William Bounds Rook Mill and Shaker Set
William Bounds, Ltd. has spent more than 40 years making mills and shakers for pepper and salt from the simple and casual, to the highly decorated. The diminutive stainless steel Rook pepper mill and salt shaker set falls somewhere in the middle. Named after the rook chess piece, they stand 4 inches tall and sport a soft, brushed-steel finish that produces a modern bistro look. Stainless steel construction and their portable size make them ideal for picnics or camping.The pepper mill crushes peppercorns using a steel-and-ceramic mechanism patented by William Bounds. Crushing rather than grinding ensures better flavor and more consistent size. The grind is adjusted turning the small top knob marked with the letter "P"--clockwise for coarse and counterclockwise for a finer grind. The salt shaker has a small white toggle that opens and closes the shaker holes. As long as the holes are closed when not in use, moisture cannot get in and cause salt to clump.The Rook salt shaker and pepper mill stand 4 inches tall and 1-3/4 inches across at their widest point. They come with an order form for sea salt and peppercorns. William Bounds offers a lifetime warranty for its products.--Garland Withers