This is a rare commemorative silver spoon crafted in 1969 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Theodorus Niemeyer, a historic Dutch tobacco company established in 1819. The spoon features an intricately detailed figure of a Roman soldier or guard on the handle, resting atop a classical column design. The bowl of the spoon is engraved with the words: “THEODORUS NIEMEYER – 150 – 1819–1969” This piece appears to be solid silver (not silver-plated), and includes hallmark stamps on the back — including a crowned “N” and three distinct marks consistent with Dutch silver hallmarks. The exact silver purity is likely .835, a common standard in the Netherlands.

1. Length Use a ruler or measuring tape and measure from the top of the figurine to the bottom of the spoon bowl (end to end). • Most souvenir spoons like this are 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) long. 2. Bowl Width & Length Measure the widest part and longest part of the spoon bowl. • Typically around 3–4 cm wide and 5–6 cm long. 3. Weight If you have a kitchen scale (grams) or a jeweler’s scale, place the spoon on it. • If it’s solid silver, it will likely weigh 30–60 grams. 4. Optional: Thickness