/internal/media/dispatcher/7915/fullMMM 000728.2Żewġt ibxieqexTwo SpokeshavesTools and Equipment / Maritime Tools and Equipment00W. Marples & SonsW. Marples & SonsThe first boqxiex (EEA.0128) features a triple shamrick and the marking W. Marples & Sons. Sheffield England. The second boqxiex contains no manufacture markings and features a rounded blade.Inscribed on metal, "W. Marples & Sons Sheffield England".447 x 251 cm (blade); 331 x 99 cm (blade) x 125 x 37 cm (blade); 36 x 17 cm (blade)Malta Maritime MuseumMalta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection80483281EEA.0128; EEA.01299067-80Boqxiex; SpokeshaveCaruana, Joseph. (2019). Dizzjunarju ta’ Termini Nawtiċi u Tagħrif Marittimu Lokali/Dictionary of Maltese Nautical Terms & Maritime Themes, Malta: BDL PublishingHeritage Malta1104Cast steel, wood and brass