Make food preparation a luxurious, sensuously enjoyable experience with this weighty block of marble and brass, which allows you to smash, pummel and grind spices and herbs. It has an exaggerated rounded lip, to allow you a firm grip as you work. Established in 2002, Tom Dixon is a British product design brand. With a commitment to innovation and a mission to revive the British furniture industry, the brand is inspired by the nation's unique heritage and produces extraordinary objects for everyday use. Note:All stone has a degree of porosity, therefore strong colours such as beetroot, turmeric etc will stain. High acidity fruits such as lemon and lime should not be left on a stone surface for any length of time.