A good 1/2 inch or 13mm No 4 sweep straight carving gouge by MARPLES of Sheffield.

Marked 'W MARPLES & SONS SHEFFIELD ENG' with the Shamrock trade mark to the underside of the blade.

Stamped '4' to the top.

A few minor surface stains and spots, please see images.

Very good beechwood handle with brass ferrule.

No previous owner's stamps.

9⁷/₁₆ inches (240mm) overall length.