Frame- Photo frame in ebonite - Neoclassical style - ebanite

Rare photo frame in the shape of an architectural temple, Neoclassical style with botanical details; all the relief details are well defined; from the Second Empire era - Napoleon III.

Antique item in overall excellent condition; the ebonite presents a beautiful black, uniform and luminous color, on the back the metal clasp shows some signs of aging; please view all the photos.

Historical and collecting note:
The ebonite (originally called vulcanite) was invented in the mid-19th century by Charles Goodyear (the inventor of vulcanization from which the name of the auto tire company derives). By increasing the sulfur content in natural rubber, Goodyear obtained a hard and perfect material that perfectly imitated ebony wood, which is why, at commercial level, the name ebonite was preferred.