A Nottinghamshire man has bought the 'UK's biggest' gold cross and chain and hopes that world heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury can save it from being scrapped. Andreo Montanino bought the item in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter for his nan after spotting it in the window of a bullion dealer.
Mr Montanino lost his grandmother 18 months ago and couldn't bear to see the jewellery melted down. The giant gold crucifix and chain, which is thought to be the biggest in the UK, will now go to auction and is expected to raise £30,000. The heavy item weighs 1.5 kg and will be up for auction on Thursday, September 22.
The 9ct gold belcher chain has 28 13mm links, one hallmarked ‘Sheffield 1997 JH & S’. The 9ct gold crucifix is 316.7gms and 21cm in length, longer than an average adult male hand which is 19.3cm or 7.6ins.
