Old W. Marples Level - 8" (Mahogany) smoking The ash handled gouges are

The ash handled gouges are all named with a variety of makers marks including Brades

reg 7154…’ (faded reg mark)

An old bottle opener with a brass handle of detailed castle

Someone has kindly informed us this tool is similar to a cork borer they used to use to make holes in cork and rubber bungs through which one inserts glass tubing but this is not quite the same

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Old W. Marples Level - 8" (Mahogany) smoking The ash handled gouges areA nice old Marples Level with patent number. The level is 8" long with solid brass top and brass feet in the form of a boat shaped level. The level has a hardwood stock with two bubbles. Condition: bubbles in tact, please see photos for condition