A very good 1/4 inch or 7mm No.14 sweep curved carving gouge by MARPLES of Sheffield.

Marked 'W.MARPLES & SONS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND' to the underside of the blade and stamped '14' on the top.

Very good hardwood handle with brass ferrule and part trade label.

No previous owner's stamps.

9 inches (228mm) overall length.