This vintage pair of salt and pepper mills or grinders is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or losses. They both function as intended . As indicated by the hallmarks, the set was made by David Shaw Silverware Ltd., a London silversmith in operation from 1978 to 1992. The hallmarks appear on the bottom bands and the tops, as shown. The hallmarks include "D S S" in a shield (maker's mark), the rampant lion (Sterling purity mark), leopard head (London assay), and date st...amp "E" (1979). These items are 4 1/4" tall and 1 3/4" across the base. These grinders come to you in the original blue fitted box which measures 5 1/4" by 5 1/4" by 2 1/4". The box hinges and latch are secure and function properly. Please review all of the photographs for additional condition reporting.Thank you for looking. Cardboard Box #11