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Capsule stamping tool
This tool places a capsule - i.e. a metal cap with pegs at the bottom (1) -
over the spigot of a wine barrel, so that it is sealed and ready for
transport. The tool is knocked with a hammer and the capsule is driven into
the wine barrel. (1) The capsule can be marked with the mark (number) of
the seller or with motifs related to wine growing such as a bunch of
grapes. Yellow capsules are used for white wine, while red capsules are
used for red wine (BRUNET 1925: 262).