A very good 1/4 inch or 6mm No 6 carving gouge by MARPLES of Sheffield.

Marked 'W MARPLES & SONS CAST STEEL' with the Shamrock trade mark to the underside of the blade and stamped '6' to the top.

Very good boxwood handle with brass ferrule and 'R CLARKE TOOL DEALER EXETER' mark.

Previous owner's stamps 'W S DIAMOND'.

9⁵/₁₆ inches (236mm) overall length.