Description:
- Pepper mill, made of wood and hand painted.
- This is a beautiful grinder, probably from the beginning of the 20th century, and of Italian origin.
- The inner part and the small top handle are made of metal and brass, the rest is hand-painted wood.
- On the internal skeleton, in the lower part where the ground pepper falls, there is a small metal bar that says: made in Italy.
- Although the paint has peeled off in some areas, due to use and time, it remains in fairly good condition. The painting has very subtle colors, sky blue, white and gold.
- It works perfectly, the upper part opens to put the pepper balls in, which are then ground when you turn the grinder and come out on the other side, at the bottom.
- It has a simple and very elegant design.
Conservation and Damage:
- The grinder is in very good condition.
- Maintains a beautiful period patina.
- It has small bumps and scratches due to time. The paint has peeled off in some areas.
- The object shows the wear and tear of it's time.
Comments:
- Both measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collection piece and as a decorative element.
- The color tones in the photos are not the same as the real color tones.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions that have not been verified.
5460 - PEPPER GRINDER MADE OF WOOD. HAND PAINTED. ITALY....