Early MARPLES Mortice Chisel - 5/8 inch
Code: 2423i
A scarce early 5/8 inch cast steel mortice chisel by MARPLES of Sheffield.
Believed to date from the second half of the 19th century.
Marked 'W.MARPLES & SONS CAST STEEL' on the top of the blade.
The blade flares slightly from 1/2 inch wide at the bolster to 5/8" at the cutting edge.
Wonderful tapered octagonal ashwood handle with leather washer, one hairline crack near the washer.
No previous owner's stamps.
Some surface pitting and staining spots, please see images
125/8 inches overall length.
