A little used 5/8 inch or 16mm straight carving gouge by ASHLEY ILES.

Marked 'ASHLEY ILES LTD MADE IN ENGLAND' on the top of the blade with '6' to the underside.

Very good beech wood handle with brass ferrule and trade label.

No previous owner's stamps.

Some minor surface staining spots, please see images.  

9⁷/₈ inches (250mm) overall length.