A wonderful single owner set of little used brace bits by MARPLES of Sheffield.

19 Graduated brace centre bits plus a square reamer or rimer bit.

The centre bits are in sizes: ³/₈, ¹/₂, ⁹/₁₆, ⁵/₈, ¹¹/₁₆, ³/₄, ¹³/₁₆, ⁷/₈, ¹⁵/₁₆, 1, 1¹/₈, 1¹/₄, 1⁵/₁₆, 1³/₈, 1¹/₂, 1⁵/₈, 1³/₄, 1⁷/₈ and 2 inch.

The reamer bit is ³/₈" square at the top of the taper.

Each bit is marked 'W MARPLES & SONS SHEFFIELD ENG' with the Shamrock trade mark.

The centre bits are also stamped with their size.

A few minor surface staining spots otherwise in excellent condition, please see images.

Between 4³/₈ and 6¹/₂ inches overall length.

All housed in a bespoke hardwood block.