{"product_id":"messing-pfeffermuhle-im-turkischen-stil-11-cm-graviertes-schriftband-voll-funktionsfahig","title":"Turkish Style Brass Pepper Grinder - 11 cm, engraved band, fully functional","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe grinder unscrews into two parts, and an iron grinding disc is visible in the cylinder.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is precisely what distinguishes a used device from a replica: the grinding mechanism is complete, it works, and there is still fine dark pepper dust from the past in the lower container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top sits a round cover plate with a crimped edge. On it, the crank with a turned knob, held by a hexagonal nut, next to it a small mushroom-shaped button as a stop. Swiveling the plate to the side reveals a kidney-shaped filling opening; below it is the threaded spindle of the grinding mechanism. In this design, the nut under the crank determines the grinding degree – tightened, it grinds finer; loosened, it grinds coarser. The bulging base catches the ground material and is unscrewed for emptying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Inscription Band\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the base runs a wide, deeply engraved band with calligraphic-looking characters in Arabic style. Whether it is a legible text or purely decorative script cannot be determined from the object – both are common in brass devices of this type. We therefore do not claim any translation. The cylinder above it bears several finely turned linear bands; the underside shows the concentric grooves of the lathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLargest diameter at base: 6.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid brass, steel grinding mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: heavy for its size, feels substantial in hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully functional, all parts present and movable, the crank turns smoothly. No dents. Fine scratches in the brass, warm patina, and small dark spots, as they appear on old brass; a small corroded spot on the crank knob. Old spice residues in the collection container – we deliberately did not wash them out but show them in the photos. Nothing polished, nothing reworked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore First Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnscrew both parts, dry brush the container and grinding mechanism, tap out any old spice residues. Then grind a small amount of pepper through and discard it – after that, the next batch will taste clean. Brass itself tolerates warm water and a soft cloth; the grinding mechanism should remain dry, otherwise it will rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found the grinder at the annual flea market in Heidenreichstein in the Waldviertel region. It was not built here: the shape, engraving, and mechanics correspond to grinders manufactured in Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean for pepper, spices, and coffee. How it came to Lower Austria, we do not know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping from Austria, carefully packaged. Price is for 1 piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeidenreichstein, the annual flea market, on a September morning. A grinder that came from afar to land on a folding table in the Waldviertel, and no one there could read the characters on its belly. In the container there is still dark pepper dust, dry and fine – the remnants of all the evenings it was truly used. What still works today is rarely what has been spared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eBrass that still grinds — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57453540639095,"sku":"20086","price":87.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Pfeffermuehle-Messing_1.jpg?v=1789313410","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/messing-pfeffermuhle-im-turkischen-stil-11-cm-graviertes-schriftband-voll-funktionsfahig","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}