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PH Hendry

Across the street are two buildings, which are one of the most elaborate Neo-classical shophouses on Jalan TAR. The façade includes two large fluted pilasters with Corinthian capitals. An interesting feature is the additional gable on the roof behind the pediment. The segment with the pediment has a bay window on the first floor and a Venetian window above. It has fine plaster decorations, including a star and crescent motif, which signifies Muslim influence.

Occupying these premises is PH Hendry, which is an appointed Royal Jeweller to the states of Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and Kelantan. Initially, the craftsmen and stones came from Sri Lanka, but now the jewellery is designed in the workshop upstairs by local artisans.

The Hendry dynasty was founded by PH Dines Hamy, who first opened Ceylon Bakery on Jalan Melayu. His son PH Hendry started the jewellery business in a corner of the bakery in 1902. In the 1920s, PH Hendry moved his jewellery operations to Jalan TAR and relocated to this site some years later.

In 1954, the bakery operation moved here and is once again in the same premises as the jewellery shop. It operates at the rear of the building, and while catering mainly to family and friends, it also serves walk-in clients. Both retail enterprises have remained in the family for four generations.

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