Lovely Victorian Sea Moss Pressing in Period Frame moving figure and kept near in boxes

and kept near in boxes like this so to enjoy their chirping

Front leg repair

Someone more knowledgable than I identifies it as 19th century Scandanavian

woven and wrapped around the handles with what I believe is a waxed thread

Lovely Victorian Sea Moss Pressing in Period Frame moving figure and kept near in boxesA lovely, large, and beautifully preserved Victorian sea moss pressing, because never will I ever say no to one of these. Shaped into a sort of wreath, but with plenty of wildness to it, and with a gorgeous range of color, from lush deep pink to very pale salmon. Behind glass, in the period black painted wood frame I found it in, with original wood backing. Framed: 10 7 8 x 9 1 8. Sight: 8 7 8 x 7 1 8. Excellent condition.