Record No. 2

Maker	C&J Hampton Ltd.
Model	No. 2
Type	Smoothing plane
Origin	UK
Production period	ca. 1930–1980
Dating confidence	high
In collection	1 purchase

What it is

The Record No. 2 is the English equivalent of the Stanley No. 2, made by C&J Hampton Ltd., Sheffield (Record Tools). Black japanned finish, rosewood handles, construction analogous to Stanley. The "Very Seldom Seen" description and £642 price suggest exceptional condition or a rare variant.

Dating

Record No. 2 was produced from roughly the 1930s to the 1980s. Dating by lever cap shape, presence of SS (Stay-Set) mechanism, and logo. "Untouched Condition" is collector-valuable — intact patina allows more precise dating.

Open questions

Pre-war or post-war? (requires inspection of logo and lever cap)
Stay-Set mechanism or standard?
Original iron with Record logo?