A good 5/8 inch or 15mm spoon carving gouge by HERRING BROTHERS of London.

Marked 'HERRING BROS LONDON' on the blade.

Not marked with a sweep number however this gouge is a good match to a London pattern No.27 sweep.

A few minor surface spots, please see images.

Good rosewood handle with brass ferrule.

Previous owner's stamps 'A.HOOK'.

9³/₁₆ inches (233mm) overall length.