Thread: Is this even worth picking up?

I found this at a pawn shop. They want $40 for it. Keep in mind I'd have to send it out to someone more knowledgable than myself for restoration work. It appears to be a Geo. Wostenholm & son. Outside of that, I don't know much about this piece. As far as I could tell it centers appropriately, and the pins and razor movement were tight. I didn't notice any damage to the scales. It did not have an original box and I don't know enough to tell era.

thanks for the help.