Possible Clues:

• Relic of ship in protective wrapping
• Paleontologist's relic
• Accessory brand known for watches
• Very old relic — outdated person
• Prehistoric relic
• Relic of silver-coated ship, conceivably
• Fogeyish old thing keeping smalls in protective covering
• Chapel is so fortunate to hold returned relic
• Relic preserved in rocks
• Metal encasing small orris root is an item of interest to palaeontologists