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Theodorus Niemeyer 150 year (1819-1969) Commemorative Tobacco Scoop / Spoon.
This piece was given to my grandfather in 1969, as he was a prominent Cigar, Pipe and Tobacco dealer in New York City.
It’s such an interesting and unique piece! I love it!
I’m assuming it was a tobacco scoop, perhaps used in the tobacco jars in the stores, but I’m not sure. I’ve searched the web but haven’t found anything like it.
Anyone know anything more about this?
TobaccianaTobacco became popular in Europe in the 1600's, after traders brought back …