Alexander Brass Salt and Pepper Mill Gift Set in Wooden Box

The Alexander Brass Salt and Pepper Mill Gift Set comes beautifully presented and ready to give in a fitted wooden presentation box. Solid brass and handmade in Thessaloniki, Greece, this set makes an heirloom-quality gift for weddings, housewarmings, anniversaries, or any home chef.

The set pairs a taller pepper mill with a slightly shorter salt mill for quick visual differentiation at the table. Both mills feature plain polished, unlacquered solid brass bodies that slowly deepen into a matching natural patina over time—ensuring the set looks even better with every year of use.

What's Included:

• 1× Solid Brass Pepper Mill (9" / 23 cm): Features Alexander's all-metal 38 mm 3DCut tool steel mechanism with an under-grinder adjustment screw that cracks, cuts, and grinds whole peppercorns instead of crushing them.
• 1× Solid Brass Salt Mill (8" / 20.5 cm): Features a 38 mm food-safe plastic 3DCut mechanism running on an 8 mm stainless steel shaft, engineered specifically to resist salt corrosion.
• 1× Wooden Presentation Gift Box: Safely holds both mills for gifting or storage.

Why Choose This Gift Set:

• Gift-Ready Presentation: Arrives in a wooden box, making it an impressive, turn-key present for special occasions.
• Material-Specific Mechanisms: Uses tool steel for pepper grinding and corrosion-proof plastic/stainless steel for salt to deliver optimal performance and longevity.
• Natural Aging: Unlacquered brass acquires a rich vintage patina as it is handled and used over the years.

Dimensions & Weight:

• Pepper Mill Height: 9" (230 mm)
• Salt Mill Height: 8" (205 mm)
• Body Diameter: 1.6" (40 mm) each
• Combined Weight: Approx. 960 g (2.1 lb) for both mills

Materials & Specifications:

• Body Construction: Solid brass (1 mm wall thickness), plain polished, unlacquered finish (salt mill includes protective inner plastic lining)
• Pepper Mechanism: 38 mm (1.5") 3DCut tool steel on a 10 mm metal shaft
• Salt Mechanism: 38 mm (1.5") 3DCut food-safe plastic on an 8 mm stainless steel shaft
• Pepper Grind Adjustment: Screw-operated mechanism at the base
• Packaging: Fitted wooden gift box
• Model Code: Alexander (13108)
• EAN-13 Barcode: 5213011380022
• Origin: Handmade in Thessaloniki, Greece

Usage Guidelines:

• Pepper Mill: Use with whole peppercorns and dry spices only. Do not use for salt, as salt will corrode the tool steel mechanism. Adjust the grind size by turning the screw underneath the mechanism.
• Salt Mill: Use with dry sea salt or rock salt. Do not use wet salt, grey salt, or salt flakes, as they will clog the grinder.

Care & Maintenance:

• Never Wash in Water: Do not submerge either brass body in water or place in the dishwasher.
• Cleaning:Pepper Mill: Brush out interior spice residue and wipe dry with a clean cloth when refilling.Salt Mill: Wipe stray salt off the outer body promptly. Brush away salt crystals between the lid and body during refills to prevent unwanted oxidation. Only the removable plastic grinder parts may be rinsed in water, and they must be completely dry before reassembly.
• Brass Care: Leave the brass to darken naturally into a rich patina, or restore its original shine anytime using standard brass cleaner with a soft cloth.

Q: What comes inside this gift set?

A: The set includes one 9" solid brass pepper mill, one 8" solid brass salt mill, and a wooden presentation gift box (Model code 13108).

Q: Why do the salt and pepper mills have different internal mechanisms?

A: Peppercorns require hard tool-steel teeth to crack and cut properly. Salt causes tool steel to rust and corrode, so the salt mill uses a non-corrosive food-safe plastic grinder on a stainless steel shaft.

Q: How can I tell the salt and pepper mills apart on the table?

A: The pepper mill stands taller at 9" (23 cm), while the salt mill stands at 8" (20.5 cm) for easy identification at a glance.

Q: Will the brass change color over time?

A: Yes. Because the brass is unlacquered, both mills will naturally oxidize and develop a dark brown patina with age and use. You can allow them to age naturally or polish them back to a shine with brass cleaner.

Q: Can I put salt in the pepper mill?

A: No. Salt will corrode the tool-steel mechanism in the pepper mill. Always use the 8" salt mill for salt.