A very good 1/4 inch or 6mm No.8 deep carving gouge by MARPLES of Sheffield.

Marked 'W MARPLES & SONS CAST STEEL' with the Shamrock trade mark to the underside of the blade and stamped '8' to the top.

Very good ash wood handle with brass ferrule.

No previous owner's stamps.

9¹/₈ inches (232mm) overall length.