One of the most beautiful set of decorative tiles belongs to the tomb of Mr. Quek Teow Lim and Madam Lee Jut (Lee Jeet). From visual observations, the occupants have already being exhumed, but fortunately, the headstone and its decorative materials still remain intact. Quek Teow Lim passed away at the age of 53 on 2 July 1935 while Madam Lee Jut passed away on 1 January 1965.
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| Quek Teow Lim and Lee Jut |
Below are the beautiful decorative tiles that adorned the tomb of Mr. and Mrs. Quek Teow Lim. The most beautiful and a rare one in Bukit Brown is the one with an 8 tile panels forming a portrait of a lady. The tiles are come all the way from Belgium, from a company called Gilliot & Cie. The works of this company can be seen in the tiled façade of the Majestic Theatre in Chinatown, Singapore. The other side panels represent farm live, with pigs and sheep being featured.
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| Lady with rose (Belgium tile maker - Gilliot & Cie) |
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| Animal Farm - Pigs |
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| Animal Farm - Sheeps |
Location of tomb
This beautiful tomb is located closed to the road but covered by undergrowth. It is at Block 3 Division D, plot 254 and 274.
Further reading
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ReplyDeleteSuspect Mrs. Quek's name is Lee Jeet.
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