Carved oak shaft lock decorated with facing dolphins (traces of wood-eating insects, nut missing, restorations to corners). Alsatian work from the 18th century. Height 12 cm - Length : 36 cm This piece is used to lock the door on the front of the foudres. It is used to clean the barrels. "In Alsace, wine barrels are the object of much attention and the support of often emblematic decorations. The door used to clean the inside of the barrel is held in place by a wooden bar, often carved, known as a 'fàssrìejel' (barrel lock) in Alsatian. Among the most frequent motifs are those linked to Bacchus and his legend". Source: Strasbourg City Museum.