Zanfeld's "Boxer Dog Resting" Figurine with Layer of .999 Pure Silver

Description

Zanfeld "St. Bernard" Dog Electroform Figurine (AN-18) with Sheet of .999 Pure Silver. Condition is "New". It is 5" long, 3" tall, 2 7/8" wide and weighs approximately 4 ounces.  The electro forming process consists of a detailed polyester resin figurine handprinted with special copper paint followed by a second layer with a pistol.  Then it is introduced to a "bath" of a sheet of copper and second sheet of pure silver.  After cleaning, the piece is covered with oxide turning it black before polishing to a bright finish.  When it is completed there is about 35 microns of thick of pure silver.  The model ranges from an average of 15-20% of the weight in silver.  Finally the figure gets a special acrylic lacquer to preserve and prevent tarnishing.
This piece is from remaining inventory of a retail store formally owned by the seller.  On Zanfeld's website, it is listed for 8.00usd.  Shipped with USPS First Class.