A tidy MARPLES brass plated rosewood mortice or mortise gauge.

Faintly marked 'W MARPLES & SONS SHEFFIELD ENG' with the Shamrock trade mark on one side of the head stock.

Brass wear strips, shield and thumbscrew adjuster.

Good length pins.

No previous owner's stamps

A few minor surface knocks and scratches, please see images.

All parts move freely and tighten securely.

7⁷/₈ inches (200mm) overall length.