Imperial exhibition spice racks: duck and pigeon.

Last quarter of the 19th century. One was modeled in the shape of a duck, the second in the shape of a pigeon. Each condiment with the mark MC "Kuznetsov" Porcelain Factory in blue. The artist's name on the inner edge of the lid in black print. The pigeon with a paper label stating "RUSSIAN IMPERIAL EXHIBITION". Each with blue and purple decoration with gold decorative beaks. SIZE: Duck: 5" height x 7-1/2" length. Pigeon: 4-3/4" height x 8-1/4" length. CONDITION: Minor wear to the blue decoration and on the gilding. 9-94527