A good 1/4 inch or 6mm No.39 sweep 60° vee carving gouge by MARPLES of Sheffield.

Marked 'W MARPLES & SONS CAST STEEL' with part Shamrock trade mark on the underside of the blade and stamped '39' to the top.

A few surface spots, please see images.

Very good hardwood handle with brass ferrule.

Previous owner's stamps 'S C' and 'S.CLARK'.

8¹³/₁₆ inches (224mm) overall length.