September Thursday Discovery Auction
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Thu, Sep 17, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 298
Mentz Silver Gelatin Photo "Opening of Municipal Railway, San Francisco, 12-28-12"
Estimate: $50 - $100
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $30 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $1,000 | $50 |
| $3,000 | $100 |
John Henry Mentz silver gelatin photograph marked on plate "Opening of Municipal Railway, San Francisco, 12-28-12" The reverse has a news clipping glued to the back of the same image with the caption "Crowds pack the intersection at Grant and Geary, Dec. 28, 1912, for the start of muni streetcar service"
John Henry Mentz was a staff photographer for United Railroads and took many famous photos of the aftermath of the 1906 quake and fire.
Dimensions: card: 9"h x 10.75"w, image: 6"h x 8"w.
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Condition
Card curved and has some stains on the back. Front with image very fine.
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