Salt and Pepper Mills

Pepper-Passion exclusive Signature Salt and Pepper Mill Designs 

 

Aphrodite:  Doesn't this name seem like a natural?  This was my first design and it is still our most popular.  This classic design combines simple coves and compound curves that seamlessly flow together into a timeless and elegant form.  Friends used words like sensuous, feminine, curvaceous and even voluptuous before in a moment of inspiration I remembered the figure from mythology who epitomized those terms.

This was my first signature design and remains our most popular.

 

 

 

     

Baluster:  A Baluster is an upright post supporting a handrail, and that was what I thought this shape resembled.  The inspiration came while giving a woodworking lesson after I had made a huge gouge on my way to making an Aphrodite.  The salvaging of a valuable blank of wood led to a second signature design inspiration that has proven to be distinctive and popular.

The deep sculpted lines yield a design that is striking and unique and is ideally suited for showing off bold grain patterns.

 

   

 

 

Luxor:   I have been lucky enough to visit Egypt more than 15 times and continue to be awed and inspired by what I have seen there.  This is my tribute to the impressive monuments of ancient Egypt.  The sweeping lines are reminiscent of the lotus flower, a recurring theme in Egyptian art and architecture.

A classic form with excellent ergonomics.

 

 

   

 

        

Simplicity:  The name says it all, from the "less is more" school of design.  Clean uncluttered flowing curves suggest simple, understated, and timeless elegance coupled with superior ergonomics.  

A graceful shape that you will never tire of.

 

 

 

  

  

Traditional:  This is my interpretation of a "traditional" design, but simplified and sculpted more gently.  Who ever said a pepper mill was required to look like the "Michelin Man"?  (Not recommended for burl and/or spalted woods.)

 

 

 

 

 

     

Moderna:  This design has been an instant hit since first being introduced, and is now probably our second most popular design.  This is a flowing shape that combines the sweeping simple lines of a hyperbola into a fresh look, while retaining superior ergonomics for everyday use.

A design that is both classic and boldly contemporary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amphora:  My latest design has rapidly become a customer favorite.  This shape has smooth flowing lines devoid of sharp edges and epitomizes classical themes and elegant grace.

I thought the upper portion resembled those ubiquitous artifacts found in ancient Mediterranean shipwrecks, hence the name Amphora.  

Another shape harking back to classic times.

 

 

Not many manufacturers invest the time, resources, or energy to make salt and Pepper Mills like we do.  Our Mills are distinctive in several respects.  First, we use only the finest grinding mechanisms available, constructed with tempered Stainless Steel made to last a lifetime (the Salt Mills use polycarbonate Lexan).  The mechanism is adjustable from very-coarse to very-fine with a quick twist of the top adjustment knob.  With our Mills you will not be asking, "Where's the pepper?"

Additionally, we use only the finest figured, exotic and rare woods including such magnificent tropical hardwoods as Cocobolo and Macassar Ebony.  We do not laminate our woods and each Mill comes from a single solid blank (generally 3 x 3 x 12" in size).  For finishing these dense and oily woods we use a 15-step sanding process ending with micro-finish paper of 12,000 grit, and then polish in a thin topcoat finish .  The resulting finish is velvety smooth with lustre and depth that must be seen to be believed.

Lastly, our Peppermills are unique in shape and form.  Our signature designs are inspired by natural shapes and are characterized by proportion, symmetry and smooth lines that gracefully flow together.  The resulting shapes are classic and timeless with subdued elegance.  Along with their inherent beauty, our Pepper Mills fit comfortably in the hand and are easy to operate.  Each mill is handmade so no two will be identical either in shape or in wood grain.  Form and function are elegantly combined in a utensil that makes an excellent gift and may become a valued heirloom.

Our Salt and Pepper Grinders are all 10” in height and come packaged in a presentation gift box.  All carry a limited lifetime warranty.  Each Peppermill will hold about 2 oz. of peppercorns.