A good MARPLES 3/8 inch or 9mm No 5 sweep straight carving gouge.

Marked 'W MARPLES & SONS CAST STEEL' with the Shamrock trade mark to the back of the blade with '5' stamped on the top.

A few minor surface spots, please see images.

Good hardwood handle with brass ferrule.

Previous owner's stamps 'F CLARK' and 'S C'.

8¹⁵/₁₆ inches (227mm) overall length.