My favorite kitchen design store in London — David Mellor — calls these little bowls "pinch pots." Perfectly proportioned and circular in section, they are the ideal size and shape for holding just the right amount of salt and pepper — ready for a pinch, should you be so inclined. Carved out of solid marble, these thick-walled, relatively heavy containers stay put when you reach into them, solidly supporting your seasonings.
David Mellor sells a great selection of fine kitchwares, and have been designing and manufacturing their own fine cutlery and silverware for decades.
