This is a handsome electric grinder in a solid rubberwood case operated one handed by a touch of a button it dispenses exactly the right amount of freshly milled salt or pepper straight onto plate or saucepan and a mini light in the base shines down to show you how muchstylish real wood casingeasy one handed operationadjustable from fine to coarse by turning dialtransparent compartments show saltpepper levelsuses 3 x aaa batteries not includedmeasures 9 high x 2 diameter