A scarce 3/8 inch or 10mm bevel edge firmer chisel by William WHITEHOUSE & CO of Atlas Works, Staffordshire.

These chisels and all others in the New World woodworking chisels range were marked as 'WITHDRAWN' in the 1955 No.5406 Catalogue.

Marked 'ENGLAND' to the top of the blade with 'W WHITEHOUSE ATLAS FORGE' to the underside.

Good boxwood handle with brass ferrule and part trade label.

No previous owner's stamps.

9⁹/₁₆ inches (243mm) overall length.