A very good 1/16 inch or 2mm deep veiner or carving gouge by MARPLES of Sheffield.

Marked 'W MARPLES & SONS' to one side of the blade.

Not marked with a sweep number however this gouge is a good match to a London pattern No.11 sweep.

Very good ash wood handle with brass ferrule.

No previous owner's stamps.

9¹/₈ inches (231mm) overall length.