Device and method for manually applying a label on a predetermined object

A device for manually applying a label onto a predetermined object comprising:

• a first receptacle configured to receive and retain a label and a second receptacle configured to receive and retain an object in a predetermined position with respect to the first receptacle, the second receptacle being adjacent to the first receptacle and having a window opening into the first receptacle so as to be able to apply the label in whole or in part on the object, wherein the first receptacle comprises a base having a label support surface, and at least one retaining element configured so as to limit the movement of the label relative to the label support surface, wherein the retaining element comprises at least one stop, the device comprising at least one groove adjacent to the label support surface, the groove having a bottom forming an angle with the label support surface, the bottom forming the stop.