Picked up my first hone today

My first hone A Veribest.

Web searches for the brand don't turn up anything. Anyone ever heard of them? What have I got? The fellow at the antique store said it was a whetstone.

Nice Barber's hone. Love that box... stone looks to be in good shape too! Nice score!

I also say its a Barbers hone. I love the name, very punny