'swing' gewürzmühle groß gusseisen & walnussholz siedhoff the curve of the handle

the curve of the handle continues in the lid knob

max bill entwarf die uhr 1962 für das damals übliche handaufzugs-werk

strong contrasts of color

None of this is meant to be spectacular

It is attached to the wall with four screws

'swing' gewürzmühle groß gusseisen & walnussholz siedhoff the curve of the handleHeavy cast iron grinds fine herbs: the upper and lower parts of the spice mill are equipped with a pyramid shaped relief. When turning the lid, herbs are already ground by the weight of the cast iron. Pepper and similar grains can be crushed with the mill, which requires some effort. The rounded shape makes the mill fit perfectly in the hand while grinding. The ground spice can be stored in the cast iron top part, and the wooden lid with silicone seal