The chain's 21cm 9ct gold crucifix weighing 316.7gms. Mr Montanino said: “I hope bringing it to auction will help me find someone who will treasure it. Because it’s so special, a showpiece.

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 ...