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Tobacco Clock
1950's



Credits:
Coutesy of Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre

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The Dutch Auction Clock System:

The electronic Dutch auction clock for selling tobacco uses a regressive rather than a progressive method of selling. As the hands progress down in price, the buyer pushes a button to stops the clock when it reaches the price for the tobacco which is listed for sale. The clock can not be stopped by two buyers at one time. The auction system of anonymous selling started when The Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers' Marketing Board formed in 1957 replacing the former contact system.