A good 3/8 inch curved or bent carving gouge by ASHLEY ILES of Sheffield.

Marked 'ASHLEY ILES LTD SHEFFIELD ENG' on the top of the blade.

Not marked with a sweep number however this gouge is a good match to a London pattern No.18 sweep.

Very good boxwood handle with brass ferrule, some staining patches, please see images.

No previous owner's stamps.

9¹¹/₁₆ inches (246mm) overall length.