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In the rococco form, these lovely sterling silver sugar nips all have cast shell grips and open loop handles. The average length is 4 1/2" each. The first appears to be by Henry Morris 1739-1750 and has the initials 'C T.' The second is by Richard Mills of London circa 1755 and has the initials I * D. The third is probably by Jeffrey Griffiths of London circa 1739 and has the initials "E A D" in script. The fourth nips appears to have the maker's mark G A and the initials "C C P" in script.