I'd say!
Too much, imo, even if they are real butterscotch. Condition is against them.
I'd agree older ones are often faceted like that. Newer stones, if that size, more often table top.
I'd agree on brass with a nice patina.
I had a ring resized for himself some years back, and it was sixty quid then. I think 80 to 100 for a proper job. They ought to let in a bit of...
There's a Nieger Facebook group which has some really good resources.
Not a switchboard, says this former telecoms bunny. As others have said, a call board.
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