A good 5/8 inch or 17mm No 5 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 '5' to the top.

Very good beechwood handle with brass ferrule.

No previous owner's stamps.

10 inches (253mm) overall length.