"Dutch Auction" in the sense of a Reverse Auction, was explained to me in this way, many years ago--- "The auctioneer starts at a high price, then gradually lowers it until the anxious buyer gasps out the highest figure he is willing to pay". Also- the term "Dutch Metal" is still a common term for an imitation gold leaf compound made of copper and zinc.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Wright" <[email protected]> To: "Antique Phonograph List" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Racial Inferences (was Coin-op'd Edison . . .) > I'm not sure Eric meant to imply that Dutch folks are in any way inferior, > though I can definitely see your point, Don. I have, however, heard some of > those phrases in my part of the world. I wonder about the origin, as Dutch > Auctions, as well as "going Dutch", are common phrases that mean "even" or > "equal" in terms of value/cost. Hmm. > > Best, > Robert Wright
