A very good 1/8 inch or 3mm No 3 carving gouge by MARPLES of Sheffield.

Part marked 'W MARPLES & SONS' with the Shamrock trade mark to the underside of the blade and stamped '3' to the top.

Very good hardwood handle with brass ferrule and 'R CLARKE TOOL DEALER EXETER' mark.

Previous owner's stamps 'W S DIAMOND'.

9 inches (229mm) overall length.