A very tidy and little used MARPLES mortice marking gauge.

Marked 'MARPLES SHEFFIELD ENGLAND' to one side of the head stock.

Brass wear strips and thumb screw adjuster.

The majority of the original finish remains throughout.

Full length pins.

All parts move freely and tighten securely.

No previous owner's stamps.

There is a hairline crack to one lower side of the stem by the integral brass nut but all is firm and secure, please see close-up image.

7¹/₂ inches (190mm) overall length.