3. Shears and pincers for tying on the corks. (_Fig. 6._)

4. Machine for twisting the iron-wire after it has been divided and cut

to a proper length. (_Fig. 2._)

5. Two instruments forming a lever, and used for compressing, and as it

were biting the corks. (_Fig. 3._)

6. A bottle-boot or block, standing on three legs, and provided with a

strong bat for corking. (_Fig. 5._)

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