"A chip of the old block," a child who either in person or sentiments resembles his father.--Grose. A common expression in the United States.
I was introduced to about one hundred young gentlemen, true chips of the old block, ready to be rocked in the old cradle of liberty [Faneuil Hall].--Crockett, Tour, p. 66.
Hosses and galls, Sam, are all you think of (says father). You're a chip of the old block, my boy. There ain't nothin' like 'em, is there?--Sam Slick in England, ch. 19.