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MAIN STAIRCASE
The main staircase incorporates the use of both local and
imported materials in its construction, handrail with balusters
of cast iron, from Glasgow, Scotland. A distinct feature of
European influence includes the hollowed out design of
fleur-de-lis on the decorative ironwork.
DINING
HALL
Richly decorated with European-styled teak furniture, Victorian
ceramic figures and glass epergnes, affluent Baba households
even have a separate western-styled dining room meant for
entertaining peers and European guests. The dinner service
includes porcelain, glass and silverware, all imported from
Europe.
FRONT HALL
In Straits Eclectic and Chinese homes, the front hall or parlor
is typically separated from
the rest of the house by an ornately carved wooden screen.
Directly facing the main door, this timber divider acts as a
spirit wall to prevent evil spirits from entering by
obstructing their straight paths. The filigree panels also allow
the womenfolk to take a peek at visitors where in more
traditional households male guests rarely venture beyond this
room.
We welcome back
artifacts from Kapitan Chung Keng Kwee Mansion. i.e.: Blackwood
mother-of -pearl furniture; peranakan jewelries (silver & gold);
porcelains at a good remuneration. Please email us at:
rmhbaba@gmail.com.
