"two upon ten" Definition

Definitions for the word "two upon ten" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. slang
or TWO PUN’ TEN, an expression used by assistants to each other, in shops, when a customer of suspected honesty makes his appearance. The phrase refers to “two eyes upon ten fingers,” shortened as a money term to TWO PUN’ TEN. When a supposed thief is present, one shopman asks the other if that TWO PUN’ (pound) TEN matter was ever settled. The man knows at once what is meant, and keeps a careful watch upon the person being served. If it is not convenient to speak, a piece of paper is handed to the same assistant, bearing the, to him, very significant amount of _£2: 10: 0_ _Compare_ SHARP, JOHN ORDERLY.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864

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