Do you know the purpose of this small antique wooden object?

💡  Do you know the purpose of this small antique wooden object? 

 

Outil ancien bouche bouteilles en bois

It is in fact an old tool that was used to put the corks to close the neck of a bottle: called" Corker" or " Cork machine".  

bouchonneuse en bois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generally made of wood, these instruments were used manually to insert the cork into the neck of a bottle of wine or other spirits. Today, these small objects are collected; there are many old models, made of wood, brass or metal, manufactured in an artisanal way.  

 

bouteilles de vin

Do you have any vintage accessories around the theme: wine, liquor, etc... to share with us?

Cheers!

 

Laetitia from CollecOnline

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