A good 5/8 inch or 16mm No.5 straight carving gouge by HERRING BROTHERS of London.

Marked 'HERRING BROS LONDON' to the underside of the blade and stamped 'PRIZE MEDALS 3' on the top.

A few minor surface spots, please see images.

Very good boxwood handle with unusual brass ferrule.

No previous owner's stamps.

10³/₄ inches (273mm) overall length.