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Eshcers are Thuringian hones but not al Thuringians are Eschers. Like we tend to call all bubbly champagne.

The vendor must have done some research into hones, how else would he have come up with...

Similar stones with box recently fetched less than USD 100 AFAIK. However, if the box is in very nice condition and the catch is not broken (as the catches usually are) it may be worth more.

This is probably a generic Thuringian hone. Some have on the label a trophy cup with E&S in it in which case it is Escher. They were sold without slurry stones but if you want one I can get you a...