Likely an American coin silver sugar shovel or salt spoon, likely dating from the early-to-mid 19th century. Crafted from coin silver, which typically predates the widespread use of sterling silver in the United States. Features a distinctive shovel-shaped bowl and a monogrammed fiddle-pattern handle. Marked manufacturer with letter "D" flanked by two stars would have been used to identify the silversmith.  Composition: Coin silver is generally composed of \(90\%\) pure silver, Good condition Approximate dimensions Saucer 4.2" long x 0.9" wide Approximately 8.5 grams weight