Three pairs of silver scissor-action sugar nips, each stamped 'HP', possibly for Harvey Price, London, early-mid 18th century, each with scrolling handles and shell-shaped bowls, each 12cm long, together with four further examples, to include a pair by Suzanne Cook, London 1853, 6.3ozt (7) Condition report: Knocks, scratches and general wear throughout. Rubbing to decoration in places. Some actions looser than others. Some tiny dents. Scroll detail snapped in one place to one HP pair. The same pair has solder repair to one handle and a small split to the other. Some loops and handles misshapen. Some marks rubbed. Some a little loose at joints. General wear throughout.