A good in-cannel scribing gouge by MARPLES of Sheffield.

A little over 3/16 inch or 5mm at the cutting edge.

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

Also marked 'MADE FOR   MANCHESTER' to the underside, please see close-up image.

A few surface spots, please see images.

Very good boxwood handle with brass ferrule.

No previous owner's stamps.

9⁷/₁₆ inches (240mm) overall length.