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

The Alexander Copper Salt and Pepper Mill Set brings together the 9" (23 cm) pepper mill and the 8" (20.5 cm) salt mill into a perfectly matched pair. Solid copper and handmade in Thessaloniki, Greece, both mills age together gracefully, developing a rich, shared patina over time.

Designed for quick visual identification at the dining table or stove, 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× Copper 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× Copper 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:

• Matched Ageing: Unlacquered solid copper bodies age side-by-side, creating a harmonious natural patina across both mills.
• Intuitive Table Identification: 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:

• Pepper Mill Height: 9" (230 mm)
• Salt Mill Height: 8" (205 mm)

Materials & Specifications:

• Body Construction: Solid copper, plain polished, unlacquered finish
• 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
• Model Codes: 40404 (Pepper) & 40408 (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 under 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 copper 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 unwanted oxidation. Only the removable plastic grinder components may be rinsed with water, and they must be completely dry before reassembly.
• Copper Polish: Both mills will naturally darken into a dark brown patina. Leave them to age naturally together, or restore their bright finish using a standard copper cleaner on a soft cloth.

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

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

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 copper mills change color at the same rate?

A: Yes. Because both mills are crafted from unlacquered solid copper, 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 copper 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 40404 and 1× Salt Mill Code 40408), making them easy to store or gift individually.