How to open Olde Thompson combination pepper mill and salt shaker?

1. Unscrew the top screw (usually silver). 2. place index and middle fingers around top part (the part that spins) and place your thumb over the screw now showing (it should be square) 3. Press down with your thumb, and pull up with your fingers. 4. Pulling straight up should solve the issue! 1. Unscrew the top screw (usually silver). 2. place index and middle fingers around top part (the part that spins) and place your thumb over the screw now showing (it should be square) 3. Press down with your thumb, and pull up with your fingers. 4. Pulling straight up should solve the issue!