Man buys 'UK's biggest gold chain' and hopes it will be snapped up by Tyson Fury
18.08.2022 - 14:11
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man who bought the UK's biggest gold crucifix is putting it up for auction in the hope that boxer Tyson Fury will buy it.
Andreo Montanino bought the chunky 1.5kg treasure in honour of his beloved late nan who was a devout Roman Catholic, the Liverpool Echo reports. The 33-year-old spotted the nine carat 9ins-long cross in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and snapped it up over fears it could be melted down.
He is now selling the chain and hopes gold-loving sports stars like Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua might have their eyes on it. Auctioneers said they had 'never seen anything like it' before.
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Andreo, who lives in Nottinghamshire, said: “My nan would have hated the idea of the chain being scrapped. She was highly religious, a Roman Catholic who originated from Italy.
“She believed items like this, Jesus on the cross, were sacred and should be treated with the utmost respect. I lost her about 18 months ago. She was in her 80s. As soon as I saw that cross, it reminded me of her.
“I had to buy it for nan. I had to save it from being melted down. I was in the right place at the right time. That was three months ago. Now I hope bringing it to auction will help me find someone who will treasure it.
“Because it’s so special, a showpiece, it would work well if it was worn around the neck of a famous boxer on the walkout to the ring, someone like Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua.
“It’s perfect for a sportsman, celebrity or someone from the music world who likes to make a big statement, perhaps a rapper. I see it featuring on a programme like MTV’s Cribs or being bought by a famous basketball or NFL (National Football League) player.
“I think it