A tidy 5/8 inch or 16mm No.5 sweep straight carving gouge by MARPLES of Sheffield.

Marked 'W MARPLES & SONS CAST STEEL' with the Shamrock trade mark on the back of the blade with '5' stamped on the top.

Good hardwood handle with brass ferrule, a few surface knocks, please see images.

No previous owner's stamps.

Some minor surface spots, please see images.  

10¹/₂ inches (267mm) overall length.