Gouge
William Marples and Sons
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
Unknown
Materials
Steel and fruitwood
Measurements
250 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Sheffield
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1152725
Summary
Gouge. A gouge with a steel blade and a turned fruitwood handle. The blade is stamped 'S' near the brass ferrule, and also '[...]MARPLES and SON' and 'CAST STEEL'.
Provenance
Part of the John Williams Bequest, gifted to the National Trust in 1998.
Marks and inscriptions
On blade near brass ferrule: S On blade: MARPLES and SON / CAST STEEL
Makers and roles
William Marples and Sons, manufacturer