Jardine, Matheson & Co., later Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., forerunner of today's Jardines, was a Far Eastern company founded in 1832 by Scotsmen William Jardine and James Matheson as senior partner
William Jardine and James Matheson
The East Point offices and godowns of Jardine's, newly built in 1844.
1846 view of Jardine's original building from Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
Bronze plaque on the Jardine Gate, Sheung Shui, Hong Kong.
Dent & Co.
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Dent & Co. or Dent's was one of the wealthiest British merchant firms, or hongs, active in China during the 19th century. A direct rival to Jardine, Matheson & Co, together with Russell & Co., these t
Dent building, c. 1858
Dent Building in Central waterfront, c. 1869
Dent Building (left) and the first generation Jardine House (right), with Pedder Street Clock Tower in the background. 1886 photograph by Lai Afong.