For awhile I've chased pre-WWII Marples chisels both here in the states and U.K.. That quest may be over. I've a full set of Boxwood handled firmer chisels, a near full set of Boxwood handled paring/pattern maker chisels and gouges, and today I whipped out the AmEx to pay for 10 beautiful Boxwood handled beveled edge chisels all pre-war.
If I could find a set or individual Marple chisels with Ash London pattern handles either firmer or bevel edge and pre-war I would buy but I feel no need to look. A stumble across would be nice but... I'm not sure why but good chisels with London pattern handles are hard to find.
Photos when they arrive from U.K.
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