T. Noonan & Co. "Modock Hone"

Snagged this on ebay yesterday, looks to be a natural stone but unsure, heres the info from the auction + pictures....cant find any info though anywhere. Figured it was worth the 42ish bucks I payed to take a chance though.

Box marked: MODOCK HONE; This Hone is without doubt the finest Hone ever offered to the public. Imported exclusively by T. NOONAN & COMPANY 38 PORTLAND ST., BOSTON; DIRECTIONS: Wet the Hone with water and then run well with the rubber before starting to hone each razor. DON'T USE SOAP OR OIL.

Measurements: 2 3/8" x 7" sharpening surface. Heavy brass base--1 pound 10 ounces

Anyone have any info?

Sadly the slurry stone is gone but no biggie! Cant wait to recieve it and see what I bought...

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So many hones out there that are all calling out.

On the first picture it seems to look like a natural, probably a thuringian, it says a brass base...

I think the package does not fit to the stone ...could be though the rubber is missing....but keep us updated on this one....

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Originally Posted by doorsch

On the first picture it seems to look like a natural, probably a thuringian, it says a brass base...

I think the package does not fit to the stone ...could be though the rubber is missing....but keep us updated on this one....

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Im pretty sure its because the slurry stone is missing, was my first thought as well till I read the info from the box and it mentioned the "rubber" pretty reputable razor company so I figured if they were in the business of importing thuringians then itd possibly be a nice high quality stone....plus the stone size seemed great.

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Originally Posted by RezDog

So many hones out there that are all calling out.

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I thought my RAD was bad, HAD has now set in....

Worst part of these disorders is waiting for the mailman!

Since T. Noonan & Co was a barbers supply co, importing German razors with their name it is highly probable that this Modock Hone could be a Thuringian. Thin hone,on a brass base.

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Originally Posted by Martin103

Since T. Noonan & Co was a barbers supply co, importing German razors with their name it is highly probable that this Modock Hone could be a Thuringian. Thin hone,on a brass base.

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Thats what I am banking on, figured for 42 bucks it was worth the gamble, and looked thuringian. Bout to buy a couple thuringians of different colors in the next week so should be set on finishers soonish. Need to get some intermediate stones though, might order a 4/8k norton combo today as well

When you see a vintage natural stone with a description that says "don't use oil" or something similar, it's probably a Thuringian. And the slurry stone was used on Thuringians and coticules mostly. I'm pretty sure your stone is a Thuringian.

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Originally Posted by Vasilis

When you see a vintage natural stone with a description that says "don't use oil" or something similar, it's probably a Thuringian. And the slurry stone was used on Thuringians and coticules mostly. I'm pretty sure your stone is a Thuringian.

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Im hoping it arrives tonight...........in one piece...

Ill get better pics later....Just opened it and Oh man this is a nice thuringian....tried to snap a couple pics...can't believe I snagged it for $42

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