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Friday, November 21, 2008

Jens Hansen 40th Anniversary Collection Released

TV3 Nightline News
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Four decades ago Danish gold and silversmith Jens Hansen set up a Nelson workshop.

Now nine years after his death his sons are continuing the legacy.

"I'd like to think he'd be proud that we're keeping it going," says Halfdan Hansen. "We've got apprentices working for us now so we're keeping it alive for the future."

To celebrate the 40th anniversary a collection of designs - which have not been made or sold since Jens Hansen originally designed them - has been re-launched.


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Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Halfdan interviewed on SBS Australia Danish Radio

We were recently visited by the Danish language correspondent for Australian SBS Radio. Here is the link to the interview she recorded with us.


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HALFDAN HANSEN from New Zealand: 28.4.2007

In the town of Nelson on the south island of New Zealand, Vibeke Sybrandt found Halfdan Hansen, son of the goldsmith Jens Hansen, who made the famous ring for the film LORD OF THE RINGS



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