 2005, 04:22 PM

The collection covers a very big area, but most of the illustrations are in b/w. MOser had also a fair amount of krises.

Michel · 22nd January 2005, 11:07 AM

Hi Jens,
Are the color photos you are showing in the catalogue of Moser ?
Did they make that good color photos in 1912 ?
I have almost the same photos, but not as good, in the book :By Shah Emir und Khan by Roger Balsiger und Ernst Klay. 1992 Meier Verlage. (unfortunately in German)
There are extraordinary photos in this book but the colors are not as good as yours.
The wife of Henry Moser, Marguerite Schoch is part of my family ( as his sister Henriette Schoch, as he married the daughter of his half sister) , that however did not help me find a copy of Moser's catalogue or his book :" A travers l'Asie Centrale", at a decent price .(it was quoted at 710.- $ in 2000 in London ! far beyond my possibilities )
I recall only two kris in my book, may be you have many more in the catalogue ?
Thank you for these excellent photos
Regards
Michel

tom hyle · 22nd January 2005, 01:32 PM

I'm fairly sure those are black and white photos that have been "tinted".

Jens Nordlunde · 22nd January 2005, 01:53 PM

Hi Michel,

The Moser catalogue from 1912 was printed in Leipzig in a very limited number. 125 German copies, 100 French copies and 75 English copies. The size is big 42 * 53 cm. It consists of loose pages, a few printed in colour and the most in b/w. There is a foreword by Henri Moser and a short text to the plates. You are right, the pictures, especially the colour pictures are indeed very good.
Yes, some of the illustrations are shown in By Shah Emir und Khan by Roger Balsiger und Ernst Klay, you will no doubt recognise this one, shown on page 134. It is true that the book never was translated into English, I don’t think they would be able to sell enough books, and besides, then the French speaking would say why is it not in FrenchJ.
The Moser catalogue from 1955 is very difficult to find, and will if you succeed be very expensive.
Did you know that Henri Moser gave two blades – I think – to scientists so that they could analyse the steel?

21st January 2005, 09:14 AM	#3
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Like Battarra says, pieces like this can still be bought, but they are far apart, and the price is very high. Here is another one. Attached Images

21st January 2005, 04:22 PM	#5
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	The collection covers a very big area, but most of the illustrations are in b/w. MOser had also a fair amount of krises. Attached Images

22nd January 2005, 01:53 PM	#8
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hi Michel, The Moser catalogue from 1912 was printed in Leipzig in a very limited number. 125 German copies, 100 French copies and 75 English copies. The size is big 42 * 53 cm. It consists of loose pages, a few printed in colour and the most in b/w. There is a foreword by Henri Moser and a short text to the plates. You are right, the pictures, especially the colour pictures are indeed very good. Yes, some of the illustrations are shown in By Shah Emir und Khan by Roger Balsiger und Ernst Klay, you will no doubt recognise this one, shown on page 134. It is true that the book never was translated into English, I don’t think they would be able to sell enough books, and besides, then the French speaking would say why is it not in FrenchJ. The Moser catalogue from 1955 is very difficult to find, and will if you succeed be very expensive. Did you know that Henri Moser gave two blades – I think – to scientists so that they could analyse the steel? Attached Images

21st January 2005, 02:44 AM	#1
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Thank you for sharing this with us, Jens. Once again, you tempt me with Indian delicacies! I can only assume such richly dressed weapons were reserved for the nobility. Are similar items still seen on the market? Best, Andrew

21st January 2005, 03:27 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,210	Andrew, I can answer that question with a yes but...at such quality, up to $10,000+

21st January 2005, 03:48 PM	#4
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	I believe the 2nd picture grouping are Bhukaran examples. Lovely and quite rare. The piece in the middle with the large Rhino horn handle is especially lovely.

22nd January 2005, 11:07 AM	#6
Michel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 139	Hi Jens, Are the color photos you are showing in the catalogue of Moser ? Did they make that good color photos in 1912 ? I have almost the same photos, but not as good, in the book :By Shah Emir und Khan by Roger Balsiger und Ernst Klay. 1992 Meier Verlage. (unfortunately in German) There are extraordinary photos in this book but the colors are not as good as yours. The wife of Henry Moser, Marguerite Schoch is part of my family ( as his sister Henriette Schoch, as he married the daughter of his half sister) , that however did not help me find a copy of Moser's catalogue or his book :" A travers l'Asie Centrale", at a decent price .(it was quoted at 710.- $ in 2000 in London ! far beyond my possibilities ) I recall only two kris in my book, may be you have many more in the catalogue ? Thank you for these excellent photos Regards Michel

22nd January 2005, 01:32 PM	#7
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	I'm fairly sure those are black and white photos that have been "tinted".