A good 5/16 inch mortice chisel by MARPLES of Sheffield.

Also known as a sash mortice chisel.

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

Some minor surface pitting and staining spots, please see images.

Good boxwood handle with brass ferrule, there are some hairline cracks to one side, please see close-up image.

Previous owner's stamps 'A.E.POGSON' and 'H.DICKINSON'.

12¹/₄ inches (312mm) overall length.