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I did one side, it does not look like there is any layer or band. The side looks much the same as the top.

I hit it with 80 grit on our marble countertop, then 120, followed by 400 wet. It looks...

Gents, 115174 this is a top and side view from a little more work on the stone. As of now it has a nice brown leather look, and as you can see has a bit of a dish still. There does seem to be a lot...

I have not had time to work on the stone, tis the season and all of the rushing around. I had not planned on working the sides other than to smooth down the edges.

Should I try to clean the...

114881 Gents, I have take the first steps, baby steps at that, to get the old girl undressed. As you can see there will be a significant amount of lapping required. But I was able to get an idea on...

Gents, I have never been encouraged to "undress her" in a pubic forum but what the heck, there is a first time for everything.

The box seems to be original with the stone, as it's fitted in nice...

Gents, thanks for the responses so far. I think I will get some sandpaper and have a go at lapping the stone. Who knows it on may be a diamond in the rough. In the state it's very smooth, so I...

Gents, I found this hone but have no idea of origin. I have been a collector for more years that I care to admit, the box appears to have age. I would guess its at least 50 to 75 years, perhaps...