C. & J. Hampton (Record) Wood Chisel

This image features a vintage woodworking tool, specifically a chisel manufactured by C. & J. Hampton Ltd of Sheffield, England. The firm is most famously associated with the 'Record' brand, a name synonymous with high-quality British hand tools. The visible hallmark includes the distinctive 'Three Legs of Man' (Triskelion) symbol, which was a historic trademark used by the company for various tool lines, including the I. Sorby brand which they acquired.

The history of the brand is rooted in the industrial heritage of Sheffield, the global center for steel and tool production. Over the decades, the brand underwent several ownership changes. C. & J. Hampton eventually became Record Marples and was later acquired by the American tool giant Irwin Industrial Tools, which is currently a subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker. This tool represents a period of British craftsmanship where tools were engineered for longevity and professional durability.