French 14ct tri-tone gold fob charm, 19th century, unmarked (tested 14ct), in the form of a heart shaped lock with scrolled foliate and rosette design in yellow, rose and green gold, suspended on three chain design with bead spacer to center, total weight 9.15gm, total length 4.72 in., padlock length 0.87 in.
- Rosette - A stylised circular-shaped disk with turned or carved decoration decoration applied to a surface, or carved into the surface, especially used in ceramics, jewellery, furniture, sculpture and textiles. Also known as a boss or a paterae or patera.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
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