Set with pepper mill and raku fired salt cellar
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Put together your own set of the classic pepper mill from Alexander Mills and a unique raku-fired salt cellar from Dorte Visby.
The pepper mills from Alexander Mills are available in several variants.
- 20cm or 23cm
- Brass
- Copper
- Forged brass
The salt cellars come with the glaze colours
- Blue
- White
- Honey
and measures 7-8 cm in diameter.
Alexander Handcrafted Mills – Greek mills since 1977
Rune-Jakobsen Design has agency for the handmade spice mills from Alexander Handcrafted Mills.
The story behind the mills
Alexander Handcrafted Mills has been manufacturing spice and coffee grinders in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, since 1977. The company was founded by two mechanical engineers, H. Ioannou and G. Zarkadis, with a clear goal: high-quality, functional grinders, created for many years of daily use.
The grinders have been exported since 1981 and are today sold in more than 20 countries – but production still takes place in Thessaloniki, where craftsmanship, precise machining and personal quality control go hand in hand.
The traditional models are based on a portable coffee grinder that was developed for Greek soldiers in the field in the early 1900s – a simple and robust construction that has proven its durability for over a hundred years.
Materials and mechanics
All grinders are made of solid brass, copper or chrome-plated brass – the chrome-plated models with either a polished or matte surface.
The grinder is significantly larger than the mechanism in regular spice mills and works in three stages – the so-called 3DCut technology: First, each peppercorn is cracked, then it is cut into smaller pieces, and finally it is ground to the desired fineness, adjustable from fine to coarse. The grinder thus grinds the spices rather than simply mashing them – this releases more flavour and aroma, even with larger quantities.
Pepper, spices, coffee and salt
The pepper mills also handle dried spices such as cardamom, coriander seeds, cumin and cumin. Selected models are built for coffee, and the salt mills have a special 38 mm grinder made of stainless steel and glass-fiber reinforced polyamide that resists the corrosive properties of salt.
Used by both private food enthusiasts and professional kitchens, the grinders can be disassembled, cleaned and maintained – solid tools made by people with a thorough knowledge of materials and mechanics.
Why have we chosen Alexander Handcrafted Mills?
At Rune-Jakobsen Design, we select products that are created to be used for many years – not just for the next season.
Alexander Handcrafted Mills combine solid metals, proven mechanics and local production – precisely our philosophy of fewer, better products. They are mills with a real history and a clear purpose: to function well, patina beautifully and last for many years.
If you have any questions about the grinders, Kari is available at kari@rune-jakobsen.dk.
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All measurements in our webshop are given in centimeters (cm). If you use inches, here is a quick overview:
cm → inches: multiply by 0.39
inches → cm: multiply by 2.54
Examples:
| cm | inches |
|---|---|
| 20cm | 7.9″ |
| 40cm | 15.7″ |
| 60cm | 23.6″ |
| 80cm | 31.5″ |
| inches | cm |
|---|---|
| 10″ | 25.4cm |
| 20″ | 50.8cm |
| 30″ | 76.2cm |
If you need an exact conversion, a quick Google search — e.g. "20 cm in inches" — is the easiest solution.
Application:
Before use, it is recommended to grind a small amount through the grinding mechanism of the mill and then discard it.
In most of the mills, the handle is packaged inside the mill body and must be installed before the mill is put into use for the first time. Unscrew the bolt in the top of the mill and remove the top, take out the handle, put the top back on, put the handle on top of it and tighten the nut.
All mills listed as pepper mills are made for pepper, but can also grind dried spices. In general, it is not recommended to grind spices with a soft core in these mills.
Salt should only be ground in mills listed as salt mills.
The coffee mills are fitted with a removable container at the bottom for collecting the ground coffee.
To insert peppercorns, coffee beans or salt, unscrew the bolt at the top of the mill and remove the top. You can determine the coarseness you want to produce by adjusting the screw at the bottom of the mill. Salt mills cannot be adjusted.
However, the Chefs Mate model is refilled from the hatch on the side of the mill, and the coarseness is set on the screw at the top of the mill.
Care:
The outside of brass mills and copper mills will naturally oxidize and develop a patina over time and through use.
If you want to maintain a bright and new appearance, you can polish the outside of the mill with a soft cloth applied with regular metal polish.
Never wash or immerse the mill in water, as water will corrode the mechanism.
Personal Customer Service
Our customer service is not a call centre or an AI chatbot. It is Kari or Torben.
When you contact us, you receive a personal reply from someone who knows the products and can advise on dimensions, materials, magnet strength, delivery, care and custom orders. If we cannot answer immediately, we normally reply within a few hours on business days.
Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk
Kari: +45 42 43 23 76
Torben: +45 42 43 43 93
Real Products, Honest Images
For us, craftsmanship, materials and aesthetics take centre stage. Our product photos should give you an honest and inspiring impression of what you're getting – without unnecessary staging.
The vast majority of product photos in our webshop are therefore taken by us – whether it's a mill, a knife holder, a serving board or one of our textiles. The images of our wooden products always show real, handcrafted pieces, photographed before they are packed and shipped to their new owners.
To help you imagine how the products look in different homes and kitchens, we sometimes place these original photographs into AI-generated interiors or backgrounds. Only the background is artificial – the product itself is never altered or AI-generated. Every grain, edge, colour and detail you see belongs to the physical piece we made.
From time to time, we also receive photos from happy customers who kindly allow us to use them in the webshop. These images offer an honest and inspiring glimpse of how our products look in real homes and surroundings.
No artificial product renders. No misleading visual enhancements. Just real craftsmanship, photographed honestly.
Reference images when choosing a variant
We are constantly expanding our product gallery. As many of our products come in a wide range of sizes and variants, we don't yet have photos of them all. The image shown for your selection therefore primarily illustrates the chosen wood type – not necessarily the specific size or design variation.
Every piece of wood is unique
Wood is a living, natural material, and our passion is creating unique products with character. Grain patterns and colour tones will therefore naturally vary from piece to piece. Please consider our images as guiding inspiration and an indication of the quality we deliver.
In doubt? We're happy to help.
Questions about design, size, wood type or special requests? Don't hesitate to contact us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk so we can guide you to the right choice before you order.
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These terms apply to purchases from Rune-Jakobsen Design ApS. Contact us before ordering if you need clarification about a product, custom dimensions, delivery or returns.
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You may withdraw from your purchase within 30 days of receiving it. This applies to standard and custom-made products. Returned items must be unused, undamaged and securely packed. We refund the full purchase price after receiving and checking the return. Return shipping is paid by the customer unless the return concerns an accepted defect or incorrect delivery.
Complaints
Please contact us promptly if an item is damaged, defective or incorrect. Include your order number and photographs where relevant, so we can resolve the matter as efficiently as possible.
Contact
Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk. We normally reply within a few hours on business days.
Delivery and Shipping
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We ship from Denmark to customers worldwide. Available carriers, delivery methods and the final shipping price are shown at checkout and depend on destination, parcel size and weight.
Dispatch and production times
In-stock products are normally dispatched within 1–2 business days. Many Rune-Jakobsen Woodworks products are handmade to order; the current production time is shown on each product page.
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Orders within the EU are shipped without import duties. Orders to the USA are shipped DDP, so duties and tariffs are calculated and paid at checkout. For UK orders, UK VAT is added at checkout. For other non-EU destinations, local taxes or import fees may apply unless checkout specifies DDP delivery.
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Questions about delivery: info@rune-jakobsen.dk.
30-Day Right of Withdrawal
You may notify us that you wish to withdraw from your purchase within 30 days of receiving the order. The right of withdrawal applies to all products, including products made in custom dimensions.
Returning an item
Contact us before returning the order. Items must be unused, undamaged and packed securely for transport. You may choose the return carrier, and return shipping is paid by the customer unless the return concerns an accepted defect or incorrect delivery.
Refund
We refund the full purchase price after the returned item has been received and checked. The refund is made to the original payment method.
Complaints and damage
If a product is damaged, defective or incorrect, contact us as soon as possible and include your order number and photographs. We will assess the case and arrange the appropriate solution.
Email: info@rune-jakobsen.dk.
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United States
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