A scarce 1⁹/₁₆ inch pattern makers' long strong spoon gouge or paring gouge by MARPLES of Sheffield.

These specialist gouges have elongated shanks to allow easier access.

Marked 'W.MARPLES & SONS CAST STEEL' with the Shamrock trade mark on the shank.

The gouge blade is 6³/₄ inches long from the shoulders to the cutting edge and the shank is 6¹/₂ inches to the bolster.

Very good boxwood handle with brass ferrule.

No previous owner's stamps.

18⁷/₈ inches overall length.