Bishop Cross out Germany 19 Century??

Hello Together

I hope i am correct here because i get from my uncle and aunt they are Catholic an old Bishop Cross they are in fact a member of the church and have received it and later gave me

I would be happy if someone could help me to determine the value

With friendly regards

Julius

Ps. I cant upload pics from them the datei is to big i can just send per email

 

Welcome to the forum, Netzero! Your pictures of the cross successfully uploaded to the forum's Gallery. It is a lovely cross. I don't have any help for you on this cross, but am sure someone will come along today with help.

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The stones look like amethyst, or possibly they are glass. Otherwise, I can't help with this.

And, welcome to this website!

 

Any marks on the chain? They may be very small and are probably on the clasp. I suspect the cross is silver gilt and not technically 'antique'.

 

Hello you three

thank you ^^

I am pleased that you have written to me

i know thats the Gems are real only gives me the previous owner headache and the year

 

With that marking, I wonder if this is an example of that rare and not very popular technique of gold layered on platinum? Though that would be one honking piece of platinum if the size is indicated by the links in the chain.................

And the slight differences in the stones and the bezels around the stones leads me to believe that they are amethysts - possibly rose amethysts if the colours depicted are off on my monitor.

 

Hi,
If it is a true cross FOR a bishop it would be amethysts. If it is cross FROM a bishop it could be anything.
greg

 

900/Coin silver cross with a gold wash. These countries produced 900 grade silver - U. S. [Coin - prior to c.1870], China, Argentina, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Japan, Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon.
http://www.925-1000.com/a_Standards.html

Crucifix' are very popular sellers (at least for me). As far as value I would say anywhere between $100-130 would be a good price, maybe a bit higher because of the chain (is that marked as well?). Does anyone else think the chain looks like fennel seeds?

 

I'd give you a C note for that cross in a heartbeat.
Looking at the box.....this ain't no tourist store cross !!!

 

IF the cross indeed came in that box. What does it say on the inside of the box? I believe I see writing on the silk lining.