An Edwardian Sterling Silver and Oak Milk Churn Pepper Grinder
Oak with three sterling silver bands.
Silver plated screw top finial.
Hallmarked : Birmingham 1912
Maker : John Grinsell & Sons.
Height : 10cm.
In 1871 John Grinsell set up a business with his sons Thomas, James, Lorenzo and Joseph and called it John Grinsell & Sons. They had a workshop in Birmingham and showrooms in London and Glasgow.
They specialised in the manufacture of silver mounted glass, stoneware, ceramic and wooden items.