woodpecker pepper mill

English translation: Woodpecker pepper mill (brand)

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English term or phrase:woodpecker pepper mill
Selected answer:Woodpecker pepper mill (brand)
Entered by: MelissiM

19:40 Oct 2, 2009
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Art/Literary - Furniture / Household Appliances
English term or phrase: woodpecker pepper mill
Hello! Sorry, I've asked in English>Italian but we are still doubtful. In Italian this is a "macinapepe", but the problem is "woodpecker"... From what I read in Internet it seems to be a brand (Example: http://www.voyagerlab.com/Catalogo/vmchk/HOME-LIVING/2149-Er...
... but if it is, why is it not "Woodpecker", with the capital? Or that's only the shape, "picchio", like the bird? If you read Italian, please look here for more details: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/english_to_italian/furniture_house...
Thank you all, and sorry for mistakes.
Cristina
MelissiM
Italy
Woodpecker pepper mill
Explanation:
I think it should be a capital for the brand name. This reference includes a good picture of a Woodpecker pepper mill.
Vintage Woodpecker Woodware Ceramic Peppermill White - Highland ...
jseramur Store Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Vintage Woodpecker Woodware Ceramic Peppermill White ...
www.bonanzle.com/.../Vintage_Woodpecker_Woodware_Ceramic_Pe...

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Note added at 15 mins (2009-10-02 19:56:28 GMT)
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Sorry, that link doesn't work, but here's the picture.
http://www.jdoughty.my.proz.com/Woodpecker pepper mill.jpg

(if this one works)
Selected response from:

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:23
Grading comment
Thank you again!!! Cristina
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
3 +6Woodpecker pepper mill
Jack Doughty
Summary of reference entries provided
Woodpecker Woodware ...
Patricia Rosas

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Woodpecker pepper mill


Explanation:
I think it should be a capital for the brand name. This reference includes a good picture of a Woodpecker pepper mill.
Vintage Woodpecker Woodware Ceramic Peppermill White - Highland ...
jseramur Store Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Vintage Woodpecker Woodware Ceramic Peppermill White ...
www.bonanzle.com/.../Vintage_Woodpecker_Woodware_Ceramic_Pe...

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Note added at 15 mins (2009-10-02 19:56:28 GMT)
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Sorry, that link doesn't work, but here's the picture.
http://www.jdoughty.my.proz.com/Woodpecker pepper mill.jpg

(if this one works)

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:23
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you again!!! Cristina

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Maria Fokin: popular from the late 1950's to the 1970's, made in Japan
25 mins
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agree  Mark Nathan
1 hr
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agree  Gary D
7 hrs
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agree  Vincentius Mariatmo: Agree with you Jack :D
8 hrs
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agree  Tony M: Yes, and definitely 'pepper mill' for UK English
18 hrs
  -> Thank you. Yes, and it's pepper mill in US English too, isn't it?

agree  Rolf Keiser
19 hrs
  -> Тhank you.
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Reference comments


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Reference: Woodpecker Woodware ...

Reference information:
http://www.epier.com/biddingform.asp?1225378
Handsome Vintage Wooden Salt Shaker with a tiny sliding door on top & a pepper grinder.
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Bottom is marked, "WOODPECKER WOODWARE JAPAN PAT PEN 2015".

Very nicely made & Much nicer in person & in very Excellent Condition. Unique addition to your collection or a Charming Gift!

Patricia Rosas
United States
Native speaker of: English
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