In front of the building a flag is flying, probably showing an anchor on red background. Identifying the flag could help to identify the company and building. This unfortunately is not one of the flags we usually see in Hong Kong in theses years. Compare the table below:
House Flags (second half of the 19th century), by Klaus
Watercolour by Edward Ashworth, circa 1844. The watercolour is mentioned here in a catalogue and shows the rear view of the property, near Central Market which is not in view on the left.
This property can be seen on the 1845 map on Gwulo. Here it is labelled as Chinam's Hong. The hotel which is mentioned in the catalogue referenced above can also be seen on the map.
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Unknown building
In front of the building a flag is flying, probably showing an anchor on red background. Identifying the flag could help to identify the company and building. This unfortunately is not one of the flags we usually see in Hong Kong in theses years. Compare the table below:
Residence/Hong of a Chinese Merchant, Chun Chinam
Watercolour by Edward Ashworth, circa 1844. The watercolour is mentioned here in a catalogue and shows the rear view of the property, near Central Market which is not in view on the left.
Chinam's Hong
This property can be seen on the 1845 map on Gwulo. Here it is labelled as Chinam's Hong. The hotel which is mentioned in the catalogue referenced above can also be seen on the map.