Pair salt spoonshelp w/maker? D, a bird?, and a head?

[shelina]

Another set of spoons, I can't id the maker. Thanks for any help!



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[doc]

This mark is what is known as a faux hallmark. The exact maker is virtually impossible to determine, but this form of mark was used by makers in upstate New York (Albany, Schenectady area) in about 1850.
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[shelina]

Hi, thanks! Your answer makes complete sense, as I'm in upstate NY, about 20 miles South of Albany!
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