A very good 5/8 inch (16mm) MARPLES No 15 curved carving gouge.

Marked 'HIBERNIA W MARPLES & SONS CAST STEEL' with the Shamrock trade mark on the top of the blade.

Also stamped '15'.

A few minor surface spots, please see images.

Very good boxwood handle with brass ferrule.

Previous owner's stamps 'C.H.CUNNEW' and 'A.H.WOODFORD'.

10 inches (254mm) overall length.