Bung Collection

Bung Starter Mallet, c. 1942/1942. Creator: Irving L. Biehn
Bung Starter Mallet, c. 1942/1942

Field Keg, c. 1939. Creator: Edward L Loper
Field Keg, c. 1939

Comic postcard, Man greets woman in the street - memory training Date: 20th century

New Friends, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
New Friends, 1888. Joseph Chamberlain, on the left, raises a toast to Mr Bung. With the franchise being ever extended, a politician must always be on the look-out for new friends

A device that allows the CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) to escape the wine barrel and not allow oxygen to enter while the wine is going through a second fermentation called malo-lactic fermentation

Sacks of cork piled in a corner. Kantina Miqesia or Medaur winery, Koplik. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Red wine stain around cork of French oak barrel at Sokol Blosser Winery near Dundee, Oregon, USA

The cork tied in a sting around the neck of the decanter. Domaine de la Garance. Pezenas region. Languedoc. Wine aerating in a carafe. France. Europe

2000 stamped on the cork on old dusty bottles. Domaine Cazeneuve in Lauret. Pic St Loup. Languedoc. Bottle cellar. France. Europe. Bottle. Bins with bottles

A detail of a barrel with the silicone bung hole stopper with some wine seeping out Chateau Potensac Cru Bourgeois Ordonnac Medoc Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

The barrel aging cellar at Chateau Caillou in Sauternes. Choteau Caillou, Barsac, Gironde, France

Happy Families / Miss Bung
Miss Bung the Brewers Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mr Bung
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Happy Families / Mstr Bung
" Happy Families" was devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Beer / Miss Bung
Miss Bung the Brewers Daughter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Mstr Tape, Tailors Son
Master Tape the Tailors Son, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

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"Bung: From Corks to Barrels, Exploring the World of Wine and More" Step into the enchanting world of bungs, where tradition meets innovation. Domaine Jean Louis Denois in Limoux, Languedoc showcases their sparkling Limoux wine with meticulously crafted corks that seal in the flavors and effervescence. Travel back in time to 1939 with Edward L. Loper's Field Keg, a vintage masterpiece that revolutionized storage methods. Its sturdy construction ensured that not a drop would be wasted. In this comic postcard from the 20th century, witness a charming encounter between a man and woman on the street – an amusing memory training exercise capturing everyday moments filled with laughter and joy. Joseph Swain's artwork "New Friends" transports us to 1888, reminding us of the power of friendship as we explore new horizons together. At Col Solare winery in Washington State's Red Mountain region, marvel at the glass bung adorning barrels holding precious wines. This ingenious device allows carbon dioxide to escape while preserving every exquisite note within. Barth Erwin's early 1900s exercise plan reveals meticulous attention given even to parking areas. Paths wind through trees and plant beds creating harmony within nature's embrace. Discover Albania's Kantina Miqesia or Medaur winery where sacks of cork are piled high in corners - a testament to their commitment to quality craftsmanship passed down through generations. Delve into chemistry equipment from the early 19th century; witness its evolution as it played an integral role in shaping our understanding of science and industry. The Sokol Blosser Winery near Dundee, Oregon beckons with red wine stains around corks nestled within French oak barrels - evidence of rich flavors waiting patiently for indulgence. Chateau Pech-Latt near Ribaute invites you into its wooden fermentation and storage tanks – guardians protecting the essence of Les Corbieres in Languedoc.