This is an unusual 18th century watch that is coming up for sale at Thomson Roddick and Medcalf in Carlisle.
The catalogue description reads: "...18th century cylinder watch by Josh Hardin, London, no. 134, with gold `scope, wheel, square baluster pillars, pierced cock foot & slide plate & ruby end stone, the enamel dial with painted Masonic symbols & mottos "Upon My Honor" & "Quid Rides", in silver pair cases, probably by Vale & Co., Birmingham, 1822. The movement - 18th century, cases & dial - later, 46mm. "
Quid Rides apparently means "why do you laugh?"
The sale is on August 18 and it could fetch several hundred pounds.
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