Hans Hansen (1884-1940) was a Danish silversmith and jewellery designer. He was born on May 20, 1884, in Kolding, Denmark and began his career as an apprentice to his father, a goldsmith, where he learned the skills and techniques of the trade. After completing his apprenticeship, he went on to study at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, where he honed his design sensibilities and gained a deeper understanding of artistry and craftsmanship.

He founded his own company in Kolding, Denmark in 1906. Initially, the company produced flatware, but when it became successful, they started producing jewellery. In 1931, Hans Hansen designed himself the first pieces of jewellery, and in 1932, his son Karl Gustav Hansen designed the first successful line of jewellery.

Throughout his career, Hans Hansen collaborated with several talented designers and craftsmen and as well as his son Karl Gustav Hansen they included more...

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Danish silver ear clips by Hans Hansen signed and marked 925s…

Hans Hansen Danish Silver Ear Clips, 925s, 19.5mm Diameter

Danish silver ear clips by Hans Hansen signed and marked 925s Denmark, diameter 19.5 mm,

Hans Hansen, sterling silver brooch, designed as an oval,…

Han Hansen Sterling Silver Oval Brooch

Hans Hansen, sterling silver brooch, designed as an oval, signed Han Hansen, Denmark 9255 116, pin fitting, total weight 20.8grams, length 5.5 cm

Hans Hansen vintage Danish sterling silver ring, stamped 'HaH,…

Vintage Danish Sterling Silver Ring by Hans Hansen

Hans Hansen vintage Danish sterling silver ring, stamped 'HaH, Denmark, 925.S',

Hans Hansen vintage Danish sterling silver bracelet, stamped…

Vintage Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Bracelet - Denmark 925.S

Hans Hansen vintage Danish sterling silver bracelet, stamped 'Hans Hansen, Denmark, 925.S', 17 cm long, 82 grams

Danish Modernist silver ring By Hans Hansen marked HaH 925S,…

Hans Hansen Danish Modernist Silver Ring

Danish Modernist silver ring By Hans Hansen marked HaH 925S, Denmark, ring size L, dimensions 22 x 13 x 26 mm, weight 11.3 grams

A Hans Hansen Danish silver collar, designed by bent Gabrielsen…

Bent Gabrielsen Designed Hans Hansen Silver Collar

A Hans Hansen Danish silver collar, designed by bent Gabrielsen design 1960's, width 11 mm, with hook clasp, length 40 cm, wt. 70.2g.

Vintage Georg Jensen bangle by Hans Hansen signed Hans Hansen…

Hans Hansen Vintage Bangle by Georg Jensen - Signed

Vintage Georg Jensen bangle by Hans Hansen signed Hans Hansen post 1945 925 s Denmark, width 6 x 17 mm, inside dia. 67 mm, weight 41 grams

Period Danish Modernist sterling silver cufflinks by Hans…

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Period Danish Modernist sterling silver cufflinks by Hans Hansen. Marked Denamrk 925s Ha H, shield length 26 mm. With Wing backs.

Hans Hansen for Georg Jensen, sterling silver 'Peaks' necklace,…

Hans Hansen Peaks Necklace for Georg Jensen

Hans Hansen for Georg Jensen, sterling silver 'Peaks' necklace, featuring sterling silver peak links, signed Hans Hansen, stamped '925S', 'Denmark', with Georg Jensen makers mark, 43 grams

Mid century Danish sterling silver bangle by Hans Hansen 925 s…

Hans Hansen Danish Sterling Silver Bangle 925s, 47g

Mid century Danish sterling silver bangle by Hans Hansen 925 s Denmark. Approx width 2-22 mm, inside width 65 mm, weight 47 grams. Manacle bangle is closed

Danish Art Deco sterling silver fruit bowl mark of Karl Gustav…

Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl

Danish Art Deco sterling silver fruit bowl mark of Karl Gustav Hansen, Hans Hansen, Denmark, 1934 of circular form with hammered finish and two ivory handles, hallmarked

A Hans Hansen brooch, Danish designer, sterling silver, oval…

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Oval Brooch

A Hans Hansen brooch, Danish designer, sterling silver, oval shape. Length 6 cm. Weight 20.8g.

A bangle by George Jensen, designed by Hans Hansen, with…

George Jensen Sterling Silver Leaf Bangle

A bangle by George Jensen, designed by Hans Hansen, with stylised leaf terminals in sterling silver, inner diameter 65 mm.

A Danish silver bangle, Hans Hansen, designed by Bent…

Bent Gabrielsen-designed Hans Hansen Silver Bangle

A Danish silver bangle, Hans Hansen, designed by Bent Gabrielsen. 925 silver. Weight 63.63 grams. Inside diameter 6 cm.

Hans Hansen Denmark modernist 'Lilypad' silver necklace 47 cm…

Danish Modernist Silver Necklace & Mexican Angel Wing Set

Hans Hansen Denmark modernist 'Lilypad' silver necklace 47 cm in length c1960's - 1970's 115.40 grams IIandiii. Mexican silver bracelet and earring set angel wing shaped links and earrings with black cylindrical gemstones 27 grams

A sterling silver bangle by Hans Hansen, Denmark, graduating…

Hans Hansen Graduated Silver Bangle

A sterling silver bangle by Hans Hansen, Denmark, graduating silver bangle with concaved rounded ends, hallmarked Hans Hansen, Denmark

Brent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen (Danish), silver chime pendant,…

Danish Silver Chime Pendant with Onyx

Brent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen (Danish), silver chime pendant, c. 1960, sterling silver, featuring seven hammered silver chimes, stamped '925 S Hans Hansen Denmark', together with a Scandinavian silver and onyx pendant (2), approx. Weight 46.7 grams

Sterling silver Danish ladle, marked Hans Hansen, Sterling…

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Danish Ladle

Sterling silver Danish ladle, marked Hans Hansen, Sterling Denmark, 925S, 76grams approx.19.5 cm long

Hans Hansen Danish modern bracelet

Danish Modern Hans Hansen Bracelet

Hans Hansen Danish modern bracelet

Danish silver modernist ring by by Hans Hansen marked by Hans…

Hans Hansen Modernist Silver Ring, Size O-P/7

Danish silver modernist ring by by Hans Hansen marked by Hans Hansen, size: approx O-P/7

Danish silver modernist ring by Hans Hansen Marked HaH, size:…

Hans Hansen Modernist Silver Ring, Size Q/8

Danish silver modernist ring by Hans Hansen Marked HaH, size: approx Q/8

Danish silver modernist ring by Hans Hansen Marked HaH, size:…

Hans Hansen Modernist Silver Ring, Size L-M/6

Danish silver modernist ring by Hans Hansen Marked HaH, size: approx L-M/6

A pendant by Georg Jensen, designed by Hans Hansen, the free…

Georg Jensen Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Pendant & Chain

A pendant by Georg Jensen, designed by Hans Hansen, the free form pendant to a belcher link chain, all in sterling silver, total length 680 mm

A brooch by Georg Jensen, designed by Hans Hansen, styled in…

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hans Hansen Brooch

A brooch by Georg Jensen, designed by Hans Hansen, styled in sterling silver

13pcs Danish silver serving table flatware, early 20th century,…

Danish Silver Serving Flatware Set, Early 20th Century

13pcs Danish silver serving table flatware, early 20th century, comprising of cake server, herring/pickle forks, bottle opener, commemorative coin spoon, grape scissors, cheese knife, Hans Hansen cake knife cake knife length 27 cm. Total weight 573grams

A pair of cufflinks by Hans Hansen, the rectangular silver…

Hans Hansen Rectangular Silver Cufflinks

A pair of cufflinks by Hans Hansen, the rectangular silver ingots, to fixed t-bar fittings, in sterling silver

Hans Hansen 'Charlotte' Danish silver cutlery suite 12 knives,…

'Hans Hansen Charlotte' Danish Silver Cutlery Suite

Hans Hansen 'Charlotte' Danish silver cutlery suite 12 knives, forks ans spoons in original boxes plus 12 tea spoons, 3 serving spoons, ladle, carving knife and fork and pickle fork. Marked Hansen sterling Denmark 925. C. 1960's

A brooch by Hans Hansen, of modern design, the open elliptical…

Modern Sterling Silver Elliptical Brooch by Hans Hansen

A brooch by Hans Hansen, of modern design, the open elliptical shaped brooch in sterling silver.

A necklace by Hans Hansen, the pendulum style drop suspended on…

Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Pendulum Necklace

A necklace by Hans Hansen, the pendulum style drop suspended on a rigid collar, in sterling silver.

A bangle by Georg Jensen designed by Hans Hansen, the abstract…

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bangle with Buckle Design

A bangle by Georg Jensen designed by Hans Hansen, the abstract design with stylised buckle feature, in sterling silver