ID HELP vintage german water hone

[indylynn]

Can someone help me ID this old water hone? It has a flying Eagle with a ribbon in it's mouth w/ "E. Pluris Unim" written on it. There is some kind of shield symbol w/ "Shutz Marke" written below it. Then, "Made in Germany" written below that. It is very smooth and gray/black in color. 6"x 1.25" x 5/8"

In English, here is what I believe it says on the label.

"WATER RAZOR HONE
First Quality
Take the small stone and water and ?___? till you produce a lather then apply the Razor and you will get a smooth and durable edge."

It says the same thing in German on the left side.

Could this be a Thuringian or Escher? Trying to determine if it's of some value or common. I'm just learning about all this so any insight would help. Thanks!

[irvintat]

I have this same hone. It is an escher... has the Escher & company cup in the sheild. The label is pretty fragile. I would spray some lacquer or Krylon over the label before lapping it, Congrats!

[indylynn]

Thanks! That is good news! I guess this is a pretty good random find then. This was found in a tool box that we pulled out of an old falling down garage of an estate. I'm planning to sell it on ebay.

[Disburden]

Yes, that is an Escher hone, use it after your last high grit stone for a final polisher!

[irvintat]

Thanks! That is good news! I guess this is a pretty good random find then. This was found in a tool box that we pulled out of an old falling down garage of an estate. I'm planning to sell it on ebay.

A good find indeed. Too bad you won't be using it though. It is a great hone.