Biography
Moser was born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland and trained initially as a coppersmith in Geneva. He later learnt additional skills as a chaser, goldsmith and engraver.
He moved to London during the 1720s and married Mary Guynier. Surviving metal works by him include elaborate gold snuff-boxes and watch-cases (including movements by noted watchmakers George Philip Strigel and John Ellicott, among others), and silver candlesticks in the Rococo style.
Moser was the Royal Academy's first Keeper and as a teacher at the Academy taught many notable artists including William Blake. Another student was his nephew Joseph Moser. He also taught at the St Martin's Lane Academy and was drawing master to the British royal family.
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