I believe he was referring to this, as found in the 1940 issue of Bannerman's catalog
Note - according to one currency converter, adjusted for inflation, $25.00 in 1940 is equal to $465.13 in 2021.
https://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/inflation.php?amount=1&year=1940
However, the buying power of the dollar was far stronger than today. In 1940, the cost of the Ford Standard 4-Door Sedan was $725.
https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/pricesandwages/1940-1949#:~:text=Quotable facts for the 1940-1949 decade 1 In,of 21.5¢ per 5lbs. ... More items...
Compare to the Model 1868 advertisement
As far as restoration goes, I'd like to see some detailed shots of where the single long lamp leg meets to stock wrist/barrel tang. Possible?