A narrow deep carving gouge or veining gouge by HERRING BROTHERS of London.

1/16 inch or 1.5mm wide at the cutting edge, please see close-up image.

Marked 'HERRING BROS LONDON' to one side of the blade.

Not marked with a sweep number however this gouge is a good match to a London pattern No.11 sweep.

Very good beech wood handle with brass ferrule.

No previous owner's stamps.

8¹³/₁₆ inches (224mm) overall length.