A very good 5/8 inch or 16mm bevel edge paring chisel by MARPLES of Sheffield.

Actually slightly wider than 5/8" wide, please see close-up image.

This is an earlier pattern chisel with the square neck and octagonal bolster, please see images.

Marked 'W MARPLES & SONS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND' with the Shamrock trade mark to the top of the blade.

Excellent boxwood handle with brass ferrule.

Previous owner's initials 'N G'.

14 inches (355mm) overall length.