William Bounds PepArt Red Gourd Pepper Mill

Product Review

The milling mechanism of the William Bounds pepper mill was patented in 1964. Rather than grinding the peppercorns, the mill crushes them in a unique design where metal is not grinding against metal. The result is a pepper mill that won't jam or wear out. In fact this company has not had to replace a single mill due to wear in its entire 36-year history! Here William Bounds teams up with Ann Arbor artist Robert Wilhelm. His designs are inspired by Native American totems and fetishes and make striking "PepArt" for your kitchen or table. Wonderfully unusual gift possibilities too!

Amazon.com Review

Spice up your table with functional art inspired by Native American totems and fetishes, designed by Ann Arbor, Michigan, artist Robert Wilhelm. Carved in a sensuous, 9-inch-tall shape called Gourd, the natural grain of this wooden pepper mill shows through a richly colorful stain on the body, topped by a painted ball. Added accents of indented painted dots and lines add interest to the whole. Both whimsical and practical, this pepper mill also makes a unique gift. The adjustable ceramic grinding mechanism is handcrafted and comes with a lifetime warranty. --Victoria Jenkins

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