Alexander Brass Salt and Pepper Mill Set, 9" and 8"

The Alexander Brass Salt and Pepper Mill Set pairs the 9" (23 cm) brass pepper mill with the 8" (20.5 cm) brass salt mill into a classic, matching set. Solid brass and handmade in Thessaloniki, Greece, both mills share the exact same 40 mm body diameter for a unified look on your table or countertop.

Designed for effortless identification while cooking or dining, the pepper mill stands slightly taller than the salt mill. Each mill features a specialized 38 mm 3DCut grinding mechanism engineered specifically for its spice—tool steel for peppercorns and non-corrosive food-safe plastic for salt.

What's Included:

• 1× Brass Pepper Mill (9" / 23 cm): Features an all-metal 38 mm tool steel mechanism with a bottom adjustment screw to crack, cut, and grind peppercorns from fine to coarse.
• 1× Brass Salt Mill (8" / 20.5 cm): Features a 38 mm food-safe plastic mechanism on a stainless steel shaft, purpose-built to resist salt corrosion.

Why Choose This Set:

• Cohesive Design: Shared 40 mm body diameter and matching unlacquered brass construction create a perfectly balanced aesthetic.
• Intuitive Table Identification: The height difference (9" pepper vs. 8" salt) makes distinguishing between salt and pepper effortless.
• Material-Specific Mechanisms: Ensures maximum grinding performance for pepper without risking rust or corrosion from salt.
• Individual Gift Packaging: Each mill arrives individually packaged in its own box.

Dimensions & Weights:

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

Materials & Specifications:

• Body Construction: Solid brass, 1 mm wall, 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
• Compatibility:Pepper Mill: Whole peppercorns and dry spices onlySalt Mill: Dry sea salt or rock salt only
• SKU: ALX-BR-SET
• Model Codes: 40104 (Pepper) & 40108 (Salt)
• Packaging: 2 separate individual boxes
• Origin: Handmade in Thessaloniki, Greece

Usage Guidelines:

• Pepper Mill: Use only whole peppercorns and dry spices. Do not use for salt, as salt will corrode the steel mechanism. Adjust coarseness using the screw underneath the bottom mechanism.
• Salt Mill: Use only dry sea salt or rock salt. Do not use wet salt, grey salt, or salt flakes, as they will clog the mechanism.

Care & Maintenance:

• Water Warning: Never submerge the brass bodies in water or place either mill in the dishwasher.
• Cleaning:Pepper Mill: Brush out interior spice residue and wipe dry with a soft cloth when refilling.Salt Mill: Wipe salt off the outer body. Brush away trapped salt between the lid and body during refills to prevent accelerated oxidation. Only the removable plastic grinder components may be rinsed with water, and they must be completely dry before reassembly.
• Brass Care: Both unlacquered brass mills will naturally darken together into a rich patina over time. Leave them to age naturally, or use a standard brass cleaner to restore their polished finish.

Q: How do I tell the brass salt and pepper mills apart?

A: While both mills share the same 40 mm body diameter, the pepper mill stands taller at 9" (23 cm) while the salt mill stands at 8" (20.5 cm) for easy visual differentiation.

Q: Why do the two mills have different internal grinding mechanisms?

A: Pepper requires hard tool-steel teeth to crack and cut peppercorns effectively. Salt corrodes steel, so the salt mill uses a food-safe plastic grinder on a stainless steel shaft to prevent rust and corrosion.

Q: Will both brass mills change color over time?

A: Yes. Because both mills are crafted from unlacquered solid brass, they will naturally oxidize and develop a matching vintage patina side by side. You can polish both back to a high shine anytime with a brass cleaner.

Q: Can I swap the contents and put salt in the pepper mill?

A: No. Putting salt into the pepper mill will cause its tool-steel grinding mechanism to rust and corrode. Always use the 8" salt mill for salt.

Q: Does the set come in a single box?

A: No. The set contains two individually boxed mills (1× Pepper Mill Code 40104 and 1× Salt Mill Code 40108), making them easy to store or gift individually.